DP-300 Plan and implement data platform resources Practice Question
Your organization requires that all Azure SQL Database deployments use the most recent version of SQL Server engine to ensure security and performance. Which deployment option automatically provides the latest engine version without requiring manual upgrades?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'automatic updates' with 'latest engine version' and assume that all PaaS options (like Azure SQL Managed Instance) provide the exact same latest engine version immediately, but in reality, Azure SQL Managed Instance may run a slightly older stable version unless you explicitly opt into newer preview versions, whereas single databases are always on the most current generally available engine.
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 SQL Database (single database).
Azure SQL Database (single database) is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering where Microsoft manages the underlying SQL Server engine. Microsoft automatically applies the latest engine version updates during the service's maintenance windows, ensuring you always run a supported and current version without any manual upgrade effort. This aligns directly with the requirement for automatic, hands-off version management.
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 Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
Why it's wrong here
VMs require manual patching and upgrades.
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Azure SQL Database elastic pool.
Why it's wrong here
Elastic pools use the same engine as single databases, but the question asks for deployment option; the underlying service is Azure SQL Database.
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Azure SQL Database (single database).
Why this is correct
Azure SQL Database is always updated to the latest engine version.
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Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Why it's wrong here
Managed Instance may require manual upgrade to latest version.
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Overview of Azure Data Platform Options
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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