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Practice Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Practice Exam 7Question 22

Hard1 markMultiple Choice

Domain 2.1: Relational DataDatabaseHyperscale

AZ-305 · Question 22 · Domain 2.1: Relational Data

An enterprise needs to migrate a 80 TB relational database to Azure. The database requires rapid scaling of compute and storage independently, and near-instantaneous database backups regardless of size. Which Azure SQL deployment option should you recommend?

Answer options:

A.

Azure SQL Database Hyperscale

B.

Azure SQL Database Business Critical

C.

Azure SQL Managed Instance General Purpose

D.

Azure Synapse Analytics dedicated SQL pool

How to approach this question

Identify the SQL tier designed for massive databases >16TB.

Full Answer

A.Azure SQL Database Hyperscale✓ Correct

Azure SQL Database Hyperscale

Hyperscale architecture separates compute and storage, allowing databases up to 100 TB with fast backups. Pillar: Performance Efficiency.

Common mistakes

Choosing Business Critical which has strict storage limits.

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