Course Outline
Foundational Database Concepts
- Database files and the Database Client \/ Server architecture
- Relational database management systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Their Distinctions
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise editions
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer editions
Essential SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
Core Services within SQL Server
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Database Creation
- Database file structures and storage locations
- File sizing and automatic growth configurations
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT statements
- UPDATE statements
- DELETE statements
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Column definitions and attributes
- Specifying data types
- Indexing and key structures
Index Management
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- Comparison of REBUILD and REORGANIZE operations
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk Logged
Backup Mechanisms
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction Log backups
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy
- Combined full backup and transaction log strategy
- Incremental database backup strategy
- Database file mirroring or copying strategy
Core Security and Administration in SQL Server
Automation Processes
- Maintenance Plans
- Jobs
Security and Administrative Controls
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- SA Account management
- User account creation
- Schemas
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 Paths
- In-Place versus Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Cluster upgrades
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with general computing concepts 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
