Course Description
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.
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.
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. In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed: Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL. Exam Certification
This course is recommended for exams 70-432 & 70-433, for the following certifications:
1. MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Required Exam: 70-432 2. MCITP: Database Administrator 2008*Required Exams: 70-432 & 70-450 3. MCITP: Database Developer 2008*Required Exam: 70-433 & 70-451 *Multiple exams can be taken in any order
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students 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 Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset
This module introduces you to the entire SQL Server platform and its major tools. This module also covers editions, versions, basics of network listeners, and concepts of services and service accounts.
Lessons
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 Module 2: Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2
This module covers planning for an installation related to SQL Server I/O requirements, 32 bit vs 64 bit, memory configuration options and I/O subsystem pre-installation checks using SQLIOSim and SQLIO.
Lessons
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 Module 3: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2
This module details installing and configuring SQL Server 2008 R2.
Lessons
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 Module 4: Working with Databases
This module describes the system databases, the physical structure of databases and the most common configuration options related to them.
Lessons
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 Module 5: Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models
This module describes the concept of the transaction log and SQL Server recovery models. It introduces the different backup strategies available with SQL Server 2008 R2.
Lessons
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 Module 6: Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases
This module describes SQL Server 2008 R2 Backup and the backup types.
Lessons
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 Module 7: Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases
This module describes the restoration of databases.
Lessons
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 Module 8: Importing and Exporting Data
This module covers the use of the import/export wizards and explains how they relate to SSIS. Also introduces BCP.
Lessons
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 Module 9: Authenticating and Authorizing Users
This module covers SQL Server 2008 R2 security models, logins and users.
Lessons
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 Module 10: Assigning Server and Database Roles
This module covers fixed server roles, fixed database roles and user-defined database roles.
Lessons
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 Module 11: Authorizing Users to Access Resources
This module covers permissions and the assignment of permissions.
Lessons
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 Module 12: Auditing SQL Server Environments
This module covers SQL Server Audit.
Lessons
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 Module 13: Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management
This module covers SQL Server Agent, jobs and job history.
Lessons
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 Module 14: Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent
This module covers SQL Server agent security, proxy accounts and credentials.
Lessons
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 Module 15: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 with Alerts and Notifications
This module covers the configuration of database mail, alerts and notifications.
Lessons
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 Module 16: Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance
This module covers database maintenance plans.
Lessons
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 Module 17: Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2
This module covers SQL Profiler and SQL Trace stored procedures.
Lessons
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 Module 18: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2
This module introduces DMVs and the configuration of data collection.
Lessons
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 Module 19: Managing Multiple Servers
This module covers Central Management Servers and Multi-Server queries, Virtualization of SQL Server and Data-Tier Applications.
Lessons
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 Module 20: Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2008 R2 Administrative Issues
This module covers common issues that require troubleshooting and gives guidance on where to start looking for solutions.
Lessons
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