55247AC: Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions Course Overview

The "Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions" course is tailored for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in cloud-based data platform solutions using Microsoft's suite of services. This comprehensive training provides an overview of Microsoft's Cloud Data Platform, covering essential components like Microsoft SQL Server and various cloud data offerings, including the Cortana Analytics Suite, and Data Visualization techniques.

Learners will gain hands-on experience in implementing SQL Server on Azure VMs, understanding the intricacies of virtual machine components, storage architecture, and deployment models. The course also delves into SQL Database implementation, highlighting scalability options, performance tuning, and service tier recommendations.

Crucial aspects such as high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR) strategies for SQL Database, and hybrid HA/DR scenarios with SQL Server are thoroughly explored. Security design and implementation take center stage in Module 6, where students learn about SQL Database firewalls, Active Directory integration, encryption, and threat detection.

To ensure smooth operations, the course also offers insights into monitoring and managing implementations on Azure, using tools like Azure Automation and Operational Insights. Finally, it wraps up with practical case studies, guiding learners through real-world scenarios for SQL Server and SQL Database solutions, including hybrid environments and "lift and shift" migrations.

By completing this course, learners will be well-equipped to design, implement, and manage robust, secure, and scalable data platform solutions in the cloud, enhancing their professional capabilities in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technologies.