Course Outline
Foundations of Databases
- Database files and 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
- Managing database files and storage locations
- File size allocation and auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT operations
- UPDATE commands
- DELETE statements
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Columns and data attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Defining Indexes and Keys
Indexing Strategies
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- Comparing REBUILD and REORGANIZE
Building Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk-logged
Backup Fundamentals
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction Log backups
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy
- Combining full backups with transaction logs
- Incremental database backup approaches
- Direct database file copying methods
Security and Administration Essentials
Automation Techniques
- Maintenance Plans
- Job Scheduling
Advanced Security and Administration
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- Managing the SA Account
- User account creation
- Schemas
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication Methods
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrading SQL Server
- In-Place versus Side-by-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Cluster upgrades
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Foundational knowledge of 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
Raymund Libre - SYKES Asia, Inc.
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
the in depth knowledge and customize approach
