DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
You need to automate the execution of a T-SQL script against an Azure SQL Database every hour. Which Azure service 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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Azure Automation
Azure Automation with a runbook can run PowerShell or Python scripts that execute T-SQL against Azure SQL Database on a schedule. Option A is wrong because Azure Data Factory is focused on data movement and transformation, not direct T-SQL execution. Option B is wrong because Elastic Database Jobs require a job agent and are designed for management tasks across multiple databases, not simple hourly script execution. Option C is wrong because Azure Logic Apps is geared towards integration workflows, and while it can execute SQL, it is less efficient than Azure Automation for this straightforward scheduling task.
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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Azure Data Factory
Why it's wrong here
Azure Data Factory is for data integration, not simple script execution.
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Elastic Database Jobs
Why it's wrong here
Elastic jobs are designed for multiple databases and require additional setup.
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Azure Logic Apps
Why it's wrong here
Azure Logic Apps are unsuitable here because, while they offer scheduled triggers and can connect to Azure SQL Database, they are primarily designed for orchestrating workflows and integrating multiple services, not for natively scheduling and executing a T-SQL script directly within the database context. They are tempting as they provide robust serverless automation and integration capabilities. Logic Apps would be the correct choice if the scenario involved complex multi-service workflows, such as processing data from the script and then updating another system or sending notifications.
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Azure Automation
Why this is correct
Azure Automation with a runbook can schedule and execute T-SQL scripts.
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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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