Exam DP-800 Topic 3 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
Topic #: 3
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You have an SDK-style SQL database project stored in a Git repository. The project targets an Azure SQL database.
The CI build fails with unresolved reference errors when the project references system objects.
You need to update the SQL database project to ensure that dotnet build validates successfully by including the correct system objects in the database model for Azure SQL Database.
Solution: Add the Microsoft.SqlServer.Dacpacs.Master NuGet package to the project.
Does this meet the goal?

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Correct:
* Add the Microsoft.SqlServer.Dacpacs.Azure.Master NuGet package to the project.
To resolve system reference errors in an SDK-style SQL project targeting Azure SQL Database, you need to add a reference to the Microsoft.SqlServer.Dacpacs.Azure.Master NuGet package.
In your .sqlproj file, include the following item group:
<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.SqlServer.Dacpacs.Azure.Master" Version="1.60.0" />
</ItemGroup>
Why this works:
System Objects: Standard SDK-style projects don't automatically include system views (like sys.database_principals or sys.dm_db_resource_stats). This package provides the necessary metadata for the compiler.
Azure Specifics: It includes Azure-only system objects that aren't present in the standard master database dacpac used for on-premises SQL Server.
CI/CD Friendly: Since it is a NuGet package, the dotnet build command will automatically restore it during the CI process without requiring manual file paths or local installations of Visual Studio.
Incorrect:
* Add an artifact reference to the Azure SQL Database master.dacpac file.
* Add the Microsoft.SqlServer.Dacpacs.Master NuGet package to the project.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/tools/sql-database-projects/concepts/system-objects

by zakmarli at Jul 16, 2026, 04:18 AM

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zakmarli
2026-07-16 04:18:46
NuGet package provides the master database DACPAC reference, allowing the compiler to resolve system objects and validate the project successfully.
This is the recommended approach for SDK-style SQL projects when unresolved references are caused by system objects in Azure SQL Database projects.
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✅ Yes – Add the Microsoft.SqlServer.Dacpacs.Master NuGet package to the project.
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