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MS-DP3020: Develop data-driven applications with Azure SQL Database
Course Code: MS-DP3020
This learning path prepares you for the task of developing data-driven applications by using Microsoft Azure SQL Database. You'll learn how to create and configure an Azure SQL Database, build and deploy database projects using GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines, and automate the publishing process. Additionally, you'll explore how to use Data API builder for Azure SQL Database and develop a data API with Azure Web Apps and Static Web App. Furthermore, you'll gain skills in importing data via an external REST endpoint, exporting data using an Azure Function, and securing an Azure SQL Database. These essential skills will empower you to effectively develop and manage applications using Azure SQL Database.
This course is designed for developers who want to leverage Azure SQL Database for their application development.
Before starting this module, you should have:
- Experience with relational databases.
- Basic knowledge of security concepts like identities and permissions.
- Experience using the Azure portal to create resources and set permis
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Understand deployment options and Hyperscale features in Azure SQL Database.
- Build resilient, serverless applications using Azure SQL Database.
- Develop and deploy CI/CD pipelines for database projects using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
- Create data APIs for Azure SQL Database using Data API Builder and Azure web apps.
- Implement robust security practices, including managed identities and firewall rules in Azure SQL Database.
There is no Associated certification & Exam for this course, however, there is a link to your learning path (Assessment Link)
Modules
You'll explore different features and tools to help you develop in Azure SQL Database.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Explain deployment options
- Explore Hyperscale capabilities
- Understand the serverless compute tier
- Enable application resilience with Azure SQL Database
- Understand Al capabilities for Azure SQL Database
- Exercise: Enable application resilience with Azure SQL Database
- Knowledge check
- Summary
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the deployment options available.
- Explore Hyperscale capabilities.
- Understand how serverless works.
- Explain application resilience options for Azure SQL Database.
- Understand AI capabilities for Azure SQL Database.
You'll learn different methods to develop and automate Azure SQL Database publishing for development purposes.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Create and configure an Azure SQL Database
- Use SQL Database Projects
- Build and deploy database projects in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
- Secure and monitor Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Exercise: Configure and deploy CI/CD pipelines for Azure SQL Database projects
- Knowledge check
- Summary
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create and configure an Azure SQL Database.
- Use SQL Database projects.
- Build and deploy database projects in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
- Understand how to secure and monitor your Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process.
We'll explore the use of Azure's Data API Builder, a powerful tool that simplifies the creation of REST and GraphQL endpoints for your Azure SQL Database. With features like automatic query generation, granular security controls, and seamless integration with other Azure services, the Data API Builder can transform your database into a versatile API with minimal effort.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Explore Data API Builder for Azure SQL Database
- Develop a data API using Azure Static Web Apps
- Develop a data API using Azure Web App for Containers
- Exercise: Develop a Data API for Azure SQL Database
- Knowledge check
- Summary
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Use Data API Builder to create a data API for Azure SQL Database.
- Develop a data API using a static Azure web app.
- Develop a data API using Azure Web Apps.
Azure SQL Database allows you to import data using RESTful endpoints. This capability integrates Azure SQL Database with various external services and APIs, making it a versatile and user-friendly platform. Also, by combining Azure Functions with Azure SQL Database, you can create seamless workflows that automate data processing and enhance the functionality of your applications.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Use RESTful endpoints to import data to Azure SQL Database
- Manipulate data in Azure SQL Database with Azure Functions
- Understand the data movement tools available
- Exercise: Develop a Data API for Azure SQL Database
- Knowledge check
- Summary
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Invoke an external REST endpoint in Azure SQL Database
- Manipulate data in Azure SQL Database by using Azure Functions
- Understand additional data movement tools
You'll explore different features and tools to help you secure an Azure SQL Database.
Lessons
- Introduction
- Explore authentication methods
- Configure managed identity
- Understand firewall rules
- Explore advanced data security
- Exercise: Configure managed identity for Azure SQL Database
- Knowledge check
- Summary
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the authentication options available.
- Configure managed identity to access Azure SQL Database.
- Understand how firewall rules work.
- Explain advanced data security features.