Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2014 Database Administration
- Database Administration Overview
- Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
- Database Management Tools and Techniques
Module 2: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2014
- Planning SQL Server Installation
- Installing SQL Server 2014
- Post-Installation Configuration
Module 3: Working with Databases and Storage
- Introduction to Data Storage with SQL Server
- Managing Storage for System Databases
- Managing Storage for User Databases
- Moving Database Files
- Configuring the Buffer Pool Extension
Module 4: Planning and Implementing a Backup Strategy
- Understanding SQL Server Recovery Models
- Planning a Backup Strategy
- Backing up Databases and Transaction Logs
- Using Backup Options
- Ensuring Backup Reliability
Module 5: Restoring SQL Server 2014 Databases
In this module, you will see how to restore user and system databases and how to implement point-in-time recovery.
Lessons
- Understanding the Restore Process
- Restoring Databases
- Advanced Restore Scenarios
- Working with Point-in-Time Recovery
Module 6: Importing and Exporting Data
- Introduction to Transferring Data
- Importing and Exporting Table Data
- Copying or Moving a Database
Module 7: Monitoring SQL Server 2014
- Introduction to Monitoring SQL Server
- Dynamic Management Views and Functions
- Performance Monitor
Module 8: Tracing SQL Server Activity
- Tracing SQL Server Workload Activity
- Using Traces
Module 9: Managing SQL Server Security
- Introduction to SQL Server Security
- Managing Server-Level Security
- Managing Database-Level Principals
- Managing Database Permissions
Module 10: Auditing Data Access and Encrypting Data
- Auditing Data Access in SQL Server
- Implementing SQL Server Audit
- Implementing SQL Server Audit
Module 11: Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance
- Ensuring Database Integrity
- Maintaining Indexes
- Automating Routine Database Maintenance
Module 12: Automating SQL Server 2014 Management
- Automating SQL Server Management
- Implementing SQL Server Agent Jobs
- Managing SQL Server Agent Jobs
- Managing Job Step Security Contexts
- Managing Jobs on Multiple Servers
Module 13: Monitoring SQL Server 2014 by Using Alerts and Notifications
- Monitoring SQL Server Errors
- Configuring Database Mail
- Configuring Operators, Alerts, and Notifications
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
- Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.
- Working knowledge of relational databases.
- Some experience with database design.
Audience
The primary audience for this course is individuals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases. These individuals perform database administration and maintenance as their primary area of responsibility, or work in environments where databases play a key role in their primary job.
The secondary audience for this course is individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases.
Job role: Database Administrator
Preparation for exam: 70-462
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