Description

This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2012 product features and tools related to maintaining a database. Also this course helps you prepare for the Exam 70-462 All the labs for this course can be performed using the provided virtual machines. However, if you have a Microsoft Windows Azure account and the classroom virtual machines connect to the internet you may be able to connect to your Azure server and database from the classroom. Many of the labs in this course are enabled for you to perform the lab while connected to your own Azure database in the cloud. Your instructor should be able to provide a current list of Azure enabled labs.

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 audiences for this course are individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases.

Topics :

Introduction to SQL Server 2012 and its Toolset

·     Introduction to the SQL Server Platform

·     Working with SQL Server Tools

·     Configuring SQL Server Services

Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2012

·     Overview of SQL Server Architecture

·     Planning Server Resource Requirements

·     Pre-installation Testing for SQL Server

Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2012

·     Preparing to Install SQL Server

·     Installing SQL Server

·     Upgrading and Automating Installation

Working with Databases

·     Overview of SQL Server Databases

·     Working with Files and Filegroups

·     Moving Database Files

Understanding SQL Server 2012 Recovery Models

·     Backup Strategies

·     Understanding SQL Server Transaction Logging

·     Planning a SQL Server Backup Strategy

Backup of SQL Server 2012 Databases

·     Backing up Databases and Transaction Logs

·     Managing Database Backups

·     Working with Backup Options

Restoring SQL Server 2012 Databases

·     Understanding the Restore Process

·     Restoring Databases

·     Working with Point-in-time recovery

·     Restoring System Databases and Individual Files

Importing and Exporting Data

·     Transferring Data To/From SQL Server

·     Importing & Exporting Table Data

·     Inserting Data in Bulk

Authenticating and Authorizing Users

·     Authenticating Connections to SQL Server

·     Authorizing Logins to Access Databases

·     Authorization Across Servers

Assigning Server and Database Roles

·     Working with Server Roles

·     Working with Fixed Database Roles

·     Creating 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

Auditing SQL Server Environments

·     Options for Auditing Data Access in SQL

·     Implementing SQL Server Audit

·     Managing SQL Server Audit

Automating SQL Server 2012 Management

·     Automating SQL Server Management

·     Working with SQL Server Agent

·     Managing SQL Server Agent Jobs

Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent

·     Understanding SQL Server Agent Security

·     Configuring Credentials

·     Configuring Proxy Accounts

Monitoring SQL Server 2012 with Alerts and Notifications

·     Configuration of Database Mail

·     Monitoring SQL Server Errors

·     Configuring Operators, Alerts and Notifications

Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance

·     Ensuring Database Integrity

·     Maintaining Indexes

·     Automating Routine Database Maintenance

·                     Tracing Access to SQL Server 2012

·     Capturing Activity using SQL Server Profiler

·     Improving Performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor

·     Working with Tracing Options

Monitoring SQL Server 2012

·     Monitoring Activity

·     Capturing and Managing Performance Data

·     Analyzing Collected Performance Data

Managing Multiple Servers

·     Working with Multiple Servers

·     Virtualizing SQL Server

·     Deploying and Upgrading Data-Tier Applications

Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2012 Administrative Issues

·     SQL Server Troubleshooting Methodology

·     Resolving Service-related Issues

·     Resolving Concurrency Issues

·     Resolving Login and Connectivity Issues

Training Materials :

Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC)

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.