Course Outline
Introduction to Databases
- Database files, Client-Server Architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Their Differences
- Express, Standard, Enterprise
- Workgroup, Mobile, Developer
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
Database Creation
- Managing database files and their storage locations
- File sizing and auto-growth settings
- Table partitioning strategies
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT operations
- UPDATE operations
- DELETE operations
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Columns and their attributes
- Defining data types
- Indexes and Keys
Index Management
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk logged
Backup Operations
- Full backups
- Differential backups
- Transaction Log backups
Backup Strategies
- Full database backup strategy
- Combined full and transaction log backup strategy
- Incremental database backup strategy
- Database file copying strategy
Essential Security and Administration in SQL Server
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- Jobs
Security and Access Control
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- SA Account
- Creating User Accounts
- Schemas
High Availability
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
Activity Monitoring in SQL Server
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrades
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side installations
- Service Packs
- Clustering
Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with computers 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
