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Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance

Ref: GKH880
10 people max.
From $4,620 HT / per person
Pay in 3 installments · On-site on request · +$540 with certification exam
4 days
Remote

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Learning objectives

  • Master the administration of Azure SQL Database for scalable professional environments
  • Configure security and access to protect enterprise data
  • Optimize query and index performance in real-world contexts
  • Implement high availability and scalability with Azure SQL Database
  • Proactively monitor and troubleshoot performance incidents
  • Develop certifiable skills for production deployments
  • Deploy performant and secure Azure SQL solutions in teams

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.

  • Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.

  • Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.

  • The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

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Program

Module 1Azure SQL Database Fundamentals: Deployment and Initial Configuration (Azure Portal, PowerShell, CLI, ARM Templates)

Dive into creating Azure SQL Database instances via the Azure portal and PowerShell, configure DTU/vCore service levels to meet enterprise needs, migrate existing SQL Server databases using tools like Data Migration Service, perform practical exercises on an ongoing project, test connectivity and generate configuration reports, while learning best practices for rapid and reliable production deployment.

Module 2Azure SQL Database Security: IAM Management, Encryption and Auditing (Azure AD, TDE, Advanced Threat Protection)

Secure your Azure SQL Database instances by implementing Azure AD authentication and RBAC roles, enable TDE and Always Encrypted to protect sensitive data, configure auditing and alerts with Advanced Threat Protection, practice on simulated intrusion scenarios, generate GDPR-compliant logs, and document a comprehensive security plan for your professional applications, thereby strengthening the resilience of your cloud infrastructure.

Module 3Azure SQL Database Performance: Query and Index Optimization (Query Store, Intelligent Insights, Execution Plans)

Analyze and optimize performance using Query Store and execution plans in Azure SQL Database, create columnstore and filtered indexes suited to OLTP/OLAP workloads, tune slow queries through exercises on large datasets, use Automatic Tuning for immediate gains, measure impacts with precise metrics, and produce an optimization report directly applicable to your enterprise projects, thereby boosting the speed and efficiency of your databases.

Module 4High Availability and Monitoring for Azure SQL Database: Scaling, Backup, Alerts (Geo-replication, Failover Groups, Azure Monitor)

Implement high availability with Geo-replication and Failover Groups in Azure SQL Database, configure auto-scaling and automated backups for zero downtime, set up advanced monitoring via Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, simulate failures to test resilience, analyze real-time metrics and configure proactive alerts, finalize your ongoing project with a production-ready deployment, ensuring solid skills for critical enterprise operations.

Evaluation method

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate acquired skills at the end of the certifying training
  • Continuous assessment through practical exercises and real cases
  • Presentation of the ongoing Azure SQL Database project to the expert trainer

Learning method

  • Courses led by an active Microsoft-certified trainer
  • Practical exercises on real and secure Azure environments
  • Progressive ongoing project to apply skills in an enterprise context
  • Complete course materials and Azure resources updated for 2026

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance training cost?+
The individual price is $4,620 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance training?+
The training lasts 4 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
Solid knowledge of SQL Server T-SQL, basics of Azure (portal, resources, IAM)
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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