Course Outline
Fundamentals of Databases
- Database files and Client/Server architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Distinctions
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise editions
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer editions
SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- SQL Server Agent
SQL Server Services
- Database Engine
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
Core System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Creating a Database
- Database file types and storage locations
- File sizing and auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT statements
- UPDATE statements
- DELETE statements
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Defining columns and attributes
- Specifying data types
- Configuring indexes and keys
Indexes
- Clustered indexes
- Non-clustered indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE operations
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple recovery model
- Full recovery model
- Bulk-logged recovery model
Backup Types
- Full backup
- Differential backup
- Transaction log backup
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs
- Incremental database backup strategy
- Database file copy strategy
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- Scheduled Jobs
SQL Server Security and Administration Essentials
- Server-level roles
- Database-level roles
- SA (System Administrator) account management
- Account creation processes
- Schema management
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Failover Clustering
Replication
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrade Procedures
- In-place vs. Side-by-Side upgrades
- Service Pack installations
- Cluster-related 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
