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Certification
Administer an SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases using the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings.
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As a candidate for this certification, you should have subject matter expertise in building database solutions that are designed to support multiple workloads built with:
You’re a database administrator who manages cloud and on-premises databases built with Azure SQL services and SQL Server.
As the Azure database administrator, you implement and manage the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built on Azure SQL services and SQL Server. You use a variety of methods and tools to perform and automate day-to-day operations, including applying knowledge of using Transact-SQL (T-SQL) and other tools for administrative management purposes.
You’re responsible for the following concerning database solutions:
You evaluate and implement migration strategies for moving databases between Azure and on-premises. Plus, you work with Azure data engineers, Azure solution architects, Azure developers, data scientists, and other professionals to manage operational aspects of data platform solutions.
As a candidate for this certification, you should have knowledge of and experience with:
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The English language version of this certification will be updated on October 27, 2026. Review the study guide linked in the Certification resources section for details about upcoming changes.
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