Course Outline
Introduction to Database Fundamentals
- Database files, Database Client / Server architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Differences
- Express, Standard, Enterprise
- Workgroup, Mobile, Developer
Essential SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
Key SQL Server Services
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Creating a Database
- Location and structure of database files
- File size management and auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Columns and their attributes
- Defining appropriate data types
- Implementing Indexes and Keys
Indexing Strategies
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- REBUILD vs. 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
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs
- Incremental database backup approaches
- Database file copy strategies
Foundations of SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation Tasks
- Maintenance Plans
- Scheduled Jobs
Core Security and Administration Concepts
- 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
Monitoring with SQL Server Activity Monitor
- SQL Server Profiler
System Upgrades
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Clustering considerations
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
