DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
You need to automate the creation of an Azure SQL Database and a corresponding server-level firewall rule to allow access from a specific IP address. The deployment must be repeatable and version-controlled. What should you use?
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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Create an ARM template that defines both the server firewall rule and the database.
ARM templates provide a declarative, Infrastructure-as-Code approach that is repeatable and can be version-controlled. Option B is wrong because while PowerShell can automate, it is procedural and not as easily version-controlled or idempotent as ARM templates. Option C is wrong because the Azure portal is manual and not repeatable. Option D is wrong because SSMS scripting is also manual and not suitable for automated deployment.
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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Create an ARM template that defines both the server firewall rule and the database.
Why this is correct
ARM templates are ideal for repeatable deployments and version control.
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Write a PowerShell script that uses New-AzSqlDatabase and New-AzSqlServerFirewallRule.
Why it's wrong here
PowerShell is procedural; ARM templates are preferred for infrastructure as code.
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Use the Azure portal to create the database and firewall rule.
Why it's wrong here
Portal is manual and not repeatable.
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Use SQL Server Management Studio to script the creation.
Why it's wrong here
SSMS scripting is manual and not easily version-controlled.
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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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