Course Outline
Foundations of Databases
- Database files and the Database 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 Toolset
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
SQL Server Services
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
Core System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Creating a Database
- Understanding database file locations
- Managing file size and automatic growth
- Table partitioning strategies
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT statements
- UPDATE statements
- DELETE statements
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Defining columns and attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Configuring indexes and keys
Index Management
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- Comparing REBUILD and REORGANIZE operations
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple model
- Full model
- Bulk logged model
Backup Procedures
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction log backups
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy
- Combining full backups with transaction logs
- Incremental database backup strategies
- Direct database file copying strategies
Security and Administration Fundamentals
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- Scheduled Jobs
Security and Administration Essentials
- Server-level roles
- Database-level roles
- Managing the SA account
- Creating user accounts
- Schemas and permission scoping
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication Techniques
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
Monitoring with SQL Server Activity Monitor
- Using SQL Server Profiler
Upgrading SQL Server
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Packs and updates
- Clustered environment upgrades
Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with 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
