Azure SQL Database Fundamentals: Cloud Database Management

Managing relational databases in the cloud is an essential skill for modern developers, data professionals, and system administrators. This text-based course guides you through the core concepts of Azure SQL Database, helping you understand how managed database services operate in cloud environments. You will explore database provisioning, access control, and daily administration practices through clear, step-by-step reading modules. What you will learn: Understand core cloud database concepts, terminology, and managed service architectures. Provision and configure Azure SQL databases, elastic pools, and serverless compute options. Configure firewall rules, networking settings, and modern identity-based authentication. Manage schemas, create relational tables, and query data using standard SQL syntax. Implement automated backup policies, retention settings, and point-in-time recovery workflows. Monitor database performance metrics, resource utilization, and storage scaling. The reading begins with foundational database definitions and cloud architectures before advancing to configuration, security, and maintenance tasks. This course is created for beginners with no prior cloud database administration experience. Begin reading to develop practical cloud database management skills.