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Microsoft 070-473 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions
Exam Number:70-473
Certificate Validity Period:Does not expire (legacy certification track)
Real Exam Qty:40-60 (varies)
Exam Price:USD 165 (varies by region)
Passing Score:700 (out of 1000)
Exam Duration:120-150
Exam Format:Short Answer, Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Build List, Case Studies
Related Certifications:MCSE Data Management and Analytics
Microsoft Azure Data Platform
Microsoft SQL Server
Available Languages:French, Japanese, German, Spanish, English, Chinese (Simplified)
Recommended Training:Microsoft Learn SQL Server & Azure Data Platform Learning Paths
Exam Registration:Microsoft Certification Exam Registration
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Computer-based exam at testing center or online proctored (where available)
Pre Condition:No mandatory prerequisites, but strong knowledge of SQL Server, database design, and Azure fundamentals recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-473

Microsoft 070-473 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Design SQL database solutions on Azure SQL Database20%- High availability and disaster recovery
  • 1. Geo-replication design
    • 2. Failover strategies
      - Performance and scalability design
      • 1. Elastic pools and scaling strategies
        Implement SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines20%- Provision and configure SQL Server on Azure VM
        • 1. VM sizing and storage optimization
          • 2. Firewall and networking configuration
            - Migrate and manage databases
            • 1. On-prem to Azure migration strategies
              • 2. Backup and restore in cloud environments
                Design data integration and ETL solutions20%- Data synchronization strategies
                • 1. Real-time vs batch processing
                  - Data integration workflows
                  • 1. Incremental data loading
                    • 2. SSIS package design
                      Design business intelligence solutions15%- Reporting and analytics
                      • 1. SSRS report design
                        • 2. Data visualization and dashboards
                          - OLAP and data warehousing
                          • 1. SSAS cube design
                            • 2. Star and snowflake schema modeling
                              Design and implement database solutions for SQL Server and Azure SQL25%- Design hybrid SQL Server solutions
                              • 1. On-premises and Azure integration patterns
                                • 2. Migration strategies to Azure SQL / IaaS
                                  - Design data storage architecture
                                  • 1. Partitioning and indexing strategies
                                    • 2. Relational and non-relational storage selection
                                      - Design security architecture
                                      • 1. Authentication and authorization
                                        • 2. Encryption and data protection

                                          Microsoft 070-473 Certification Exam FAQ

                                          The 070-473 exam, Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions, assesses whether a candidate can apply Microsoft knowledge to the skills measured by this credential. It is associated with the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics (legacy track) certification. The certification is positioned at the Professional level. Related credentials include Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure Data Platform, MCSE Data Management and Analytics.

                                          The 070-473 exam includes 40-60 (varies) questions and allows 120-150. Plan your pacing before exam day rather than calculating it under pressure. Timed sessions with Actual4dump practice tests can help you decide when to flag a difficult item, keep moving, and reserve enough time for a final review.

                                          The published passing score for Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions is 700 (out of 1000), and the official exam fee is USD 165 (varies by region). A retake requires budgeting for the full official fee again, so it is sensible to complete several timed practice tests before scheduling. Consistent results across the 170 practice questions can give you a clearer picture of your readiness.

                                          The stated prerequisite information for Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions is: No mandatory prerequisites, but strong knowledge of SQL Server, database design, and Azure fundamentals recommended. Before registering, review the eligibility details on the official exam page to confirm the requirements.

                                          You can register for Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions through the following channels:

                                          The available exam delivery format is Computer-based exam at testing center or online proctored (where available).

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                                          After reviewing these training options, you can reinforce each topic with 170 practice questions from Actual4dump.

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                                          The published Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions outline contains 5 major domains. The opening domains include:

                                          • Design data integration and ETL solutions (20%)
                                          • Implement SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines (20%)
                                          • Design and implement database solutions for SQL Server and Azure SQL (25%)

                                          Review the complete Exam Topics section above for every domain and subtopic before planning your study time.

                                          Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions Sample Questions:

                                          An Azure virtual machine named Server1 hosts an application named Appl. App1 uses a database named DB1.
                                          You create a login named Login1 for Server1.
                                          You need to create a user account in DB1 for Login1.
                                          How should you complete the T-SQL query? To answer, drag the appropriate values to the correct targets.
                                          Each value may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                          Answer:

                                          You plan to prepare the environment for the planned new customers.
                                          You need to deploy a base copy of DB1 for each customer in Azure.
                                          Which cmdlets should you use in the Azure PowerShell script? To answer, drag the appropriate values to the correct targets. Each value may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
                                          NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                          Answer:


                                          Explanation

                                          Box 1: Get-AzureRmSqlDatabase
                                          The Get-AzureRmSqlDatabase cmdlet gets one or more Azure SQL databases from an Azure SQL Database Server.
                                          Partial syntax:
                                          Get-AzureRmSqlDatabase
                                          [[-DatabaseName] <String>]
                                          [-ServerName] <String>
                                          [-ResourceGroupName] <String>
                                          Box 2: Restore-AzureRmSqlDatabase
                                          The Restore-AzureRmSqlDatabase cmdlet restores a SQL database from a geo-redundant backup, a backup of a deleted database, a long term retention backup, or a point in time in a live database. The restored database is created as a new database.
                                          Partial syntax:
                                          Restore-AzureRmSqlDatabase
                                          [-FromLongTermRetentionBackup]
                                          -ResourceId <String>
                                          -ServerName <String>
                                          -TargetDatabaseName <String>
                                          [-Edition <String>]
                                          [-ServiceObjectiveName <String>]
                                          [-ElasticPoolName <String>]
                                          [-AsJob]
                                          [-LicenseType <String>]
                                          [-ResourceGroupName] <String>
                                          [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
                                          [<CommonParameters>]
                                          Reference:
                                          https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/azurerm.sql/get-azurermsqldatabase?view=azurermps-6.7.0
                                          https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/azurerm.sql/restore-azurermsqldatabase?view=azurermps-6

                                          Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution.
                                          After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear in the review screen.
                                          You are managing a Microsoft Azure SQL database.
                                          Users of the database report that queries to the database are slow to return results.
                                          You need to recommend a solution to identify the most likely cause of the slow queries and to archive all database events for at least 90 days.
                                          Solution: You deploy Intelligent Insights to identify the slow queries and an Azure event hub to archive all the database events.
                                          Does this meet the goal?

                                          • A. Yes
                                          • B. No
                                          Answer: B

                                          A solution for the data warehouse system must be created to provide disaster recovery between SQL03 and an Azure virtual machine named SQL04.
                                          You need to ensure that the performance statistics for the research department are collected. What should you enable?

                                          • A. Dynamic Data Masking
                                          • B. Index advisor
                                          • C. Scale and Configuration
                                          • D. Query Performance Insight
                                          Answer: D

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                                          You need to implement a solution to meet the technical requirements for the database administrators.
                                          Which three actions should you perform in sequence from the Azure portal? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

                                          Answer:


                                          Explanation

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