In this challenge, you will optimize and monitor an Azure SQL database for data performance and security. First, you will deploy an Azure SQL database, and then you will configure SQL auditing. Next, you will create an alert rule for monitoring, and then you will enable automatic tuning options for optimization. Finally, you will test data access, and then you will view the audit log. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.
Learning Objectives
In this challenge, you will optimize and monitor an Azure SQL database for data performance and security. First, you will deploy an Azure SQL database, and then you will configure SQL auditing. Next, you will create an alert rule for monitoring, and then you will enable automatic tuning options for optimization. Finally, you will test data access, and then you will view the audit log. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.