Stairway to Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Database is Microsoft’s fully managed cloud relational database service in Microsoft Azure. With many companies moving to cloud based solutions Azure SQL Database is a leading option for the data tier that many consider. The aim of this stairway course is to give you a comprehensive practical guide on how to begin creating Azure SQL Databases whilst trying to convey some very important practical knowledge on the way. This stairway course assumes that you have absolutely no knowledge of Azure and after completing it you will become comfortable with creating logical SQL servers, databases, correct security configuration around firewalls and logins hence allowing you to connect to the database via SQL Server Management Studio.

• Getting Started with Level 1 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database

  In this first level, learn how to get started with Azure and Azure SQL Database.

• Creating a Logical SQL Server: Level 2 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database

  In this second level of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database, we cover the basics of building a logical server using the portal and PowerShell.

• Creating an Azure SQL Database - Level 3 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database

  Learn how to create a SQL Server database in Azure in this level.

• Connecting - Level 4 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database

  Learn how to configure connectivity and firewall rules for your Azure SQL Database

• Basic Administration Tasks - Level 5 of the Stairway to for Azure SQL Database

  In this next level, learn how to accomplish a few simple administration tasks that may help you manage your Azure SQL Database.