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SQL Server Administration training course

Effectively Install, Maintain & Tune SQL Server And Maximise Your Organisation's Investment In The Database

"Our tailored course provided a well rounded introduction and also covered some intermediate level topics that we needed to know. Clive gave us some best practice ideas and tips to take away. Fast paced but the instructor never lost any of the delegates"

Brian Leek, Data Analyst, May 2022

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Highlights

Install Microsoft SQL Server 2012/14 and the bundled tools
Learn many tools that facilitate effective Database Administration
Monitor the smooth running of the Database Server
Maintain the Database and Indexes
Setup and control Database Security
Cope effectively with Database Disaster Recovery
Implement High Availability and Replication
Use relevant TSQL commands
Understand the basics of Integration Services
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Course Details

Course Detail

SQL Server 2012/2014 Overview

Availability and Scalability Features
Security Features
Data Management Features
Administration and Maintenance Features
Development Features
To enable SQLiMail
Testing mail delivery

Installing SQL Server 2012/2014

SQL Server Editions
Installing Microsoft SQL Server
System Requirements
Preparing for a SQL 2012/14 Installation
Installation Checklist
Setup Features
Using the System Consistency Checker
Component Install
Unattended Installation
Installation Sequence
Installation Maintenance
Upgrading from previous versions of SQL Server
Retaining SQL previous versions
To verify the Installation
Administrative Tools

Upgrading to SQL Server Management Studio

Management Studio Windows
Registered Servers
Object Explorer
Review Database Objects
Modify Database Properties
Create Database Scripts
The Maintenance Plans Node
Solution Explorer
Query Editor
Template Explorer
Dynamic Help
Upgrading to SQL Server Computer Manager
SQL Server 2012 or 2014 Services node
SQL Server 2012 or 2014 Network Configuration node
SQL Server 2012 or 2014 Native Client Configuration node
The SQLCMD Management Utility
SQLCMD Syntax
SQLCMD Variables
Dedicated Administrative Connection
SQL Server Management Studio SQLCMD Mode
Using SQL Management Objects
SMO Object Model

Monitoring the Database Server

Managing Metadata Views
Metadata Storage
System Views
Information Schema
Catalog Views
Sys All
Dynamic Management Views
System Stored Procedures

Database and Index Maintenance

Index Management
New Index Features
Creating Indexes
Online Index Maintenance
Parallel (multiple CPU) Index Operations
Lock Options
Included Columns in Indexes
Partitioned Tables and Indexes
XML Index Support
Altering an Index
Rebuilding an Index
Reorganising an Index
Disabling an Index
Dropping an Index
Index Fragmentation
Using the Database Tuning Advisor

Securing SQL Server 2012 2014

Implementing Securables
New Security Features
Principals
Securables
Permissions
Permission Types
Managing Logins
Managing Users
Managing Schemas
Schema Definition
Using Schemas
Managing Execution Context
Managing Permissions
Manage Server Permissions
Manage Server-Scope Securable Permissions
Manage Database Permissions
Manage Database-Scope Securable Permissions
Managing Certificates
Native Data Encryption
Code and Module Signing

SQL Server Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery
SQL 2012 / 2014 Disaster Recovery Feature
Enhanced Features
Database Snapshots
Creating a Snapshot
Common Snapshot Applications
Undeleting table rows
Undoing a table update
Recovering a dropped object
Backup and Restore
Backup Changes
Restore Changes
Media Integrity Changes
Recovering the MASTER Database
Create a mirrored backup
Restore from the backup mirror
Create a snapshot
Restore the snapshot data
Automate the creation of daily snapshots

Database Availability

SQL Server 2012 /2014 Data Availability
Database Mirroring
The Witness Server and Automatic Failover
Configuring Database Mirroring
Transaction Safety Level
Operating Modes
High Availability Operating Mode
High Protection Operating Mode
High Performance Operating Mode
Mirroring Security
Monitoring Mirroring
Database States for Database Mirroring
Prepare the Servers
Configure Mirroring
Verify Principal and Mirror Access
Execute the Mirror Failover
Verify Mirror and Witness Status
Terminating the Mirror Session

Replicating Information

Replication Enhancements
Stand-alone Replication Monitor
Support for Oracle Publishing
HTTP Synchronisation for Merge Replication
Subscriber Initialisation
Replicating DDL Statements
Modified User Interface
Replication Management Objects
To Configure Publishing and Distribution
Configuring Peer-to-Peer Replication
Create a Publication
Create a Subscription with RMO

SQL Server 2012 /2014 Integration Services

Creating the Database Objects
Creating a Package Using Business Intelligence Studio
Integration Services Project Template
OLE DB Command object
Column Mappings
Adding a Data Viewer

Monitoring and Performance

SQL Server Profiler
Optimal Data Storage
Diagnostic Tools
Query Analyzer
Database Engine Tuning Advisor
Index Optimisation
Federated Database Servers
Partitioned Indexes
Lock optimsation
Best Practices for Native XML Web Services

Who should attend

IT professionals who need the fundamental skills to install, maintain, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Feedback

4.8 out of 5 average

Brian Leek, Data Analyst, May 2022

“JBI did a great job of customizing their syllabus to suit our business needs and also bringing our team up to speed on the current best practices. Our teams varied widely in terms of experience and the Instructor handled this particularly well - very impressive”

Brian F, Team Lead, RBS, Data Analysis Course, 20 April 2022

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Why Come to JBI Training for a SQL Server Admin Course?

Client feedback shows that delegates on our courses will best engage when they can relate course topics to their own day-to-day practices and requirements. Where possible, we run this course as a consultative, workshop-style event, in which discussion of relevant topics takes place in relation to the delegates' own applications and scenarios.

To facilitate this type of event, a subject matter expert leads the training, hands-on labs and discussions to ensure course topics are covered in a meaningful, relevant and timely manner. Delegates may be able to bring their own practical requirements and work to the course if the subjects and course topics are suitable.

Our 5-day SQL Server 2012/2014 training course for administrators will give delegates the skills of setting up, maintaining and getting the most out of Microsoft's latest version of SQL Server .

Demonstrations and course labs will be on SQL 2012 with any specific differences being demonstrated where necessary (usually in a short session at the end of each day).

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