Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: IDU992
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without in-depth mastery of Azure SQL Database, 70 % of security incidents stem from faulty configurations, exposing your critical data to costly breaches averaging 4,5 millions d'euros per event according to IBM.

  • Each hour of downtime due to poorly managed administration represents a loss of 8 500 euros for an average company, with degraded performance hindering the productivity of 25 % of IT teams.

  • These gaps directly threaten the competitiveness of your organization and your personal liability as an administrator or architect.

  • Every month without expert optimization, costs accumulate, rendering your infrastructure obsolete against the competition.

Imed BEN AMOR, Learni trainer · Development expert
Imed BEN AMOR

Learni trainer · Development expert

73%productivity gap
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Azure SQL Database training objectives

  • Understand the positioning of Azure SQL Database in the Azure ecosystem
  • Deploy, configure, and administer Azure SQL Database securely
  • Secure and audit access and data
  • Monitor performance and optimize queries
  • Manage high availability, restoration, and automation
  • Migrate and synchronize SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Database curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Azure SQL Database and Deployment

Overview of managed databases on Azure. Deployment models: Single Database, Elastic Pools, Managed Instances. Creation and configuration from Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell. Connection via SQL Server Management Studio and third-party tools. Version management and compatibility.

Module 2 : Administration, Security, and Audits

User management, authentication (Azure AD, SQL Auth). Network security (firewall, VNet, private endpoints). Encryption configuration (TDE, Always Encrypted). Activity monitoring, audits, access management, and logging. Security best practices and GDPR compliance.

Module 3 : Optimization and Operational Maintenance

Performance metrics monitoring (Query Performance Insight, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). Indexing, automatic tuning, maintenance plans, incident management. Backups, restores, retention policies, geo-replication, and high availability. Migration from SQL Server (Data Migration Assistant, Azure Database Migration Service). Practical migration and optimization case study.

How Azure SQL Database skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training
  • Practical case study: deployment, securing, and optimization of an Azure SQL Database instance
  • Personalized feedback on completed exercises

How the Azure SQL Database course is taught

  • Alternation of theoretical presentations, live demos, and practical workshops
  • Up-to-date documentation and complete PDF course materials
  • Access to an Azure sandbox for testing and experimentation

Azure SQL Database training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization 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: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization 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: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization 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.

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.

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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
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FAQ

Azure SQL Database: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization training?+
They can understand the positioning of Azure SQL Database in the Azure ecosystem, deploy, configure, and administer Azure SQL Database securely and secure and audit access and data. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Azure SQL Database and Deployment. Day 2: Administration, Security, and Audits. Day 3: Optimization and Operational Maintenance. The Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training, practical case study: deployment, securing, and optimization of an Azure SQL Database instance and personalized feedback on completed exercises. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 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 Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization training take?+
3 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 Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization 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 Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization training?+
Fundamental knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL skills. Prior experience with SQL Server or cloud usage recommended.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization 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 Training: Mastering Azure SQL Database: Administration, Security and Optimization 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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