DP-300 Implement a secure environment Practice Question
Which TWO are valid methods for auditing Azure SQL Database activity? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse Azure Monitor Metrics (numerical performance data) with Log Analytics (log/event data), or assume that on-premises file shares are supported because SQL Server on-premises supports file-based auditing, but Azure SQL Database is a PaaS service with restricted destination options.
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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Azure Storage account
Azure SQL Database auditing can write audit logs directly to an Azure Storage account, which is a supported destination for storing audit records in blob format. Option D is correct because audit logs can also be sent to a Log Analytics workspace, enabling integration with Azure Monitor for advanced querying and alerting on audit data.
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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Azure Event Grid
Why it's wrong here
Event Grid is not a destination for audit logs; Event Hubs is.
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Azure Monitor Metrics
Why it's wrong here
Metrics are numerical performance data, not audit logs.
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Azure Storage account
Why this is correct
Audit logs can be stored in an Azure Storage account.
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Log Analytics workspace
Why this is correct
Audit logs can be sent to Log Analytics for analysis.
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On-premises file share
Why it's wrong here
Azure SQL Database cannot write to on-premises locations directly.
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Key term
Azure SQL Auditing
Azure SQL Auditing is a feature that tracks and records database events, such as data changes and logins, and writes them to an audit log for security monitoring and compliance.
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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