Microsoft Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The DP-420 (Microsoft Cosmos DB Developer Specialty) costs $165, has 40-60 questions, 100-minute duration, pass score 700/1000. Covers Azure database administration, data platform resources, and database administration on Azure SQL. ExamCert has practice questions available.
Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420) Study Materials
DP-420 validates your expertise in implementing Azure database administration, data platform resources, and database optimization using Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
500+ Database Admin Questions
Real-world scenarios covering database security, Azure SQL configurations, backup and restore, and Azure database administration
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Each answer includes detailed walkthroughs of Azure SQL configurations and database optimization best practices
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Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420) Exam Domains
40-60 questions in 120 minutes. Passing score: 700/1000. Exam fee: $165 USD.
Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources
Database securitys, label policies, encryption, Azure Azure Cosmos DB Developer, Azure SQL Azure Cosmos DB Developer
Implement a Secure Environment
Azure SQL configurations for Azure SQL, endpoint Azure SQL, Azure SQL alerts, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps integration
Monitor, Configure, and Optimize Resources
Retention policies, retention labels, records management, Azure SQL Data Lifecycle Management
Why DP-420?
Specialized database administration and Azure database administration cert. Ideal for administrators managing data classification, protection, and governance in Azure SQL environments.
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Who Is the Microsoft DP-420 Exam For?
Target Audience
The DP-420 validates expertise in implementing Azure database administration, data platform resources, and database optimization. For database administration administrators and Azure database administration specialists managing Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •Familiarity with Azure SQL services (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
- •Understanding of data classification and database security
- •Experience with data platform resources policies and database administration features
- •Knowledge of backup and restore and records management
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice, case studies, drag-and-drop
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