Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server Training

About the Training

 

“Introduction to Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server” Training offers a comprehensive entry-level course focused on SQL Server. This training covers fundamental SQL Server topics and the essential skills needed for designing database solutions with SQL Server.

The training introduces participants to the core features of SQL Server, including database design, performance optimization, security, and other key concepts. Through real-life examples and projects, participants will deepen their understanding of SQL Server.

In addition, the course teaches which tools and technologies are used in the design and development process of SQL Server-based database solutions. Participants will learn how to manage data processing, real-time analysis, database design, security, and other essential features. Moreover, they will gain an understanding of how to design and manage database solutions with SQL Server.

The “Introduction to Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server” Training covers all the fundamental aspects of the database solution design process with SQL Server. Participants will acquire the foundational skills needed before starting to design and develop effective database solutions.

The training program begins with the basics of SQL Server topics. Participants will learn key concepts such as database design, performance optimization, and security. Additionally, they will gain insights into the role of SQL Server-based database solutions in the design and management process, providing them with the fundamental building blocks necessary for database design.

The training emphasizes SQL Server and its associated core features and components, equipping participants with essential skills such as real-time data processing, database design, and security. The course content covers fundamental topics such as database design and database management.

Finally, the course provides knowledge on how to develop a SQL Server-based database solution. This process includes designing the solution, conducting tests, and ultimately developing the database solution based on SQL Server. These insights will help participants successfully design and develop database solutions with SQL Server.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding the features and functions of the Microsoft SQL Server database system.
  • Learning principles and best practices for database design.
  • Gaining knowledge about database normalization and denormalization techniques.
  • Developing the ability to optimize database performance.
  • Understanding and applying database backup and recovery strategies.
  • Acquiring knowledge about database security.
  • Gaining proficiency in using tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
  • Developing practical skills in designing and managing database systems.
By the end of this training program, you will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to design and manage database solutions within the Microsoft SQL Server database system.

Prerequisites

  • Basic Knowledge of Database Concepts and Terminology: To understand database design and management topics, you should have a fundamental understanding of database concepts.
  • Programming Experience: Individuals with experience working with database systems and/or programming skills will be able to follow this training more effectively.
  • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server: The training program focuses on the Microsoft SQL Server database system, so it is expected that you have some experience or basic knowledge of using this system.
These prerequisites may be defined differently by the training provider, or additional requirements may be requested. We recommend contacting the training provider to learn about the specific prerequisites they have set.

Who Should Attend?

  • Database Administrators: Database administrators who are proficient in and wish to specialize further in the design and management of database systems can benefit from this training.
  • Database Developers: Database developers who work with database systems and want to develop applications on these systems can benefit from this training.
  • Database Analysts: Database analysts who work with database systems and want to perform analyses on these systems can benefit from this training.
  • IT Department Staff: IT department staff who want to gain knowledge and skills in database systems can benefit from this training.
  • IT Professionals: IT professionals who want to acquire skills and knowledge in database systems and work on these systems can benefit from this training.The individuals listed are just examples, and other professional groups may also be interested in this training. We recommend carefully evaluating your own needs and goals before enrolling in the training.

Outline

Introduction to Enterprise Data Architecture
  • As organisations grow to enterprise scale, their IT infrastructure requirements become more complex and the network environment often includes an increasing number of servers, client computers, network segments, and other components. Because data is fundamental to most IT operations, careful thought must be given to the provisioning and management of databases across the enterprise.
  • Lessons:
  • Considerations for Enterprise Data
  • Assessing an Existing Infrastructure
  • Lab: Assessing an Existing Enterprise Data Infrastructure
Multi-Server Configuration Management
  • When an enterprise infrastructure includes multiple database servers, it can be useful to standardise and enforce configuration settings in order to ensure compliance and manageability. This module discusses Policy-Based Management in SQL Server, and describes how it can be used together with enterprise configuration management tools such as Microsoft System Centre to aid enterprise database server management.
  • Lessons:
  • Policy-Based Management
  • Microsoft System Centre
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing Policy-Based Management
Monitoring SQL Server 2014 Health
  • This module describes Data Collector and the SQL Server Utility Control Point (UCP), two features of SQL Server 2014 that enable delegates to perform in-depth health monitoring across the enterprise.
  • Lessons:
  • Introduction to Health Monitoring
  • Data Collector
  • SQL Server Utility
  • Lab: Monitoring SQL Server Health
Consolidating Database Workloads with SQL Server 2014
  • This module provides an overview of the benefits of consolidating database workloads by using SQL Server 2014, and describes the different options for implementing a consolidation strategy. It also describes how delegates can manage a consolidated infrastructure in various scenarios.
  • Lessons:
  • Considerations for Database Server Consolidation
  • Managing Resources in a Consolidated Database Infrastructure
  • Lab: SQL Server Consolidation
Introduction to Cloud Data Solutions
  • Cloud computing has risen to prominence very rapidly within the world of IT, and many organisations have implemented cloud-based solutions that encompass all or part of their infrastructure. This module describes some of the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and outlines how to include SQL Server 2014 in a private cloud infrastructure.
  • Lessons:
  • Overview of Cloud Computing
  • SQL Server in a Private Cloud
  • Lab: Preparing a SQL Server Installation in a Virtual Machine Template
Introduction to High Availability in SQL Server 2014
  • Maintaining highly available database services is vital in a 24-hour operating environment. SQL Server 2014 includes many features that can help organizations to deliver the levels of service they require to drive their businesses. This module explains the different ways that delegates can implement high availability by using SQL Server 2014. It also describes how to use log shipping to promote resilience for individual user databases.
  • Lessons:
  • High Availability Concepts and Options in SQL Server 2014
  • Log Shipping
  • Lab: Using Log Shipping
Clustering with Windows Server and SQL Server 2014
  • SQL Server 2014 is closely integrated with the Windows Server Failover Clustering feature in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, enabling delegates to create enterprise-class clustering solutions that can deliver comprehensive high availability and disaster recovery solutions. This module explains how Windows Server Failover Clustering and SQL Server AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances work, and describes how to implement clustering to protect service availability.
  • Lessons:
  • Introduction to Windows Server Failover Clustering
  • SQL Server AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances
  • Lab: Implementing an AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instance
AlwaysOn Availability Groups
  • SQL Server 2014 includes AlwaysOn Availability Groups to provide high availability for groups of databases. This module describes AlwaysOn Availability Groups in SQL Server 2014, explains the key concepts of AlwaysOn Availability Groups, and describes how delegates can use them to maintain highly available databases.
  • Lessons:
  • Introduction to AlwaysOn Availability Groups
  • Working with AlwaysOn Availability Groups
  • Considerations for Using AlwaysOn Availability Groups
  • Lab: Implementing and Testing an AlwaysOn Availability Group
Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • This module describes the planning considerations for high availability and disaster recovery, and provides common implementation scenarios for on-premises, hybrid, and Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Lessons:
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery with SQL Server 2014
  • SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions
  • Lab: Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Replicating Data
  • SQL Server replication enables users to copy and distribute data and database objects to other computers and locations in an enterprise, which can improve availability and scalability. This module provides an overview of SQL Server replication and explains the agents used to implement replication. It also describes some common replication scenarios, how to design an appropriate replication system, and how to monitor and troubleshoot replication.
  • Lessons:
  • SQL Server Replication
  • Planning Replication
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing Replication
 

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