Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The Administering Microsoft SQL Server training course is designed to equip database administrators with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of SQL Server administration’s best practices, tools, and techniques.
Objectives
- Understand the architecture and components of Microsoft SQL Server.
- Perform installation, configuration, and upgrade of SQL Server.
- Manage database security, implement encryption, and handle data protection.
- Configure and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL Server performance.
- Execute advanced database management and administration tasks.
- Prepare for SQL Server Administration certification exams..
Audience
- Understand SQL Server Architecture: Explore the fundamental components and architecture of Microsoft SQL Server, including database engine, storage, memory management, and security mechanisms.
- Installation and Configuration: Learn how to install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Database Management: Master the essential tasks related to creating, managing, and monitoring databases, including backup and restore operations, data integrity checks, and database optimization.
- Security Administration: Implement robust security measures to protect SQL Server instances and databases, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing.
- Performance Tuning and Optimization: Discover techniques for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, optimizing query performance, and improving overall system efficiency.
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Explore high availability solutions such as failover clustering, database mirroring, and Always Availability Groups, as well as strategies for disaster recovery and data protection.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Learn how to effectively monitor SQL Server environments using built-in tools and third-party solutions, and troubleshoot common issues to ensure continuous availability and performance.
- Automation and Maintenance: Utilize automation scripts and maintenance plans to streamline routine administrative tasks, such as backups, index maintenance, and database consistency checks.
Pre- requisites
- Basic knowledge of database concepts and structures.
- Familiarity with Windows Server environments and networking.
- Experience with using SQL and understanding of T-SQL scripting.
- Prior experience in IT or database roles is beneficial but not mandatory.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server Administration
- Overview of SQL Server Architecture
- Key Components and Tools (SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Configuration Manager, etc.)
- Understanding SQL Server Instances and Databases
Module 2: Installation and Configuration
- Planning SQL Server Installation
- Installing SQL Server and SQL Server Management Tools
- Post-installation Configuration
- Configuring Server and Database Settings for Optimal Performance
Module 3: User Management and Security
- Understanding Authentication and Authorization
- Managing Logins, Users, and Roles
- Implementing Schema Management
- Security Best Practices: Policies, Compliance, and Auditing
- Advanced Security Features: Row-Level Security and Dynamic Data Masking
Module 4: Database Management
- Database Creation and Configuration
- Data Storage Management: Filegroups and Partitioning
- Implementing and Managing Indexes and Views
- Data Import/Export using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Module 5: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Understanding High Availability Concepts
- Configuring Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances
- Implementing Log Shipping
- Backup Strategies and Best Practices
- Planning and Implementing Disaster Recovery Solutions
Module 6: Performance Monitoring and Tuning
- Tools for Monitoring SQL Server Performance (Performance Monitor, DMVs, Query Store)
- Identifying and Resolving Performance Bottlenecks
- SQL Server Query Tuning Techniques
- Automated and Conditional Maintenance Jobs
Module 7: Advanced Database Features
- Understanding and Implementing Replication
- Transactional Replication Setup and Management
- Log Shipping: Configuration and Management
- Using SQL Server Agent for Job Scheduling and Automation
Module 8: SQL Server Encryption and Data Protection
- Encryption Options in SQL Server (TDE, Cell-level Encryption)
- Configuring and Managing Transparent Data Encryption
- Best Practices for Managing Keys and Certificates
- Ensuring Data Security with Encryption and Masking Techniques
Module 9: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
- Setting up and Using SQL Server Monitoring Tools
- Troubleshooting Common SQL Server Issues
- Effective Database Maintenance Practices
- Using Resource Governor to Manage Server Resources
Module 10: Upgrading and Migrating SQL Server
- Planning an Upgrade Path
- Migrating Databases to New SQL Server Instances
- Managing Version and Edition Upgrades
- Post-migration Testing and Performance Tuning
Module 11: Lab Sessions and Practical Exercises
- Hands-on Labs for High Availability Setup
- Performance Tuning and Query Optimization Labs
- Security Implementation Workshops
- Disaster Recovery Role-Playing Scenarios
