Getting Started with Azure Relational Database Services

Are you looking to migrate your data to the cloud or build modern applications using managed databases? Understanding how to select, deploy, and manage the right relational database service in Azure is a critical skill for any aspiring cloud professional or database administrator. This text-only course guides you from foundational database concepts to deploying live relational database instances in the cloud. You will gain the confidence to choose the right database service for your application's needs, understand cloud security configurations, and manage your data resources efficiently. What you'll learn: - Understand core relational database concepts and cloud migration pathways. - Provision and configure Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Database for MySQL. - Implement modern security practices, including firewall rules and identity-based authentication. - Explore serverless and flexible scaling options to optimize database performance and costs. - Practice querying and managing cloud databases using standard tools and text-based scenarios. - Learn the basics of database monitoring, backup strategies, and high availability in the cloud. The course starts with essential terminology and the fundamentals of relational systems before walking you through the deployment lifecycle, security setups, and maintenance workflows of various Azure database services. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior cloud experience or database administration background. Start building your cloud database skills today.