DP-300 Implement a secure environment Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are required to enable Microsoft Defender for SQL for Azure SQL Database?
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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Configure a Log Analytics workspace.
Microsoft Defender for SQL requires a Log Analytics workspace to store security alerts and vulnerability assessment data. Option E is correct because Microsoft Defender for SQL must be enabled at the subscription level via Microsoft Defender for Cloud, which provides the security center integration. Options B, C, and D are not required for enabling Defender for SQL: Azure SQL Database auditing is separate, SQL Server Agent is not needed, and Azure Key Vault is for encryption key management, not a prerequisite for Defender for SQL.
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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Configure a Log Analytics workspace.
Why this is correct
Defender for SQL uses Log Analytics for data collection.
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Enable Azure SQL Database auditing.
Why it's wrong here
Auditing is separate from Defender for SQL.
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Enable SQL Server Agent.
Why it's wrong here
Not required.
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Configure an Azure Key Vault for storing encryption keys.
Why it's wrong here
Not required for Defender for SQL.
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Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on the subscription.
Why this is correct
Defender for Cloud provides the Defender for SQL plan.
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Azure SQL Auditing
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