Introduction to Relational Databases in Azure

Are you looking to understand how relational databases operate in the cloud? Modern applications rely on robust, scalable, and secure data storage, and Azure offers powerful relational database solutions to meet these needs. In this text-only course, you will transition from a database novice to confidently understanding cloud data storage. You will learn how to structure, query, and maintain relational data using Azure SQL Database and other relational services, focusing on modern cloud practices like basic security controls and performance monitoring. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of relational databases and cloud data structures. - Explore Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and MySQL services. - Write and execute basic SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data. - Configure essential database security settings, including firewalls and access controls. - Apply basic performance monitoring techniques to keep your database running smoothly. - Plan database scaling strategies to handle changing application workloads. You will start with fundamental database terminology and relational concepts before moving into provisioning and querying databases in the cloud. Through clear written explanations and practical SQL exercises, you will gain hands-on familiarity with cloud data management. This course is designed for absolute beginners, database administrators-in-training, and developers new to cloud data services, with no prior Azure experience required. Start reading today to build a solid foundation in cloud relational databases.