Course Outline
Database Fundamentals
- Database files and client-server architecture.
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
SQL Server Editions and Differences
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise editions.
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer editions.
SQL Server Management Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio.
- SQL Server Agent.
SQL Server Services
- Database Engine Services.
- Analysis Services.
- Reporting Services.
- Integration Services.
System Databases
- Master.
- Model.
- Msdb.
- Tempdb.
- Distribution.
- Resource.
Database Creation
- Understanding database files and their storage locations.
- Configuring file size and auto-growth settings.
- Implementing table partitioning.
Data Modification Language (DML)
- INSERT statements.
- UPDATE statements.
- DELETE statements.
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Defining columns and attributes.
- Specifying data types.
- Managing indexes and keys.
Indexing Strategies
- Clustered indexes.
- Non-clustered indexes.
- Performing REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE operations.
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures.
- Views.
- User-defined Functions.
- Triggers.
Recovery Models
- Simple Recovery Model.
- Full Recovery Model.
- Bulk-Logged Recovery Model.
Backup Types
- Full Backups.
- Differential Backups.
- Transaction Log Backups.
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy.
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs.
- Incremental backup strategy.
- File-level copy strategy.
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
Automation
- Maintenance Plans.
- SQL Agent Jobs.
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
- Server Roles.
- Database Roles.
- The SA Account.
- Creating User Accounts.
- Schemas.
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping.
- Database Mirroring.
- Failover Clustering.
Replication
- Snapshot Replication.
- Transactional Replication.
- Merge Replication.
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler.
Upgrade Methods
- In-place upgrades vs. side-by-side installations.
- Applying Service Packs.
- Cluster-based upgrades.
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
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Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
the in depth knowledge and customize approach
