Dp-3001: Migrate SQL Server Workload to Azure SQL

The DP-3001: Migrate SQL Server Workload to Azure SQL course teaches database professionals how to plan and execute SQL Server migrations to Azure SQL services. This 8-hour hands-on course covers compatibility assessment, migration strategy selection, Azure SQL Database provisioning, data migration execution, and post-migration optimization including security, monitoring, and disaster recovery. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Applied Skills Credential: validates competency in migrating SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL
• Migration Assessment: compatibility evaluation, SKU recommendations, and migration strategy selection
• Azure SQL Provisioning: database creation, configuration, and performance tier selection
• Data Migration Execution: Database Migration Service, Migration Extension, and minimal-downtime strategies
• Post-Migration Operations: security hardening, monitoring, disaster recovery, and performance optimization

Course Overview: DP-3001 Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL

Azure SQL is Microsoft’s family of managed SQL database services in the cloud, offering compatibility with on-premises SQL Server while providing built-in high availability, automated backups, and intelligent performance tuning. The DP-3001 course provides practical experience assessing existing SQL Server workloads, selecting the appropriate Azure SQL target, executing migrations with minimal downtime, and optimizing the post-migration environment.

Learning Objectives

1. Assess SQL Server workloads for migration — evaluate compatibility, identify blocking issues, and generate SKU recommendations for Azure SQL targets
2. Provision and configure Azure SQL — create Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance resources with appropriate security and networking settings
3. Execute database migration — use Azure Database Migration Service and migration extensions for online and offline migration scenarios
4. Optimize post-migration environment — configure monitoring, implement disaster recovery, and tune performance for Azure SQL workloads

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for SQL Server database administrators, data engineers, and IT professionals responsible for planning and executing database migrations to Azure cloud services.

Career Benefits

Database cloud migration is a critical skill as organizations modernize their data platforms. The DP-3001 Applied Skills credential validates practical ability to migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL — a competency in high demand for database administrators, cloud migration specialists, and data platform engineers.

Prerequisites

• Experience with SQL Server administration and T-SQL
• Basic familiarity with Azure portal and resource management
• Understanding of database backup and recovery concepts
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DP-3001 Applied Skills credential?

The DP-3001 is a Microsoft Applied Skills credential that validates hands-on ability to migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL. It is earned through a performance-based lab assessment.

What is the difference between Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance?

Azure SQL Database is a fully managed PaaS database service ideal for modern cloud applications. SQL Managed Instance provides near-complete SQL Server compatibility for lift-and-shift migrations. The course covers both options.

Do I need Azure experience for DP-3001?

Basic Azure portal familiarity is recommended. Strong SQL Server administration experience is the primary prerequisite for this migration-focused course.

Does the DP-3001 credential expire?

Microsoft Applied Skills credentials are valid for one year from the date earned and can be renewed through reassessment.