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Migrate SQL Server workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001)

The "Migrate SQL Server Workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001)" course equips IT professionals with the skills to efficiently migrate on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL. This hands-on course covers strategies for successful migration, ensuring optimized performance, scalability, and cost savings in cloud environments.

course: Migrate SQL Server workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001)

Duration: 1 day

Format: Virtual or Classroom

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Overview

The Migrate SQL Server Workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001) course provides comprehensive training for IT administrators and database professionals looking to move their SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL. Participants will learn the entire migration process, from assessing the current environment to optimizing Azure SQL for peak performance and cost efficiency. The course emphasizes practical skills in utilizing Azure migration tools, monitoring performance, and configuring databases for secure and scalable cloud operations, making it an essential course for cloud-focused professionals.

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Who is this course for?

Who is the Migrate SQL Server workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001) course for?

The "Migrate SQL Server Workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001)" course is designed for IT professionals, database administrators (DBAs), and cloud architects responsible for managing, migrating, and optimizing SQL Server workloads in cloud environments. It is ideal for those transitioning from on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL, seeking to learn best practices for cloud migration, performance tuning, and cost optimization. This course is particularly useful for professionals working in database management and looking to develop skills in cloud computing and Azure technologies.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our Migrate SQL Server workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001) course.

  • In this module, you'll learn the phases of a migration and the steps involved to ensure your migration project is executed smoothly. You'll also learn the purpose of data platform modernization and see the benefits it can bring to your organization.
  • Introduction
  • Examine data platform modernization
  • Plan a data migration
  • Explore the available data migration technologies
  • Exercise: Compare onpremises Azure costs
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • Assessment tools such as Azure SQL Migration extension for Azure Data Studio, Azure Migrate, and Data Migration Assistant facilitate the migration of SQL Server databases to Azure.
  • Introduction
  • Review database for compatibility
  • Explore assessment options for database migration
  • Assess a database with Azure Migration extension
  • Assess a database with Azure Migrate
  • Assess a database with Data Migration Assistant
  • Exercise: Identify compatibility issues
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • Configure virtual machine sizing, storage, and networking options to ensure adequate performance for your database workloads. Choose and configure appropriate high availability options.
  • Introduction
  • Explain IaaS options to deploy SQL Server in Azure
  • Understand hybrid scenarios
  • Explore performance and security
  • Explain high availability and disaster recovery options
  • Exercise: Provision a SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • Provision and deploy Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL managed instance. Select the appropriate options when performing a migration to the SQL PaaS platform.
  • Introduction
  • Explain PaaS options for deploying SQL Server in Azure
  • Explore single SQL database
  • Deploy SQL database elastic pool
  • Understand SQL database hyperscale
  • Examine SQL managed instance
  • Describe SQL Edge
  • Exercise: Deploy an Azure SQL Database
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • You explore different migration tools and migrate SQL Server databases to Azure Virtual Machine.
  • Introduction
  • Review migrations strategies and tools
  • Explore Azure SQL Migration extension for Azure Data Studio
  • Understand Data Migration Assistant
  • Understand distributed availability group for migration
  • Migrate databases using native backup and restore
  • Compare additional migration methods
  • Exercise: Migrate SQL Server databases to SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machine
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • You will explore different migration tools and migrate SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Database.
  • Introduction
  • Choose the right Azure SQL Database feature
  • Use Azure SQL migration extension to migrate to Azure SQL Database
  • Explore Data Migration Assistant to migrate to Azure SQL Database
  • Migrate to Azure SQL Database using BACPAC
  • Use an online method to migrate to Azure SQL Database
  • Move data to Azure SQL Database
  • Exercise Migrate a SQL Server database to Azure SQL Database
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • You'll explore different migration tools and migrate SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance.
  • Introduction
  • Evaluate migration scenarios
  • Use Log Replay Service (LRS) to migrate
  • Migrate using Managed Instance link
  • Move data to SQL Managed Instance
  • Exercise Migrate a SQL Server database to Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary
  • You'll explore different features and tools to help you maintain Azure SQL environments.
  • Introduction
  • Migrate SQL logins and groups
  • Implement security to protect Azure SQL
  • Implement compliance controls for sensitive data
  • Monitor database performance
  • Configure high availability and disaster recovery
  • Automate database tasks for scalability
  • Exercise: Configure georeplication for Azure SQL Database
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our Migrate SQL Server workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001) course.

