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Microsoft Azure Database Administrator (DP-300) training and exam prep - the job-role certification for managing SQL databases on Azure.
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Microsoft Azure Database Administrator (DP-300) is Microsoft's job-role certification for administering relational databases on Azure. It proves you can plan and implement data platform resources (Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server on Azure VMs), implement a secure environment, monitor and optimise database performance, automate routine tasks, and configure high availability and disaster recovery. The exam has about 40 to 60 questions and can include case studies. It is graded on a scaled score: you need 700 on a scale of 1 to 1000 to pass. Because scoring is weighted, 700 does not mean 70% of questions correct. The exam costs about US$165 (varies by region) and is delivered through Pearson VUE. There is no formal prerequisite, but Microsoft recommends experience with SQL Server and/or Azure SQL.
Database administration is a core, well-paid IT specialisation, and SQL on Azure is a major enterprise workload. DP-300 proves you can run Azure databases day to day, supports database administrator and data platform roles, and builds on DP-900 toward Microsoft's data and analytics certifications. As a job-role credential it carries real weight with employers - and Microsoft's free annual renewal keeps it current at no ongoing cost.
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DP-300 has no formal prerequisite, but it is an Associate-level, hands-on certification. It is ideal for: - Database administrators moving to the cloud - DP-900 graduates specialising in data - SQL Server professionals adopting Azure SQL - Azure administrators adding a database specialisation Microsoft recommends experience with SQL Server and/or Azure SQL. If you are new to data on Azure, start with DP-900.
How to earn it:
1. Prepare with a DP-300 exam-prep course (self-paced, with labs) - that is what we provide.
2. Register through Microsoft Learn and schedule the exam through Pearson VUE - online with remote proctoring, or at a test centre.
3. Pass the exam: about 40-60 questi...
The Microsoft Azure Database Administrator (DP-300) certification validates your ability to manage, secure, and optimize relational database solutions on Microsoft Azure. The exam assesses your knowledge of database administration, provisioning, configuration, security, performance optimization, high availability, backup and recovery, and monitoring across Azure database services. Understanding the exam structure and certification requirements can help you plan your preparation effectively and build confidence before the assessment. This section explains the exam pattern, question format, duration, certification requirements, and other important details you should know before taking the Microsoft Azure Database Administrator (DP-300) exam.
Exam details verified on 12 August 2026. Microsoft uses a scaled score (700/1000 to pass), which is not the same as 70% correct. DP-300 is a role-based Associate certification: valid for one year and renewed free through a short online assessment on Microsoft Learn (not lifetime like the Fundamentals). You register through Microsoft Learn; the exam is delivered through Pearson VUE. Confirm current details at learn.microsoft.com (search "DP-300").
DP-300 is ideal for: - Database administrators moving to the cloud - DP-900 graduates specialising in data - SQL Server professionals adopting Azure SQL - Azure administrators (AZ-104) adding a database specialisation
