DP-300 Practice Question: Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
"properties": {
"state": "Enabled",
"location": "West US",
"properties": {
"storageContainerPath": "https://mystorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net/sqldb-auditing-logs",
"retentionDays": 90,
"auditActionsAndGroups": [
"DATABASE_LOGOUT_GROUP",
"DATABASE_ROLE_MEMBER_CHANGE_GROUP",
"SCHEMA_OBJECT_ACCESS_GROUP"
],
"isAzureMonitorTargetEnabled": true,
"isStorageSecondaryKeyInUse": false
}
}
}
```You are reviewing the audit configuration of an Azure SQL Database using the above JSON from Azure Resource Manager. Based on the exhibit, which of the following is true?
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
✓
Audit logs are sent to Azure Monitor
The JSON shows 'isAzureMonitorTargetEnabled' is true, indicating audit logs are sent to Azure Monitor. Option B is incorrect because 'state' is 'Enabled', meaning auditing is enabled. Option A is incorrect because 'isStorageSecondaryKeyInUse' is false. Option C is incorrect because 'retentionDays' is 90, not 30.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Audit logs are written using the secondary storage key
Why it's wrong here
isStorageSecondaryKeyInUse is false.
- ✗
Auditing is currently disabled
Why it's wrong here
state is Enabled.
- ✗
Audit logs are retained for 30 days
Why it's wrong here
retentionDays is 90.
- ✓
Audit logs are sent to Azure Monitor
Why this is correct
isAzureMonitorTargetEnabled is true.
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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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