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Exam 70-764: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure
This exam is intended for database professionals who perform installation, maintenance, and configuration tasks. Other responsibilities include setting up database systems, making sure those systems operate efficiently, and regularly storing, backing up, and securing data from unauthorized access.
Part of the requirements for: MCSA: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration
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Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-764.aspx
Microsoft 70-764 Deutsch Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
| Exam Name: | Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure |
| Exam Number: | 70-764 |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration MCSE: Data Management and Analytics |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (approx.) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 (approx.) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scaled score) |
| Exam Duration: | 120–150 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Exam retired and replaced by role-based certifications (note: retired January 2021, but information maintained for reference) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, German, Spanish |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 70-764 Deutsch Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at testing centers (e.g., Pearson VUE) or through approved online proctoring (availability may vary by region and retirement status) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience in SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, and database administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/learn/certifications/exams/70-764 |
Microsoft 70-764 Deutsch Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
| Manage and monitor SQL Server instances | 35–40% | - Monitor database activity
- 1. Configure data collector
- 2. Identify blocking sessions and tempdb resource usage
- General monitoring
- 1. SQL Agent alerts and operators
- 2. Policy-based management
- Manage indexes and statistics
- 1. Statistics updates and maintenance
- 2. Index fragmentation and missing indexes
- Monitor queries and performance
- 1. Query Store and Extended Events
- 2. Identify problematic execution plans
|
| Manage high availability and disaster recovery | 20–25% | - Implement disaster recovery
- 1. Log shipping
- 2. Design disaster recovery solutions
- Implement high availability
- 1. Always On Availability Groups
- 2. Failover clustering
|
| Configure data access and auditing | 20–25% | - Configure encryption
- 1. Configure transparent data encryption
- 2. Implement column and backup encryption
- 3. Configure encrypted connections
- Configure data access and permissions
- 1. Configure row-level security and dynamic data masking
- 2. Manage logins, users, and roles
- 3. Manage database object permissions
- Configure auditing
- 1. Query and analyze audit logs
- 2. Configure SQL Server audit
|
| Manage backup and restore of databases | 20–25% | - Restore databases
- 1. Point-in-time restore
- 2. Piecemeal and page restores
- Manage database integrity
- 1. Database consistency checks
- 2. Corruption recovery
- Develop backup strategy
- 1. Backup planning and automation
- 2. Transaction log backups and differential strategy
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