Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate
The DP-300 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure Azure. It validates your ability to plan and implement data platform resources, implement a secure environment, monitor, configure, and optimize database resources, configure and manage automation of tasks, and plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment.
Exam details
- Certification
- Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Exam code
- DP-300
- Level
- Associate
- Duration
- Approximately 100 minutes
- Questions
- Typically 40–60 questions
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Cost
- USD $165 — typical price; the exact fee varies by country/region and currency, and local taxes may apply.
- Prerequisites
- None required
- Languages
- English (also available in Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Chinese (Traditional) and Spanish)
- Delivered by
- Pearson VUE
- Renewal
- Free online assessment, every 12 months
Skills measured
- Plan and implement data platform resources
- Implement a secure environment
- Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources
- Configure and manage automation of tasks
- Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment
Study resources & practice tests
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Frequently asked questions
Who should take DP-300?
DP-300 is aimed at database administrators who manage cloud and on-premises databases built with Azure SQL services and SQL Server. It suits professionals who handle the management, availability, security, and performance monitoring of data platform solutions, use Transact-SQL for administrative tasks, and evaluate migration strategies while working alongside data engineers, architects and developers.
How to prepare for DP-300?
Combine the free Microsoft Learn learning paths with hands-on practice using Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server, then confirm your readiness with a reputable practice test. Focus on the skills measured: planning and implementing data platform resources, implementing a secure environment, monitoring, configuring and optimising database resources, configuring and managing automation of tasks, and planning and configuring a high availability and disaster recovery environment. See the study resources below.
How to register for the DP-300 exam?
You book the exam from the official Microsoft certification page, which schedules it through Pearson VUE. You can sit it online with remote proctoring from home or at a test centre. Pick the date and delivery option that suits you when you register.
What is the retake policy if I fail DP-300?
If you don't pass on your first attempt, you must wait 24 hours before retaking. After a second failure you must wait 14 days, with the same 14-day wait before each further attempt. You may take the exam a maximum of five times within a 12-month period, and the exam fee applies to each attempt.