SQL Server 2016 Administration

Enabling you to administer, configure and support major aspects of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 databases
Overview

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is a powerful data platform that will help you quickly build solutions and insights across the organisation.  With the further development of SQL Server Always On technologies, it provides near zero downtime. To benefit from such a powerful product, you will need to be able to identify, configure, and support all major aspects of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 databases.

Course Code
SQL164ADM
Duration
4 Days
Delivery Style
Classroom
Course Type
Public or Private
Max Delegates
12
Available as Nutshell
No

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Purpose of this course

The course covers essential topics in SQL Server Administration including installation, using policies, security, backup, recovery, availability management and monitoring.  The course will include lectures, demonstrations and exercises to consolidate the topics covered.

Who is this course for

Database administrators and support technicians who need to be able to implement and manage Microsoft SQL Server 2016 databases.

You will learn how to
  • Install an instance of SQL Server
  • Create and Configure databases
  • Backup and restore databases
  • Maximise the availability of SQL Server
  • Create logins
  • Manage user and role permissions
  • Prevent transaction logs from using unlimited disk space
  • Monitor SQL Server databases
Benefits for your organisation

SQL Server has become a popular choice for enterprise wide applications. This course will give your organisation the confidence to exploit, manage and support this product both safely and securely. It will help ensure best practices are being followed with SQL Server

Benefits for you as an individual

Many roles now require knowledge of SQL Server. This course will equip you with the skills to manage and support Microsoft SQL Server 2016. You will have confidence in the major topics for SQL Server administration.

Overview of SQL Server Concepts and Features

SQL Server 2016 Features
Server Components
Architecture
Administering SQL Server 2016
Installing SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2016 Editions

Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2016

System Requirements
Performing SQL Server 2016 Setup
Installing SQL Server 2016
Installing SQL Server Management Studio
Upgrading From Previous Versions of SQL Server
Post-Installation Configuration
Dedicated Administrator Connection

Designing and Implementing Databases

Organising Data
Post-Installation Databases
Multiple Database Files for Tempdb
Data Files and Transaction Logs
Planning a Database
Creating Databases
Working with Filegroups
Filestream Data
File Tables
Database Options
Managing Databases

Securing SQL Server

SQL Server Security Terminology
Authentication Modes
Database Access Security
Permissions and Securable
Row-Level Security
Policy-Based Management
Data Encryption
Auditing
Simple Auditing
Security Checklists

Importing, Exporting and Accessing Data

Importing and Exporting Data
Copying Databases with Management Studio
Using the Import/Export Wizard
Introduction to Integration Services
Linked Servers
Other Data Transfer Methods

Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery Fundamentals
Basic Backup and Restore Operations
Further Backup Concepts
Further Recovery Concepts
Backup Compression
Backup Encryption
Recovering System Databases

Enhancing Database Availability

SQL Server 2016 Database Availability
Clustering SQL Server
Database Snapshots
AlwaysOn Availability Groups
AlwaysOn Basic Availability Groups
Database Mirroring
Replication
Configuration Replication
Log Shipping

 

Monitoring the Database Server

Monitoring Systems
Database Mail
Using Operators and Alerts
SQL Server Profiler and Extended Events
Using Windows Performance Monitor
SQL Server Logs
Activity Monitor
Performance Data Collection
SQL Server Utility

 

Maintenance and Optimisation

Managing Jobs
Database Maintenance Plans
Implementing Multi-Server Jobs
Viewing the Execution Plan
Using the Database Tuning Advisor
Index Fragmentation

 

Prerequisites

Delegates must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server. This can be obtained by attending our SQL Server Essentials course. Delegates must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

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About the Lead Trainer

Stephen Morton

Stephen has 20 years’ experience in the IT industry. A member of the Institute of IT Training and British Computer Society with a degree in business computing systems, Stephen has a solid foundation upon which his ITIL® Expert qualification sits.