Course Outline
Fundamentals of Database Systems
- Database files and the Client-Server architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and 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 Process
- Location and structure of database files
- Managing file sizes and automatic growth
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Defining columns and their attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Configuring indexes and keys
Index Management
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- Comparing REBUILD and REORGANIZE
Building Database Applications
Server-Side Programming Concepts
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk logged
Backup Mechanisms
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction Log backups
Backup Strategy Implementation
- Full database copy strategy
- Combining full backups with transaction logs
- Incremental database backup approaches
- File-level database copy strategies
Foundational SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation Workflows
- Maintenance Plans
- Automated Jobs
Advanced Security and Administration in SQL Server
- Server-level Roles
- Database-level Roles
- The SA Account
- Account Creation
- Schemas
High Availability Architectures
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication Technologies
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrading SQL Server
- In-Place vs. Side-by-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Cluster considerations
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with general 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
