Course Outline
Foundational Database Concepts
- 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
- Database file structure and storage locations
- File sizing and growth management
- Table partitioning
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Column definitions and attributes
- Data type selection
- Indexing and key strategies
Indexing
- 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 Procedures
- Full backup
- Differential backup
- Transaction Log backup
Backup Strategies
- Complete database copy strategy
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs
- Incremental database backup approach
- Database file copying strategies
Foundational SQL Server Security and Administration
Automation
- Maintenance Plans
- Scheduled Jobs
SQL Server Security and Administration Essentials
- 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
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrading
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Clustering considerations
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
