Course Outline
Foundations of Databases
- Database files and Client-Server architectures
- Relational database management systems (RDBMS)
Microsoft SQL Server Editions and Distinctions
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise editions
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer editions
Microsoft SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
Microsoft SQL Server Services
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- MSSQL System Database (Msdb)
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Creating a Database
- Database file structure and storage location
- Managing file size and automatic growth
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT commands
- UPDATE commands
- DELETE commands
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design
- Defining columns and attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Establishing indexes and keys
Indexing
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE strategies
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 strategies
- Combining full backups with transaction logs
- Incremental database backup approaches
- Direct copying of database files
Core Security and Administration in Microsoft SQL Server
Automation
- Configuring Maintenance Plans
- Managing Jobs
Advanced Security and Administration
- Server Roles
- Database Roles
- Managing the SA Account
- User Account Creation
- Security Schemas
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Replication
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
Monitoring with Activity Monitor
- Utilizing SQL Server Profiler
System Upgrades
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Cluster Considerations
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
