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| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure |
| Exam Number: | DP-300 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese (Brazil), German, Korean, English, Japanese, Spanish, French |
| Passing Score: | 700 |
| Exam Price: | 165 USD |
| Exam Format: | Active screen, Case studies, Drag and drop, Multiple select, Multiple choice |
| Recommended Training: | Instructor-Led Course: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure Microsoft Learn - DP-300 Learning Path |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Microsoft Learn - Schedule Exam |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft DP-300 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended experience with Azure SQL services, SQL Server, database administration, and T-SQL |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/dp-300 |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Optimize query performance | 15–20% | - Improve query performance
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| Plan and configure high availability and disaster recovery | 20–25% | - Implement backup and restore
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| Implement a secure environment | 20–25% | - Configure authentication and authorization
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| Monitor and optimize operational resources | 15–20% | - Monitor database performance and health
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| Plan and implement data platform resources | 15–20% | - Implement migration strategies
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The DP-300 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind Microsoft Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure — passing it earns you the Azure Database Administrator Associate certification, a credential positioned at the Associate level. It is built for candidates who want to validate the skills measured by Microsoft Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure. Depending on your track, the exam is also linked to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications, so one pass can move you toward more than one Microsoft credential.
The DP-300 exam presents 40–60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. That pace leaves little room for second-guessing: read each question carefully on the first pass, flag the ones you want to revisit, and keep moving instead of stalling on a single item. Before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the TestSimulate desktop or online test engine with a comparable question load — a steady rhythm under the clock is a trainable skill, and it is often what separates a pass from a near miss.
To pass the DP-300 exam you need 700, and the official registration fee is 165 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full — retakes are not discounted. Given the cost, self-test before you book: if you can score comfortably above the passing mark on two or three consecutive timed TestSimulate practice tests, your budget is far better spent on the exam itself than on a retake.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended experience with Azure SQL services, SQL Server, database administration, and T-SQL Because Microsoft revises its certification programs from time to time, treat this as a starting point rather than the final word. Confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official Microsoft exam page before you register.
Registration for the DP-300 exam is handled through the official channels below:
Delivery method: Online proctored or at authorized test centers — pick the option that suits you best when booking your slot.
Microsoft points Microsoft Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure candidates toward the following official courses:
Official courses build the foundation; pairing them with the 503 DP-300 practice questions from TestSimulate turns that knowledge into exam-day readiness.
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The Microsoft Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Among the headline areas are Plan and configure high availability and disaster recovery (20–25%), Implement a secure environment (20–25%), Monitor and optimize operational resources (15–20%). Rather than copying every subtopic here, we keep the complete, current outline in the Exam Topics section above — work through it domain by domain with the TestSimulate DP-300 practice questions so nothing on the blueprint catches you off guard.
Question 1
Your environment contains a Microsoft Azure virtual machine and an Azure SQL database. The virtual machine has Microsoft SQL Server installed and contains several applications.
You need to recommend a solution to migrate one of the applications to the Azure SQL database.
The solution must minimize downtime.
Which solution should you recommend?
A. Restore a backup of the database.
B. Implement log shipping.
C. Implement transactional replication.
D. Restore a BACPAC of the database.
Question 2
You have an Azure SQL database named DB1.
You need to ensure that DB1 will support automatic failover without data loss if a datacenter fails.
The solution must minimize costs.
Which deployment option and pricing tier should you configure?
A. Azure SQL Database managed instance General Purpose
B. Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
C. Azure SQL Database managed instance Business Critical
D. Azure SQL Database Premium
Question 3
You have an Azure virtual machine that hosts a Microsoft SQL Server 2022 database named DB1.
You need to enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for DB1.
What should you create first?
A. a database master key (DMK)
B. an X.509 certificate
C. a database encryption key (DEK)
D. a database scoped credential
Question 4
Case Study 5 - ADatum Corporation
Overview
ADatum Corporation is a financial services company that has a main office in New York City.
Existing Environment
Licensing Agreement
ADatum has a Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement that includes Software Assurance.
Network Infrastructure
ADatum has an on-premises datacenter and an Azure subscription named Sub1.
Sub1 contains a virtual network named Network1 in the East US Azure region.
The datacenter is connected to Network1 by using a Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN.
Identity Environment
The on-premises network contains an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) forest.
The forest contains a single domain named corp.adatum.com.
The corp.adatum.com domain syncs with a Microsoft Entra tenant named adatum.com.
Database Environment
The datacenter contains the servers shown in the following table.
DB1 and DB2 are used for transactional and analytical workloads by an application named App1.
App1 runs on Microsoft Entra hybrid joined servers that run Windows Server 2022. App1 uses Kerberos authentication.
DB3 stores compliance data used by two applications named App2 and App3.
DB3 performance is monitored by using Extended Events sessions, with the event_file target set to a file share on a local disk of SVR3.
Resource allocation for DB3 is managed by using Resource Governor.
Requirements
Planned Changes
ADatum plans to implement the following changes:
- Deploy an Azure SQL managed instance named Instance1 to Network1.
- Migrate DB1 and DB2 to Instance1.
- Migrate DB3 to Azure SQL Database.
- Following the migration of DB1 and DB2, hand over database development to remote developers who use Microsoft Entra joined Windows 11 devices.
- Following the migration of DB3, configure the database to be part of an auto-failover group.
Availability Requirements
ADatum identifies the following post-migration availability requirements:
- For DB1 and DB2, offload analytical workloads to a read-only database replica in the same Azure region.
- Ensure that if a regional disaster occurs, DB1 and DB2 can be recovered from backups.
- After the migration, App1 must maintain access to DB1 and DB2.
- For DB3, manage potential performance issues caused by resource demand changes by App2 and App3.
- Ensure that DB3 will still be accessible following a planned failover.
- Ensure that DB3 can be restored if the logical server is deleted.
- Minimize downtime during the migration of DB1 and DB2.
Security Requirements
ADatum identifies the following security requirements for after the migration:
- Ensure that only designated developers who use Microsoft Entra joined Windows 11 devices can access DB1 and DB2 remotely.
- Ensure that all changes to DB3, including ones within individual transactions, are audited and recorded.
Management Requirements
ADatum identifies the following post-migration management requirements:
- Continue using Extended Events to monitor DB3.
- In Azure SQL Database, automate the management of DB3 by using elastic jobs that have database-scoped credentials.
Business Requirements
ADatum identifies the following business requirements:
- Minimize costs whenever possible, without affecting other requirements.
- Minimize administrative effort.
You need to recommend a backup solution to restore DB3. The solution must meet the availability requirements.
Which type of backup should you use?
A. point-in-time restore (PITR)
B. long-term retention (LTR)
C. differential
D. transaction log
Question 5
Drag and Drop Question
You have an Azure subscription that contains an Azure SQL managed instance, a database named db1, and an Azure web app named App1. App1 uses db1.
You need to enable Resource Governor for App1. The solution must meet the following requirements:
- App1 must be able to consume all available CPU resources.
- App1 must have at least half of the available CPU resources always
available.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
NOTE: More than one order of answer choices is correct. You will receive credit for any of the correct orders you select.
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