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Course Description

Microsoft Azure SQL solutions offer scalable and secure options for storing and analyzing data.

Learn the concepts and techniques in administering SQL Server databases on Microsoft Azure. You will learn how to work with hybrid database systems, on-premises SQL Server installation and Azure databases. The course assumes that the learners have experience working with Microsoft SQL Server.

This course covers the objectives for Microsoft Exam DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions.

The University of Calgary is Microsoft Education Global Training Partner.

Course Details

Learning Outcomes

By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Administer Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure using the Azure portal, Cloud Shell, Azure PowerShell, CLI, and ARM templates.
  • Deploy and configure resources, including databases and database servers using manual methods.
  • Configure database authentication and authorization.
  • Implement security policies for data at rest and in transit.
  • Monitor server performance to identify major causes of performance problems after establishing a baseline.
  • Configure resources, including databases, servers, and networks, for optimal performance.
  • Monitor and tune query performance.
  • Manage performance-related maintenance tasks including updating statistics and defragmentation.
  • Configure database auto-tuning features.
  • Deploy resources using automated deployment scripts.
  • Create and manage tasks, alerts, and notifications.
  • Determine the optimum HADR strategy that will satisfy RPO and RTO requirements.
  • Plan and configure a disaster recovery solution.

Topics

  • Introduction to Azure database administration
  • Plan and implement data platform resources
  • Implement a secure environment for a database service
  • Monitor and optimize operational resources
  • Optimize query performance
  • Automate database tasks
  • Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment

Notes

This course includes hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts taught and provide a practical learning experience.

Lab access will be provided at no additional cost.

Prerequisites

No mandatory prerequisite.  

Self-assessment for enrolment: 

A minimum of 6 months relevant working experience and knowledge in: 

  • Core data concepts and how they are implemented using Azure data services 
  • Designing and building databases, configuring, monitoring, and optimizing databases using Microsoft SQL Server 

OR

Recommended prerequisites: 

  • ICT 678 Microsoft SQL Server Development Level 1 
  • ICT 680 Microsoft SQL Server Administration Level 1 

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Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $979.00
Instructor(s)
  • Haroon Khan
Required Software
This course includes extensive hands-on activities designed to help you learn by working with Azure. To complete the labs in this course, you will need: A modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge Microsoft Azure Lab Access (will be provided at no additional cost)

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Students will require access to a computer with the required software, Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone, webcam, and a monitor large enough to display multiple applications (or the use of two monitors).

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams or Zoom web conferencing software. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Section Schedule
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 08, 2026
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 08, 2026
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Hybrid  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00
Instructor(s)
Required Software
This course includes extensive hands-on activities designed to help you learn by working with Azure. To complete the labs in this course, you will need: A modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge Microsoft Azure Lab Access (will be provided at no additional cost)

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

This is an Online Hybrid course with Online Synchronous Sessions held online in real time (Mountain Time) using Zoom web conferencing software. To fully participate in the classes, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $979.00
Instructor(s)
Required Software
This course includes extensive hands-on activities designed to help you learn by working with Azure. To complete the labs in this course, you will need: A modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge Microsoft Azure Lab Access (will be provided at no additional cost)

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.
  • A virtual lab with VMware Horizon, a platform that provides access to virtual applications including the latest software for the course. You will be provided with a VMware account and login information once the course starts.

For the best experience, student computers and internet connections should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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