Course Outline
Introduction to Database Fundamentals
- Database files and the Client-Server architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Key Differences
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise editions
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer editions
Essential SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
Core SQL Server Services
- Database Engine Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Database Creation
- Configuring database files and their storage locations
- Managing file size and auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT operations
- UPDATE commands
- DELETE actions
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Defining columns and their attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Managing indexes and keys
Indexing Strategies
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE processes
Building Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- User-Defined Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk Logged
Backup Operations
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction Log backups
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy
- Combining full backups with transaction logs
- Incremental database backup strategy
- Database file copy strategy
Foundations of SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation Features
- Maintenance Plans
- Job scheduling
Advanced Security and Administration
- Server-level Roles
- Database-level Roles
- SA Account management
- Creating user accounts
- Security Schemes
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication Technologies
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrade Pathways
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Pack installation
- Cluster upgrades
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with computer fundamentals and the Windows operating system.
Testimonials (6)
The instructor brought his A game again as he superbly took my staff through the customized training with expert timing, knowledge, support, and rapport with my staff.
James - Shawnee Mission School District
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Trainer was knowledgeable and personable
Matthew - Shawnee Mission School District
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Shane was very personable and related the information in a way that was easy to understand.
Matthew - Shawnee Mission Schools
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Well prepared trainer open for additional questions of any kind at any time
Thomas Griffig - MTU Aero Engines Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
The exercises and hands-on activity
Raymund Libre - SYKES Asia, Inc.
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
the in depth knowledge and customize approach
