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SQL Server 2008 Certification

Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database

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Course Content

Authorised Microsoft Training Course

This is an authorised Microsoft training course, delivered by certified Microsoft trainers at fully equipped centres using the latest equipment, software and course materials. There is no better way to undertake your training, to maximise your learning and ensure the highest marks possible in your certification exams.

Course Aims

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2008 R2 product features and tools related to maintaining a database.

Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is individuals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases. This course can also be helpful for individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases.
Before attending this course, delegates must have:

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

Course Outline

Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset

• Introduction to SQL Server Platform • Working with SQL Server Tools • Configuring SQL Server Services

Lab : Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset

• Verify SQL Server Component Installation • Alter Service Accounts for New Instance • Enable Named Pipes Protocol for Both Instances • Create Aliases for AdventureWorks and Proseware • Ensure SQL Browser is Disabled and Configure a Fixed TCP/IP Port • Describe the SQL Server Platform • Work with SQL Server Tools • Configure SQL Server Services

Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2

• Overview of SQL Server 2008 R2 Architecture • Planning Server Resource Requirements • Pre-installation Testing for SQL Server 2008 R2

Lab : Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2

• Adjust memory configuration • Perform Pre-installation Stress Testing • Check Specific I/O Operations • Describe the SQL Server architecture • Plan for server resource requirements • Conduct pre-installation stress testing for SQL Server

Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2

• Preparing to Install SQL Server 2008 R2 • Installing SQL Server 2008 R2 • Upgrading and Automating Installation

Lab : Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2

• Review installation requirements • Install the SQL Server instance • Perform Post-installation Setup and Checks • Configure Server Memory • Prepare to install SQL Server • Install SQL Server • Upgrade and automate the installation of SQL Server

Working with Databases

• Overview of SQL Server Databases • Working with Files and Filegroups • Moving Database Files

Lab : Working with Databases

• Adjust tempdb configuration • Create the RateTracking database • Attach the OldProspects database • Add multiple files to tempdb • Describe the role and structure of SQL Server databases • Work with files and filegroups • Move database files within servers and between servers

Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models

• Backup Strategies • Understanding SQL Server Transaction Logging • Planning a SQL Server Backup Strategy

Lab : Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models

• Plan a backup strategy • Configure recovery models • Review recovery models and strategy • Describe the critical concepts surrounding backup strategies • Explain the transaction logging capabilities within the SQL Server database engine • Plan a SQL Server backup strategy

Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

• Backing up Databases and Transaction Logs • Managing Database Backups • Working with Backup Options

Lab : Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

• Investigate backup compression • Transaction log backup • Differential backup • Copy only backup • Partial backup • Back up databases and transaction logs • Manage database backups • Work with more advanced backup options

Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

• Understanding the Restore Process • Restoring Databases • Working with Point-in-time Recovery • Restoring System Databases and Individual Files

Lab : Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

• Determine a restore strategy • Restore the database • Using STANDBY mode • Understand the restore process • Restore databases • Work with Point-in-time Recovery • Restore system databases and individual files

Importing and Exporting Data

• Transferring Data To/From SQL Server 2008 R2 • Importing & Exporting Table Data • Inserting Data in Bulk

Lab : Importing and Exporting Data

• Import the Excel spreadsheet • Import the CSV file • Create and test an extraction package • Compare loading performance • Transfer data to and from SQL Server • Import and export table data • Insert data in bulk and optimize the bulk insert process

Authenticating and Authorizing Users

• Authenticating Connections to SQL Server • Authorizing Logins to Access Databases • Authorization Across Servers

Lab : Authenticating and Authorizing Users

• Create Logins • Correct an Application Login Issue • Create Database Users • Correct Access to Restored Database • Describe how SQL Server authenticates connections • Describe how logins are authorized to access databases • Explain the requirements for authorization across servers

Assigning Server and Database Roles

• Working with Server Roles • Working with Fixed Database Roles • Creating User-defined Database Roles

Lab : Assigning Server and Database Roles

• Assign Server Roles • Assign Fixed Database Roles • Create and Assign User-defined Database Roles • Check Role Assignments • Work with server roles • Work with fixed database roles • Create user-defined database roles

