DP-3021: Configure and Migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL

The DP-3021: Configure and Migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL course teaches database professionals how to deploy, configure, and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This 8-hour hands-on course covers PostgreSQL provisioning on Azure, migration planning and execution, high availability configuration, security hardening, and performance tuning for production workloads. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Applied Skills Credential: validates competency in configuring and migrating to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
• PostgreSQL on Azure: provisioning, configuring, and managing Flexible Server deployments
• Migration Planning: assessment, schema migration, and data migration strategy for PostgreSQL workloads
• High Availability: configuring zone-redundant HA, read replicas, and backup strategies
• Performance Tuning: query optimization, server parameters, and monitoring for production workloads

Course Overview: DP-3021 Configure and Migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a fully managed database service based on the open-source PostgreSQL engine, offering built-in high availability, automated backups, and intelligent performance monitoring. The DP-3021 course provides practical experience provisioning PostgreSQL on Azure, planning and executing migrations from on-premises or other cloud environments, configuring high availability, implementing security, and optimizing performance.

Learning Objectives

1. Provision and configure Azure Database for PostgreSQL — create Flexible Server instances with appropriate compute, storage, and networking configurations
2. Plan and execute PostgreSQL migrations — assess source databases, migrate schemas and data, and validate migration completeness with minimal downtime
3. Configure high availability and disaster recovery — implement zone-redundant HA, set up read replicas, and configure backup and restore policies
4. Optimize security and performance — configure authentication, encryption, firewall rules, and tune server parameters for optimal query performance

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for database administrators, data engineers, and cloud architects responsible for deploying, migrating, and managing PostgreSQL databases on Azure.

Career Benefits

PostgreSQL is one of the fastest-growing database platforms in enterprise adoption. The DP-3021 Applied Skills credential validates practical ability to configure and migrate PostgreSQL on Azure — a competency in high demand for database administrators, cloud migration engineers, and data platform architects.

Prerequisites

• Experience with PostgreSQL administration and SQL queries
• Basic familiarity with Azure portal and resource management
• Understanding of database high availability concepts
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including firewalls and virtual networks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DP-3021 Applied Skills credential?

The DP-3021 is a Microsoft Applied Skills credential that validates hands-on ability to configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL. It is earned through a performance-based lab assessment.

What is Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server?

Flexible Server is the latest deployment option for PostgreSQL on Azure, offering granular control over database configurations, zone-redundant high availability, and optimized pricing with stop/start capabilities.

Do I need PostgreSQL experience for DP-3021?

Yes, practical PostgreSQL administration experience is recommended. The course focuses on Azure-specific deployment, migration, and management rather than teaching PostgreSQL fundamentals.

Does the DP-3021 credential expire?

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