Course Outline
Foundations 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 Utilities
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
SQL Server Services
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Database Creation
- File locations and management
- Initial size and auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Columns and attributes
- Data type selection
- Indexes and Keys
Indexing
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE
Building 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
- Full database copy strategy
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs
- Incremental backup strategies
- Copying database files
Foundational Security and Administration
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- Jobs
Security and Administrative Roles
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- SA Account management
- User account creation
- Schemas
High Availability
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrades
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side installations
- Service Packs
- Cluster 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
