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DP-300 Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate
About the Certification
This is a specialization certification at the Azure Database Administrator Associate level. It focuses on administering databases on Azure, including performance optimization, security, backup, high availability, monitoring, and migration to Azure SQL. The certification provides the practical skills required to work as a cloud database administrator within Microsoft Azure.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into five major parts
- Planning Database Migration to Azure
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- Azure SQL (Database options: Managed Instance and SQL VM)
- Environment assessment
- Migration tools (DMA / DMS)
- Monitoring and Performance Optimization
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- Query Performance Insight
- Intelligent Query Processing
- Index optimization
- Monitoring using Log Analytics
- Automation and Advanced Administration
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- Automation Accounts
- SQL Agent on Managed Instance
- Alerts and policies
- Database updates
Exam Details
- Exam code: DP-300
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: 40–60
- Question types: Multiple choice, scenario-based questions, and drag-and-drop
- Language: English
- Database Configuration and Management
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- Database creation
- Security management
- Permission control (RBAC and SQL Authentication)
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 83–165 (may vary by country and may include taxes in some regions)
- Certification Validity The certification is valid for one year, with free annual renewal through Microsoft Learn.
- High Availability and Business Continuity
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- Failover groups
- Geo-replication
- Backup and restore
- Disaster recovery (DR) plans
Do I need any certifications before it ?
No prerequisites are required. However, it is recommended to have solid knowledge of SQL fundamentals, a basic understanding of Azure services (such as AZ-900), and prior experience working with databases, as this will significantly ease comprehension of the certification content
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory. However, for those seeking a strong career path in database administration on Microsoft Azure particularly SQL database management, performance tuning, security, backup, and recovery the DP-300 Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate certification represents the strongest foundation.
What are the main uses of the DP-300 certification ?
- DP-203 — Azure Data Engineer: For expanding into large-scale data engineering and analytics.
- DP-420 — Azure Cosmos DB Developer: For specialization in large-scale and distributed data solutions.
- AZ-305 — Solutions Architect Expert: For entering cloud solution architecture paths.
- DP-500 — Azure Enterprise Data Analyst: For advanced enterprise-level analytics.
Your First Step Toward Professional Database Administration on Azure :
This is a strong certification for database administrators. It teaches professional administration of Azure SQL, performance optimization, and high availability, and opens a clear path toward data engineering and cloud architecture roles.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Database Administrators (DBAs) or professionals planning to enter this role.
- Individuals working with SQL Server who want to migrate their expertise to Azure.
- DevOps or Data Engineering professionals who need a solid understanding of database administration.
- Professionals responsible for building or managing solutions based on Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance.