DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
Which TWO options are valid services for scheduling automated tasks for Azure SQL Database? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse SQL Server Agent (available in SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance) with Elastic Database Jobs (the equivalent for Azure SQL Database), or they assume Azure Functions or Logic Apps are the correct scheduling services when the question specifically asks for services designed for scheduling automated tasks 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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Azure Automation
Azure Automation is correct because it provides a cloud-based automation and configuration service that supports scheduling PowerShell or Python runbooks to execute tasks against Azure SQL Database, such as running T-SQL scripts or performing maintenance operations. It integrates natively with Azure SQL via the Az module and can be triggered on a recurring schedule, making it a valid service for scheduling automated tasks.
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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SQL Server Agent
Why it's wrong here
SQL Server Agent is not available in Azure SQL Database; it is only available in SQL Server on-premises and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
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Azure Functions
Why it's wrong here
Azure Functions can run code on a timer, but they are not a dedicated service for database automation; they are event-driven compute.
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Azure Automation
Why this is correct
Azure Automation can run PowerShell or Python runbooks on a schedule to perform database tasks.
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Azure Logic Apps
Why it's wrong here
Logic Apps can automate workflows, but they are not the primary service for scheduling database tasks; they are more for integration.
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Elastic Database Jobs
Why this is correct
Elastic Database Jobs allow you to schedule T-SQL scripts to run against one or more Azure SQL databases.
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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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