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DP-203 Practice Question: Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing

Which TWO Azure services can be used to monitor and analyze query performance in Azure Synapse Analytics dedicated SQL pool?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Azure Monitor with Log Analytics

The correct answers are D and E. Azure Monitor with Log Analytics collects and analyzes telemetry data, including query performance metrics from Azure Synapse Analytics. Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) provide detailed insights into query execution statistics, such as wait types and resource usage. Option A (SQL Data Sync) is for data synchronization across databases, not monitoring. Option B (Azure Policy) is for governance and compliance, not performance analysis. Option C (Azure Advisor) offers optimization recommendations but not real-time monitoring.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • SQL Data Sync

    Why it's wrong here

    Data Sync is for bi-directional sync, not monitoring.

  • Azure Policy

    Why it's wrong here

    Policy enforces compliance, not monitoring.

  • Azure Advisor

    Why it's wrong here

    Advisor provides recommendations but not monitoring.

  • Azure Monitor with Log Analytics

    Why this is correct

    Can collect and analyze query performance logs.

  • Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)

    Why this is correct

    DMVs like sys.dm_pdw_exec_requests show query performance.

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