DP-300 Practice Question: Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources
Which THREE actions can you take to monitor and optimize database resources in Azure SQL Database? (Choose three.)
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
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Use Query Store to track query performance over time.
Options B, C, and D are correct. Query Store tracks query performance over time, dynamic management views help identify blocking and resource waits, and automatic tuning automatically implements performance improvements. Option A (Microsoft Defender for SQL) is a security feature for vulnerability detection, not directly for monitoring and optimizing database resources. Option E (Microsoft Sentinel) is a security information and event management (SIEM) tool, not specifically for database monitoring and optimization.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable Microsoft Defender for Azure SQL to detect vulnerabilities.
Why it's wrong here
This is a security feature, not for performance optimization.
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Use Query Store to track query performance over time.
Why this is correct
Query Store provides historical query performance data.
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Query dynamic management views to identify blocking and resource waits.
Why this is correct
DMVs provide real-time insights into resource usage.
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Enable automatic tuning to automatically implement performance improvements.
Why this is correct
Automatic tuning optimizes query performance.
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Configure Microsoft Sentinel to monitor database activity.
Why it's wrong here
Sentinel is a SIEM for security, not primarily for database performance.
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Key term
Query Store
Query Store is a built-in SQL Server feature that captures and stores a history of query execution plans and performance data for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
Key term
Azure SQL Performance Tuning
Azure SQL Performance Tuning is the process of optimizing the speed and efficiency of queries and database operations in Microsoft Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance to reduce latency and improve throughput.
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