Database Administration with Azure SQL and Cosmos DB

Modern application development requires robust, secure, and highly available database management. Understanding how to navigate cloud database services is a critical skill for developers and system administrators looking to build resilient systems. This course guides you through provisioning, securing, and maintaining database solutions in the cloud. You will transition from database basics to managing enterprise-grade database environments. Through structured text lessons, you will learn to configure access controls, optimize performance, and implement reliable backup strategies across relational and non-relational database services. What you'll learn: - Understand the core differences between Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and managed PostgreSQL or MySQL services - Configure secure network access, firewall rules, and encryption to protect sensitive data - Manage user authentication and database permissions using modern identity providers - Implement scaling strategies and high-availability configurations to handle traffic spikes - Monitor database performance metrics and optimize queries for cost and speed - Establish automated backup policies and disaster recovery procedures This course begins with foundational database concepts and security terminology before moving into practical configuration steps and management workflows. You will read through clear explanations, architectural patterns, and structured configuration examples that prepare you for real-world scenarios. This course is designed for beginner cloud administrators, database enthusiasts, and software developers who want to manage cloud data stores. No prior database administration experience is required. Start reading today to build secure and scalable cloud database environments.