DP-3020: Develop Data-Driven Applications with Azure SQL Database
Last Updated: 04-02-2025
The DP-3020: Develop Data-Driven Applications with Azure SQL Database course is designed for developers and database professionals who want to build scalable, high-performance, and secure data-driven applications using Azure SQL Database. As one of the most popular relational databases in the cloud, Azure SQL Database provides developers with powerful tools for creating modern applications that handle transactional data and analytics at scale. In this course, you’ll learn to leverage Azure SQL Database’s capabilities for application development, including writing complex queries, designing database schemas, integrating with Azure services, and optimizing database performance for cloud-based applications. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio, and T-SQL to ensure your data-driven applications meet business requirements and performance standards. Whether you’re developing new applications or modernizing existing ones, this course will prepare you to utilize Azure SQL Database to its full potential.
Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
Familiarity with application development concepts and programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
Experience with database design and queries is helpful but not mandatory.
Familiarity with Azure services and cloud computing fundamentals is beneficial but not required.
No prior experience with Azure SQL Database is necessary, although knowledge of SQL Server will be helpful.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the DP-3020: Develop Data-Driven Applications with Azure SQL Database course, you will be able to:
Understand the key features and components of Azure SQL Database and how it fits into the broader Azure cloud ecosystem.
Develop, deploy, and manage data-driven applications using Azure SQL Database for transactional and analytical workloads.
Design database schemas for applications, including tables, views, indexes, and relationships.
Write and optimize T-SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and process data effectively.
Integrate Azure SQL Database with other Azure services such as Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Power BI for enhanced functionality.
Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data in your applications, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and auditing.
Optimize database performance using indexing, query optimization, and scalability strategies for cloud-based applications.
Learn to manage data replication, backup strategies, and disaster recovery using Azure SQL Database capabilities.
Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for database-driven applications.
Prepare for the DP-3020 certification exam by gaining hands-on experience in developing data-driven applications with Azure SQL Database.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
Application developers looking to enhance their skills in building data-driven applications with Azure SQL Database.
Database administrators and database developers who want to understand how to develop and manage applications using Azure SQL Database.
Cloud architects and solutions architects who need to integrate Azure SQL Database into cloud solutions and architectures.
Developers preparing for the DP-3020 certification exam and looking to demonstrate expertise in Azure SQL Database application development.
IT professionals and software engineers who want to expand their knowledge of Azure SQL Database for modern cloud-native applications.
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