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SQL Server 2008 R2 for Administration On-Site Training

SQL Server 2008 R2 for Administration

Course Description/Agenda

This instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database. You will learn to use SQL Server 2008 R2 product features and tools to install and configure a database, manage database files, and create and tune indexes.

This course incorporates materials from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database.

What You'll Learn

• Plan, install, and configure SQL Server 2008 R2
• Manage database files
• Back up and restore databases
• Manage security
• Implement SQL Server 2008 R2 audits
• Configure and assign permissions
• Monitor data by using dynamic management views
• Manage SQL Server 2008 R2 agent and jobs
• Execute multi-server queries and configure a central management server
• Deploy a data-tier-application
• Troubleshoot common issues

Who Should Attend

• IT professionals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases
• Individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases

Course 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

1. Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and Its Toolset

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

2. 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

3. Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2

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

4. Working with Databases

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

5. SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models

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

6. Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

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

7. Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

• The Restore Process
• Restoring Databases
• Working with Point-In-Time Recovery
• Restoring System Databases and Individual Files

8. Importing and Exporting Data

• Transferring Data to/from SQL Server 2008 R2
• Importing and Exporting Table Data
• Inserting Data in Bulk

9. Authenticating and Authorizing Users

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

10. Assigning Server and Database Roles

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

11. Authorizing Users to Access Resources

• Authorizing User Access to Objects
• Authorizing Users to Execute Code
• Configuring Permissions at the Schema Level

12. Auditing SQL Server Environments

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

13. Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management

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

14. Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent

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

15. Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 with Alerts and Notifications

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

16. Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance

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

17. 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

18. Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2

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

19. Managing Multiple Servers

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

20. Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2008 R2 Administrative Issues

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

Labs

Lab 1: 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 Examine the SQL Server platform Work with SQL Server tools Configure SQL Server services

Lab 2: Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2

• Adjust memory configuration
• Perform pre-installation stress testing
• Check specific I/O operations
• Examine the SQL Server architecture
• Plan for server resource requirements
• Conduct pre-installation stress testing for SQL Server

Lab 3: 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

Lab 4: Working with Databases

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

Lab 5: SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models

• Plan a backup strategy
• Configure recovery models
• Review recovery models and strategy
• Critical concepts surrounding backup strategies
• Transaction logging capabilities within the SQL Server database engine
• Plan a SQL Server backup strategy

Lab 6: 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
 

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