Course Outline
Fundamentals 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
SQL Server Management Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- SQL Server Agent
SQL Server Services
- Database Engine Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
Core System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Database Creation
- Understanding database files and their storage locations
- Configuring file size and growth parameters
- Implementing table partitioning
Data Modification Language (DML)
- INSERT operations
- UPDATE operations
- DELETE operations
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Defining columns and attributes
- Specifying data types
- Utilizing indexes and keys
Index Management
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- REBUILD versus REORGANIZE
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk-Logged
Backup Procedures
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction log backups
Backup Strategy Implementation
- Full database copy strategy
- Full backup combined with transaction log strategy
- Incremental database backup strategy
- Database file copy strategy
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- SQL Server Jobs
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
- Server roles
- Database roles
- SA (System Administrator) account management
- Creating user accounts
- Schemas
High Availability Solutions
- Log shipping
- Database mirroring
- Server clustering
Replication Technologies
- Snapshot replication
- Transactional replication
- Merge replication
Monitoring SQL Server Activity
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrade Paths
- In-place versus side-by-side upgrades
- Applying service packs
- Cluster upgrades
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
