Course Outline
Foundational Database Concepts
- Database files and 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 SQL Server Services
- 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 auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT statements
- UPDATE commands
- DELETE operations
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Columns and data attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Configuring indexes and keys
Index Management
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- Comparing REBUILD and REORGANIZE methods
Building 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 copy strategy
Foundations of SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation Frameworks
- Maintenance Plans
- Job scheduling
Advanced Security and Administration of SQL Server
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- The SA Account
- Account creation processes
- Schemas
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication Technologies
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
Monitoring with Activity Monitor
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgradation Paths
- In-Place vs. Side-by-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Cluster upgrades
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with computer operations 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
