DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
Which THREE components are required to set up automated monitoring and alerting for an Azure SQL Database using Azure Monitor?
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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Diagnostic setting for the database
The three required components are: a diagnostic setting on the database to send logs and metrics to a Log Analytics workspace, a Log Analytics workspace to store the data, and an alert rule with an action group to notify when conditions are met. A SQL Agent Job (option D) is not required for automated monitoring and alerting; it is used for scheduled tasks. An Azure Automation account (option C) is also not required; it is used for runbooks and process automation, not for monitoring alerts.
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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Diagnostic setting for the database
Why this is correct
Sends logs and metrics to Log Analytics.
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Log Analytics workspace
Why this is correct
Central repository for logs and metrics.
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Azure Automation account
Why it's wrong here
Optional, not required.
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SQL Agent Job
Why it's wrong here
Not needed for monitoring.
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Alert rule with action group
Why this is correct
Defines conditions and notifications.
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Overview of Azure Data Platform Options
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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