Introduction to Azure SQL Database for Beginners
What you'll learn
- What is Azure Portal and how to use it
- How to create and configure your first database on Azure SQL Database
- How to configure and manage firewall rules
- How to access your Azure SQL Database from on-premises client tools such as SSMS and Azure Data Studio
- How to manage your Azure SQL Database Server
- How to create and configure an Azure SQL Server Virtual Machine
- How to access your Azure SQL Server Virtual Machine using RDP, SSMS and Azure Data Studio
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of SQL Server and Databases
- Willingness and excitement to learn something new!
Description
Cloud Computing is the future and Azure SQL Database is a major part of it. That's why possessing this skill, is essential in the modern computing Era that we live in.
This course does exactly that: it helps you get started with Azure SQL Database (PaaS) and Azure SQL Server VMs (IaaS) in no time!
With my course, among other, you will learn how to create and manage Azure SQL Databases and VMs, and access them from your on-premises tools, such as SQL Server Management Studio and Azure Data Studio.
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"It was very straight forward and easy to understand."
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"I really enjoyed the course. The instructor clearly explains all the concepts and the live demonstrations are very useful."
"A quick and very good start with Azure SQL Server and Database."
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WHAT IS THIS COURSE ALL ABOUT?
Cloud Computing is the future and databases are the backbone of just about everything in Computing, because data is everywhere. Imagine knowing how to fully manage data in a powerful Cloud Computing platform such as Microsoft Azure. Such knowledge is a must, not only for your personal development as an IT Engineer, Database Administrator or Developer, but also for staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies when it comes to database systems.
This course has been carefully designed, in order to help you getting started with Azure SQL Database fast and easy. Via a well-structured curriculum, it starts with the very basics of Azure SQL Database, and then it moves to a more intermediate-level of knowledge on how you can manage your Azure SQL Database Servers both as a platform (PaaS) and Virtual Machines (IaaS).
So join me into a journey of more than 7 hours and learn all about Azure SQL Database!
AFTER THE COURSE:
You will be able to navigate in Azure Portal and create, manage and use resources and services.
You will be able to create and configure your first Azure SQL Database Server and database (platform as a service – PaaS).
You will be able to configure and manage firewall settings.
You will be able to access your Azure SQL Database using your on-premises tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Azure Data Studio.
You will be able to manage your Azure SQL Database Server.
You will be able to create and configure Azure SQL Server Virtual Machines (infrastructure as a service - IaaS)
You will be able to connect to your Azure SQL Server virtual machine via:
RDP (Windows access)
SQL Server Management Studio (SQL access)
Azure Data Studio (SQL access)
PREREQUISITES:
Basic knowledge of SQL Server and Databases
Willingness and Excitement to learn something new!
THIS COURSE CONTAINS/OFFERS:
8+ hours of high-quality video lectures and guides
Step by step live demonstrations and guides that can help you get started with Azure SQL Database
Downloadable resources with useful information and links
Useful quizzes for testing your knowledge on each section
A major practice test in the end of the course
Ability to ask the instructor questions via the Q&A section
Certificate on course completion
Also: This course is being updated with new educational material on a regular basis.
Who this course is for:
- IT Professionals
- Database Administrators
- Database Developers
- SQL Server Engineers
- Technology Managers
Instructor
Artemakis is a Senior Database and Software Architect and a former Microsoft Data Platform MVP (awarded for 9 consecutive years). He has over 20 years of experience and he has taught thousands of people to efficiently work with SQL Server, Data Access/Entity Framework, Azure, .NET/C#, Programming and more, via his video tutorials, blog and guest articles, public speaking, eBooks and online courses.
Artemakis is the founder of the SQLNetHub and {essentialDevTips} communities and published hundreds of articles and videos that explain in simple words, how to perform complex technical tasks and he really enjoys the interaction with the technical communities.
Besides his regular blogging activities, Artemakis is also a guest author on many prestigious online technology journals.
Moreover, he currently serves as the President of the Cyprus .NET User Group (CDNUG) and the International .NET Association Country Leader for Cyprus (INETA).
Artemakis, really enjoys sharing hands-on knowledge on a large set of technology topics, and thus helping his fellow tech community members, to easily start using these great technologies. To this end, he is really looking forward to seeing you in his online courses on Udemy!