DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
You need to automate the backup of an on-premises SQL Server database to Azure Blob Storage using the latest Microsoft recommended method. Which approach should you use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use SQL Server Management Studio to create a maintenance plan that uses the 'Back Up Database' task with destination = URL.
SQL Server Backup to URL using the BACKUP TO URL command with a shared access signature is the recommended method for backing up to Azure Blob Storage. Options B and C are outdated or less secure. Option D requires additional software.
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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Use SQL Server Management Studio to create a maintenance plan that uses the 'Back Up Database' task with destination = URL.
Why this is correct
Maintenance plans support URL backup with SAS token.
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Use PowerShell with the Backup-SqlDatabase cmdlet and the -BackupContainer parameter.
Why it's wrong here
Requires Azure Storage SDK and manual configuration.
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Use Azure Backup for SQL Server in Azure VMs.
Why it's wrong here
This is for VMs, not on-premises.
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Use the 'Backup to Windows Azure' feature in SQL Server 2012.
Why it's wrong here
This feature is deprecated.
Quick reference
Azure Blob Storage Tier Comparison
| Tier | Storage Cost | Retrieval Cost | Latency | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot | Highest | Lowest | Immediate | Active data, frequent reads |
| Cool | Lower | Higher | Immediate | Data accessed < once / month |
| Cold | Lower still | Higher | Immediate | Data accessed < once / quarter |
| Archive | Lowest | Highest + rehydration delay | Hours | Long-term compliance retention |
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