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Training Azure SQL Database - Administer and Optimize Performance
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Azure SQL Database training 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
Azure SQL Database curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days
Module 1 : Azure 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 2 : Azure 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 3 : Azure 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 4 : High 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.
How Azure SQL Database skills are assessed
- 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
How the Azure SQL Database course is taught
- 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
Azure SQL Database training: access and practical arrangements
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.
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.
Our method
How Learni guarantees the quality of your Azure SQL Database training
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
Azure SQL Database: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in Azure SQL Database training?+
Hands-on work runs on azure Portal, powerShell, CLI, ARM Templates, azure AD and TDE. Those tools come from the Azure SQL Database program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Azure SQL Database training?+
They can master the administration of Azure SQL Database for scalable professional environments, configure security and access to protect enterprise data and optimize query and index performance in real-world contexts. Those are the stated objectives of the Azure SQL Database program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Azure SQL Database program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Azure SQL Database Fundamentals: Deployment and Initial Configuration (Azure Portal, PowerShell, CLI, ARM Templates). Day 2: Azure SQL Database Security: IAM Management, Encryption and Auditing (Azure AD, TDE, Advanced Threat Protection). Day 3: Azure SQL Database Performance: Query and Index Optimization (Query Store, Intelligent Insights, Execution Plans). Day 4: High Availability and Monitoring for Azure SQL Database: Scaling, Backup, Alerts (Geo-replication, Failover Groups, Azure Monitor). The Azure SQL Database program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Azure SQL Database training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate acquired skills at the end of the certifying training, continuous assessment through practical exercises and real cases and presentation of the ongoing Azure SQL Database project to the expert trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Azure SQL Database program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Azure SQL Database training cost per participant?+
Azure SQL Database training costs $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Azure SQL Database training take?+
4 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Azure SQL Database training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Azure SQL Database training?+
Solid knowledge of SQL Server T-SQL, basics of Azure (portal, resources, IAM).
Is a certificate issued after Azure SQL Database training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Azure SQL Database training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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