Course Outline
Introduction to Database Fundamentals
- Database files, Client-Server Architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Their Distinctions
- Express, Standard, Enterprise
- Workgroup, Mobile, 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
- Managing database files and their storage locations
- Configuring file size and growth settings
- Partitioning tables
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Defining columns and attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Configuring 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 Operations
- Full Backups
- Differential Backups
- Transaction Log Backups
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs
- Incremental database backup strategy
- Database file copy strategy
Core Security and Administration of SQL Server
Automation Workflows
- Maintenance Plans
- Job Scheduling
Security and Administration in SQL Server
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- SA Account Management
- User Account Creation
- Schemas
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication Techniques
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrade Pathways
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side Installations
- 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
