Course Outline
Foundations of Databases
- Database files and the Client-Server model
- Relational database management systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Comparative Differences
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer
Essential SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
Core SQL Server Services
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Database Creation
- File structure and storage location
- Size configuration and automatic growth
- Table partitioning
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Columns and attributes
- Data type selection
- Indexes and keys
Index Management
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE
Building Database Applications
Server-Side Development
- Stored procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk logged
Backup Operations
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction log backups
Strategic Backup Approaches
- Full database copy strategy
- Combined full and transaction log strategy
- Incremental backup strategy
- File-level copy strategy
Foundations of SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation Techniques
- Maintenance plans
- Jobs
Advanced Security and Administration in SQL Server
- Server-level roles
- Database-level roles
- SA account management
- Account creation
- Schemas
High Availability Architectures
- Log shipping
- Database mirroring
- Server clustering
Replication Strategies
- Snapshot replication
- Transactional replication
- Merge replication
Monitoring with SQL Server Activity Monitor
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrade Pathways
- In-Place vs. Side-by-Side upgrades
- Service packs
- Cluster upgrades
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with computer systems 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
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Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
the in depth knowledge and customize approach
