DP-300 Practice Question: Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources
You are configuring performance monitoring for an Azure SQL Database. You need to identify which two tools can be used to analyze query performance over time. Which TWO should you select?
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 SQL Analytics (Azure Monitor)
The correct answers are D and E. Query Store (E) captures and retains query execution metrics and plans over time, enabling historical performance analysis. Azure SQL Analytics (D), now part of Azure Monitor, provides a comprehensive view of query performance across multiple databases with historical data. Option A (DMVs) displays current state and recent activity but lacks long-term history. Option B (Intelligent Insights) offers automated diagnostics and summaries but not detailed query-level history. Option C (Extended Events) is designed for real-time event capture, not historical analysis.
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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Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)
Why it's wrong here
DMVs show current state, not historical trends.
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Intelligent Insights
Why it's wrong here
Intelligent Insights provides summaries, not detailed query history.
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Extended Events
Why it's wrong here
Extended Events are for real-time tracing, not historical analysis.
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Azure SQL Analytics (Azure Monitor)
Why this is correct
Azure SQL Analytics provides historical performance metrics.
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Query Store
Why this is correct
Query Store stores historical query performance data.
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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.
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.
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