20765: Provisioning SQL Databases Training in Charleston

Enroll in or hire us to teach our 20765: Provisioning SQL Databases class in Charleston, South Carolina by calling us @303.377.6176. Like all HSG classes, 20765: Provisioning SQL Databases may be offered either onsite or via instructor led virtual training. Consider looking at our public training schedule to see if it is scheduled: Public Training Classes
Provided there are enough attendees, 20765: Provisioning SQL Databases may be taught at one of our local training facilities.
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Course Description

 
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to provision a Microsoft SQL Server 2016 database. The course covers SQL Server 2016 provision both on-premise and in Azure, and covers installing from new and migrating from an existing install.
Course Length: 5 Days
Course Tuition: $2090 (US)

Prerequisites

This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites: 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

 
Module 1: SQL Server 2016 Components
 
This module describes the various SQL Server 2016 components and versions.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
Overview of SQL Server Architecture
SQL Server Services and Configuration Options
 
 
Lab: Discussion: SQL Server versions
 
When we do use a separate installation of SQL Server and when would use a separate instance?
Which version of SQL Server is most suitable in your organization?
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Describe SQL Server components and versions.
Describe SQL Server architecture and resource usage.
Describe SQL Server services and how you manage the configuration of those services.
 
 
Module 2: Installing SQL Server 2016
 
This modules describes the process to install SQL Server 2016.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Considerations for SQL Installing Server
TempDB Files
Installing SQL Server 2016
Automating Installation
 
 
Lab: Installing SQL Server
 
Assess the available resources
Install an instance of SQL Server
Perform post installation checks
Automating Installation
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Describe the considerations when installing SQL Server.
Describe TempDB files.
Install SQL Server 2016.
Automate a SQL Server installation.
 
 
Module 3: Upgrading SQL Server to SQL Server 2016
 
This module describes the process for upgrading to SQL Server 2016.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Upgrade Requirements
Upgrade SQL Server Services
Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
 
 
Lab: Upgrading SQL Server
 
Create the Application Logins
Restore Database Backups
Orphaned Users and Database Compatibility Level
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Describe the upgrade requirements for SQL Server.
Upgrade SQL Server.
Migrate SQL Server data and applications.
 
 
Module 4: Working with Databases
 
This module describes the preinstalled system databases, the physical structure of databases and the most common configuration options related to them.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Introduction to Data Storage with SQL Server
Managing Storage for System Databases
Managing Storage for User Databases
Moving and Copying Database Files
Side-by-Side Upgrade: Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
Buffer Pool Extension
 
 
Lab: Managing Database Storage
 
Configuring tempdb Storage
Creating Databases
Attaching a Database
Enable Buffer Pool Extension
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Describe Data Storage with SQL Server.
Manage Storage for System Databases.
Manage Storage for User Databases.
Move and Copy Database Files.
Describe the Side-by-Side Upgrade: Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications process.
Describe and use Buffer Pool Extensions.
 
 
Module 5: Performing Database Maintenance
 
This module covers database maintenance plans.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Ensuring Database Integrity
Maintaining Indexes
Automating Routine Database Maintenance
 
 
Lab: Performing Database Maintenance
 
Use DBCC CHECKDB to Verify Database Integrity
Rebuild Indexes
Create a Database Maintenance Plan
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Ensure Database Integrity.
Maintain Indexes.
Automate Routine Database Maintenance.
 
 
Module 6: Database Storage Options
 
Describe SQL Server storage options.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
SQL Server storage Performance
SMB Fileshare
SQL Server Storage in Microsoft Azure
Stretch Databases
 
 
Lab: Implementing Stretch Database
 
Run Stretch Database Advisor
Implement Stretch Database
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Describe SQL Server Storage Performance.
Describe SMB Fileshare.
Explain SQL Server Storage in Microsoft Azure.
Describe Stretch Database.
 
 
Module 7: Planning to Deploy SQL Server on Microsoft Azure
 
This module describes how to plan to deploy SQL Server on Azure.
 
 
 
 
 
Lessons
 
SQL Server Virtual Machines in Azure
Azure Storage
Azure SQL Authentication
Deploying an Azure SQL Database
 
 
Lab: Plan and Deploy an Azure SQL Database
 
Plan an Azure SQL Database, Networking, performance tiers, security
Provision an Azure SQL Database
Connect to an Azure SQL Database
 
 
After completing this module, you will be able to:
 
Describe SQL Server Virtual Machines in Azure.
Describe Azure Storage.
Explain Azure SQL Authentication, auditing and compliance.
Deploy an Azure SQL Database.
 
 
Module 8: Migrating Databases to Azure SQL Database
 
This module describes how to migrate databases to Azure SQL Database.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Database Migration Testing Tools
Database Migration Compatibility Issues
Migrating a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Database
 
 
Lab: Migrating SQL Server Databases to Azure
 
Perform Migration Testing
Migrate a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Database
Test a Migrated Database
 
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
Describe various database migration testing tools.
Explain database migration compatibility issues.
Migrate a SQL Server database to Azure SQL database.
 
 
Module 9: Deploying SQL Server on a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine
 
This module describes how to deploy SQL Server on Microsoft Azure VMs.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Deploying SQL Server on an Azure VM
The Deploy Database to a Microsoft Azure VM Wizard
 
 
Lab: Deploying SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine
 
Provision an Azure VM
Use the Deploy Database to Azure VM Wizard
 
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
Deploy SQL Server on an Azure VM.
Use The Deploy Database to a Microsoft Azure VM Wizard.
 
 
Module 10: Managing databases in the Cloud
 
This module describes how to manage SQL Server on Azure.
 
 
 
Lessons
 
Managing Azure SQL Database Security
Configure Azure storage
Azure Automation
 
 
Lab: Managing Databases in the Cloud
 
Configure Azure Security
Automate Azure Deployment
 
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
Manage Azure SQL Database Security.
Configure Azure storage.
Implement Azure Automation.

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