Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure (20764) Training Course
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This five-day instructor-led course provides students who administer and maintain SQL Server databases with the knowledge and skills to administer a SQL server database infrastructure. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases.
Module 1: SQL Server Security
- Authenticating Connections to SQL Server
- Authorizing Logins to Connect to databases
- Authorization Across Servers
- Partially Contained Databases
Lab : Authenticating Users
- Create Logins
- Create Database Users
- Correct Application Login Issues
- Configure Security for Restored Databases
Module 2: Assigning Server and Database Roles
- Working with server roles
- Working with Fixed Database Roles
- Assigning User-Defined Database Roles
Lab : Assigning server and database roles
- Assigning Server Roles
- Assigning Fixed Database Roles
- Assigning User-Defined Database Roles
- Verifying Security
Module 3: Authorizing Users to Access Resources
- Authorizing User Access to Objects
- Authorizing Users to Execute Code
- Configuring Permissions at the Schema Level
Lab : Authorizing users to access resources
- Granting, Denying, and Revoking Permissions on Objects
- Granting EXECUTE Permissions on Code
- Granting Permissions at the Schema Level
Module 4: Protecting Data with Encryption and Auditing
- Options for auditing data access in SQL Server
- Implementing SQL Server Audit
- Managing SQL Server Audit
- Protecting Data with Encryption
Lab : Using Auditing and Encryption
- Working with SQL Server Audit
- Encrypt a Column as Always Encrypted
- Encrypt a Database using TDE
Module 5: Recovery Models and Backup Strategies
- Understanding Backup Strategies
- SQL Server Transaction Logs
- Planning Backup Strategies
Lab : Understanding SQL Server recovery models
- Plan a Backup Strategy
- Configure Database Recovery Models
Module 6: Backing Up SQL Server Databases
- Backing Up Databases and Transaction Logs
- Managing Database Backups
- Advanced Database Options
Lab : Backing Up Databases
- Backing Up Databases
- Performing Database, Differential, and Transaction Log Backups
- Performing a Partial Backup
Module 7: Restoring SQL Server 2016 Databases
- Understanding the Restore Process
- Restoring Databases
- Advanced Restore Scenarios
- Point-in-Time Recovery
Lab : Restoring SQL Server Databases
- Restoring a Database Backup
- Restring Database, Differential, and Transaction Log Backups
- Performing a Piecemeal Restore
Module 8: Automating SQL Server Management
- Automating SQL Server management
- Working with SQL Server Agent
- Managing SQL Server Agent Jobs
- Multi-server Management
Lab : Automating SQL Server Management
- Create a SQL Server Agent Job
- Test a Job
- Schedule a Job
- Configure Master and Target Servers
Module 9: Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent
- Understanding SQL Server Agent Security
- Configuring Credentials
- Configuring Proxy Accounts
Lab : Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent
- Analyzing Problems in SQL Server Agent
- Configuring a Credential
- Configuring a Proxy Account
- Configuring and testing the Security Context of a Job
Module 10: Monitoring SQL Server with Alerts and Notification
- Monitoring SQL Server Errors
- Configuring Database Mail
- Operators, Alerts, and Notifications
- Alerts in Azure SQL Database
Lab : Monitoring SQL Server with Alerts and Notifications
- Configuring Database Mail
- Configuring Operators
- Configuring Alerts and Notifications
- Testing Alerts and Notifications
Module 11: Introduction to Managing SQL Server by using PowerShell
- Getting Started with Windows PowerShell
- Configure SQL Server using PowerShell
- Administer and Maintain SQL Server with PowerShell
- Managing Azure SQL Databases using PowerShell
Lab : Using PowerShell to Manage SQL Server
- Getting Started with PowerShell
- Using PowerShell to Change SQL Server settings
Module 12: Tracing Access to SQL Server with Extended events
- Extended Events Core Concepts
- Working with Extended Events
Lab : Extended Events
- Using the System_Health Extended Events Session
- Tracking Page Splits Using Extended Events
Module 13: Monitoring SQL Server
- Monitoring activity
- Capturing and Managing Performance Data
- Analyzing Collected Performance Data
- SQL Server Utility
Lab : Monitoring SQL Server
Module 14: Troubleshooting SQL Server
- A Trouble Shooting Methodology for SQL Server
- Resolving Service Related Issues
- Resolving Connectivity and Log-in issues
Lab : Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Troubleshoot and Resolve a SQL Login Issue
- Troubleshoot and Resolve a Service Issue
- Troubleshoot and Resolve a Windows Login Issue
- Troubleshoot and Resolve a Job Execution Issue
- Troubleshoot and Resolve a Performance Issue
Module 15: Importing and Exporting Data
- Transferring Data to and from SQL Server
- Importing and Exporting Table Data
- Using bcp and BULK INSERT to Import Data
- Deploying and Upgrading Data-Tier Application
Lab : Importing and Exporting Data
- Import and Excel Data Using the Import Wizard
- Import a Delimited Text File Using bcp
- Import a Delimited Text File using BULK INSERT
- Create and Test an SSIS Package to Extract Data
- Deploy a Data-Tier Application
This course prepares candidates to take the Microsoft official exam.
Please note the exams are not included in the course and must be booked separately through Pearson Vue.
This course includes:
- Training from a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
- Computer / Laptop to use for the duration of the course
- Microsoft official courseware
- Online labs (if available)
- Refreshments
Course Key Points
Duration: 5 days
Accredited: Available
Exam(s): Not Included
Practice Exam(s): Not Included
Type: Available as Classroom, Virtual Live and In-house
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