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2.5. Reflection Checkpoint: Relational Data Mastery
You have now explored relational database concepts, the Azure SQL family, and the security/governance tools that protect them.
Self-Assessment Prompts:
- Can you explain the difference between TDE and Always Encrypted?
- Do you know which service provides Data Lineage?
- Do you understand the difference between DDL and DML commands?
- Can you choose between SQL on VM, Managed Instance, and SQL Database based on a scenario?
Take a moment to reaffirm your understanding. The groundwork you lay here will shape your success in the modules to come.