Course Outline
Database Fundamentals
- Database files and Client/Server architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Comparative Analysis
- 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
- Managing database file locations
- Configuring file size and growth settings
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT statements
- UPDATE statements
- DELETE statements
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Defining columns and attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Implementing indexes and keys
Index Management
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- Comparing REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE operations
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk logged
Backup Processes
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction Log backups
Backup Strategies
- Complete database backup strategy
- Combined full backup and transaction log strategy
- Incremental database backup approach
- Database file copy strategy
Foundations of SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- Jobs
Security and Administrative Controls in SQL Server
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- SA Account management
- User account creation
- Schemes
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
System Upgrades
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side installations
- Service Packs
- Cluster considerations
Industry 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