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

• Assign Schema-level Permissions • Assign Object-level Permissions • Test Permissions • Authorize user access to objects • Authorize users to execute code • Configure permissions at the schema level

Auditing SQL Server Environments

• Options for Auditing Data Access in SQL Server • Implementing SQL Server Audit • Managing SQL Server Audit

Lab : Auditing SQL Server Environments

• Determine audit configuration and create audit • Create server audit specifications • Create database audit specifications • Test audit functionality • Describe the options for auditing data access in SQL Server • Implement SQL Server Audit • Manage SQL Server Audit

Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management

• Automating SQL Server Management • Working with SQL Server Agent • Managing SQL Server Agent Jobs

Lab : Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management

• Create a Data Extraction Job • Schedule the Data Extraction Job • Troubleshoot a Failing Job • Automate SQL Server Management • Work with SQL Server Agent • Manage SQL Server Agent jobs

Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent

• Understanding SQL Server Agent Security • Configuring Credentials • Configuring Proxy Accounts

Lab : Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent

• Troubleshoot job execution failure • Resolve the security issue • Perform further troubleshooting • Explain SQL Server Agent security • Configure credentials • Configure Proxy accounts

Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 with Alerts and Notifications

• Configuration of Database Mail • Monitoring SQL Server Errors • Configuring Operators, Alerts and Notifications

Lab : Monitoring SQL Agent Jobs with Alerts and Notifications

• Configure Database Mail • Implement Notifications • Implement Alerts • Configure database mail • Monitor SQL Server errors • Configure operators, alerts and notifications

Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance

• Ensuring Database Integrity • Maintaining Indexes • Automating Routine Database Maintenance

Lab : Ongoing Database Maintenance

• Check database integrity using DBCC CHECKDB • Correct index fragmentation • Create a database maintenance plan • Investigate table lock performance • Ensure database integrity • Maintain indexes • Automate routine database maintenance

Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2

• Capturing Activity using SQL Server Profiler • Improving Performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor • Working with Tracing Options

Lab : Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2

• Capture a trace using SQL Server Profiler • Analyze a trace using Database Engine Tuning Advisor • Configure SQL Trace • Capture activity using SQL Server Profiler • Improve performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor • Work with tracing options

Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2

• Monitoring Activity • Capturing and Managing Performance Data • Analyzing Collected Performance Data

Lab : Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2

• Investigating DMVs • Configure Management Data Warehouse • Configure Instances for Data Collection • Work with Data Collector Reports • Monitor current activity • Capture and manage performance data • Analyze collected performance data

Managing Multiple Servers

• Working with Multiple Servers • Virtualizing SQL Server • Deploying and Upgrading Data-Tier Applications

Lab : Managing Multiple Servers

• Configure CMS and execute multi-server queries • Deploy a data-tier application • Register and extract a data-tier application • Upgrade a data-tier application • Work with multiple servers • Describe options for virtualizing SQL Server • Deploy and upgrade Data-Tier Applications

Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2008 R2 Administrative Issues

• SQL Server Troubleshooting Methodology • Resolving Service-related Issues • Resolving Concurrency Issues • Resolving Login and Connectivity Issues

Lab : Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server administrative issues • Explain SQL Server troubleshooting methodology • Resolve service-related issues • Resolve concurrency issues • Resolve login and connectivity issues

Course Objectives

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

Explain SQL Server 2008 R2 architecture, resources requirements and perform pre-checks of I/O subsystems

Plan, install and configure SQL Server 2008 R2

Backup and restore databases

Import and export wizards and explain how they relate to SSIS

Use BCP and BULK INSERT to import data

Manage security

Assign, configure fixed database roles and create and assign user defined database roles

Configure and assign permissions

Implement SQL Server 2008 R2 Audits

Manage SQL Server 2008 R2 Agent and Jobs

Configure database mails, alerts and notifications

Maintain databases

Configure SQL Profiler Traces and Use the Database Tuning Advisor

Monitor data by using Dynamic Management Views

Execute multi-server queries and configure a central management server

Deploy a data-tier-application

Troubleshoot common issues

Certification

Microsoft Course 6231B
This course is essential to help pass exam 70-432 and optional to help pass exam 70-433.

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