  • Orange-check Basic knowledge of SQL Server administration.
  • Orange-check Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
  • Orange-check Experience with database migration and performance tuning.
  • Orange-check Understanding of Azure SQL services and tools is helpful.

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Michel Aguilera

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management.

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management. During his 20 year IT career he has acquired a wide range of skills, both technical and management wise.  He is a keen lover of challenges and keeps up to date with market expectations. Having a multi-cultural approach, he can even train in 5 different languages ​​with ease.

In addition to this, he is very experienced as a hands-on consultant and has worked with various integrations and migrations including Windows migrations, Datacenter consolidations, multiple solution integrations, ITSM implementations. He is also an expert on Cloud environments and in virtualization techniques as well (Operating systems and applications).

 

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Julian Sharp

Julian Sharp delivers high-quality, LIVE instructor-led training in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform for professionals seeking real-world skills and certification readiness. With decades of industry experience and deep technical expertise, he helps learners master complex solutions efficiently.

Meet the Instructor: Julian Sharp
MCT | MVP | Solution Architect | Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Expert

With 20+ years of experience and over 16 years specializing in Dynamics CRM/365 and Power Platform, Julian has trained thousands of professionals and helped organizations solve real business challenges using Microsoft technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007 and a Microsoft MVP, Julian brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, business-first mindset.

He’s not just an instructor - he’s a community leader, consultant, and solution architect trusted by enterprises across the globe.

  • Microsoft MVP – Business Applications

  • Specialist in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure

  • Developer of Microsoft courseware
  • Speaker & mentor at Microsoft community events

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FAQ

FAQs for the Migrate SQL Server workload to Azure SQL (DP-3001) course.

The DP-3001 course is designed to help IT professionals and database administrators learn the best practices for migrating on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL. The course covers tools and strategies to ensure smooth migration, scalability, and performance optimization in cloud environments.

To prepare for the course, participants should have a solid understanding of SQL Server, including database administration and query performance tuning. Familiarity with Azure services and cloud computing fundamentals will enhance your learning experience.

Basic knowledge of SQL Server administration, experience with database migration, and an understanding of cloud platforms like Azure are recommended prerequisites. This will help participants grasp the concepts of workload migration and optimization in the cloud.

The DP-3001 course costs €705, which includes access to live training, interactive labs, and course materials focused on migrating SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL.

Topics include assessing SQL Server workloads for migration, using Azure migration tools, configuring databases for scalability, monitoring performance, and optimizing cost-efficiency. The course also covers best practices for ensuring secure database migration to Azure SQL.

Yes, this course is valuable for database administrators and IT professionals looking to enhance their cloud migration skills. As more businesses move to the cloud, the ability to migrate and optimize SQL workloads in Azure SQL is in high demand, making it a key skill for career advancement.

While the course doesn’t offer formal certification, it provides participants with practical, hands-on skills to successfully migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL, which is a highly valuable capability in cloud and database administration roles.

Yes, the course is available online, allowing participants to access live sessions, hands-on labs, and instructor-led guidance from anywhere. The online format provides flexibility while ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

The course is moderately challenging, especially for those unfamiliar with cloud migration. However, it is designed for professionals with some background in SQL Server and cloud platforms, making the content manageable with prior experience.

Completing this course can lead to roles such as cloud database administrator or migration specialist. Salaries in these roles vary but typically range from €60,000 to €120,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

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