DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
You have an Azure SQL Managed Instance. You need to automate the execution of a stored procedure every hour to clean up historical data. What is the most appropriate solution?
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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SQL Agent Job
SQL Agent Jobs are a built-in feature of Azure SQL Managed Instance, providing native scheduling for T-SQL jobs like executing a stored procedure every hour. Option B is less appropriate because Azure Logic Apps is an external service that adds complexity and latency. Option C is designed for executing tasks across multiple databases, not a single instance. Option D is external and less integrated compared to the native SQL Agent Job.
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 Agent Job
Why this is correct
SQL Agent Jobs are native to SQL Managed Instance and ideal for scheduled tasks.
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Azure Logic Apps with SQL connector
Why it's wrong here
Possible but not the most appropriate for a simple scheduled task.
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Elastic Database Job
Why it's wrong here
Elastic Jobs are for cross-database operations.
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Azure Automation runbook with T-SQL
Why it's wrong here
Can be used but is external and adds complexity.
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Overview of Azure Data Platform Options
Key term
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed cloud database service that gives you nearly all the features of Microsoft SQL Server on your own server, without you having to manage the hardware or operating system.
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