AZ-204 Developing for Microsoft Azure Exam Prep - Relational Database Storage

The video tutorial discusses various options for storing data in Azure, focusing on SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. It explains the use of SQL Server on virtual machines and the benefits of Azure SQL Database as a service. The tutorial also covers managed SQL Database options, performance management, and other Azure database services like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.

What is one of the main advantages of running SQL Server in a virtual machine on Azure?

• It requires no licensing fees.

• It provides the highest level of performance tuning.

• It offers the most familiar environment for those migrating from on-premises.

• It is the cheapest option available.

Why might Azure SQL Database be a preferred choice over SQL Server in a virtual machine?

• It offers more advanced features than SQL Server.

• It is more cost-effective and highly compatible with existing SQL Server databases.

• It is the only option available in Azure.

• It requires no setup or management.

What is a key benefit of using a managed instance of Azure SQL Database?

• It eliminates the need for data migration.

• It simplifies performance management and scaling.

• It is the only option for data warehousing.

• It allows for complete hardware customization.

Which of the following is NOT a database service offered by Azure?

• MariaDB as a service

• Oracle DB as a service

• PostgreSQL as a service

• MySQL as a service

What is the primary focus when setting up Azure SQL Database?

• Migrating data without any compatibility checks.

• Configuring advanced hardware settings.

• Setting up a data lake for reporting.

• Creating a database server and programming against it.

Which programming tool is mentioned as compatible with Azure SQL Database?

• Python

• ADO.NET

• JavaScript

• Ruby on Rails

What is the main advantage of using Azure SQL Database for structured data?

• It offers a familiar environment for those used to SQL Server.

• It supports unstructured data formats.

• It requires no initial setup.

• It provides a high level of compatibility with existing SQL Server databases.