DP-300 Plan and implement data platform resources Practice Question
You need to migrate an on-premises SQL Server database to Azure SQL Database. The database uses SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for ETL. You want to continue using SSIS in the cloud with minimal changes. Which Azure service should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse Azure SQL Managed Instance with a full SSIS host; candidates often assume Managed Instance runs SSIS natively, but it only supports SQL Server Agent jobs, not the SSIS runtime itself.
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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Use Azure Data Factory with Azure-SSIS Integration Runtime
Azure Data Factory with Azure-SSIS Integration Runtime is the correct choice because it provides a fully managed service that lifts and shifts existing SSIS packages to the cloud with minimal changes. The Azure-SSIS IR runs a dedicated cluster of Azure VMs that host the SSIS engine, allowing you to deploy, execute, and manage your existing SSIS packages directly in Azure without rewriting code.
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 Azure Data Factory with Azure-SSIS Integration Runtime
Why this is correct
Azure-SSIS IR in ADF allows running existing SSIS packages in the cloud.
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Deploy SSIS on Azure SQL Database
Why it's wrong here
Azure SQL Database does not support SSIS package execution.
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Migrate SSIS packages to Azure Databricks
Why it's wrong here
Databricks is not SSIS-compatible; requires rewriting.
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Use Azure SQL Managed Instance to run SSIS
Why it's wrong here
Managed Instance does not include SSIS.
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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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