Administering MS SQL Server 2019 Databases

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Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Databases

Course Outline for 5 Days


Day-1
Introduction: Architecture of SQL Server 2019
This Module explains the basic and required knowledge of architecture, which is must for one
to understand the working and internals of SQL Server.
Certain topics may be covered in the middle of the modules, as per the understanding of the
participants. Also, few topics are in more detail as the part of the curriculum.
Lessons

 Concept and architecture of database, datafiles and filegroups


 Concept and Architecture of Log file and Recovery Models
 Concept and Architecture of Sql Server Memory

Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2019 and its Toolset


This module introduces the entire SQL Server platform and its major tools. It covers editions,
versions, basics of network listeners, and concepts of services and service accounts.
Lessons

 Introduction to the SQL Server Platform


 Working with SQL Server Tools
 Configuring SQL Server Services

Module 2: Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2019


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 Architecture


 Planning Server Resource Requirements
 Pre-installation Testing for SQL Server

Module 3: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2019


This module details installing and configuring SQL Server.
Lessons

 Preparing to Install SQL Server


 Installing SQL Server
 Upgrading and Automating Installation
Lab : Installing and Configuring SQL Server

 Review installation requirements


 Install the SQL Server instance
 Perform Post-installation Setup and Checks
 Configure Server Memory

Module 4: Working with Databases


This module describes how data is stored in databases, how to create databases, and how to
move databases either within a server or between servers.
Lessons

 Overview of SQL Server Databases


 Working with Files and Filegroups
 Moving Database Files

Day-2
Module 5: Understanding SQL Server 2019 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.
Lessons

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

Lab : Understanding SQL Server Recovery Models

 Plan a backup strategy


 Configure Recovery Models
 Review recovery models and strategy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 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 2019 Databases


This module describes SQL Server Backup and the backup types.
Lessons

 Backing up Databases and Transaction Logs


 Managing Database Backups
 Working with Backup Options

Lab : Backup of SQL Server Databases

 Investigate backup compression


 Transaction log backup
 Differential backup
 Copy-only backup
 Partial backup

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Back up databases and transaction logs.


 Manage database backups.
 Work with more advanced backup options.

Module 7: Restoring SQL Server 2019 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 2019 Databases

 Determine a restore strategy


 Restore the database
 Using STANDBY mode

Day-3
Module 8: Authenticating and Authorizing Users
This module covers SQL Server 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Describe how SQL Server authenticates connections.


 Describe how logins are authorized to access databases.
 Explain the requirements for authorization across servers.

Module 9: Assigning Server and Database Roles


This module covers fixed server roles, user-defined 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

Module 10: 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

Day-4
Module 11: Automating SQL Server 2019 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
 Monitoring SQL Server Errors
 Configuring Operators, Alerts and Notifications

Module 12: Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance


This module covers database maintenance plans.
Lessons

 Ensuring Database Integrity


 Maintaining Indexes
 Automating Routine Database Maintenance

Lab : Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance

 Check database integrity using DBCC CHECKDB


 Correct index fragmentation
 Create a database maintenance plan
 Investigate table lock performance

Day-5
Module 13: Tracing Access to SQL Server 2019
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

Module 14: Monitoring SQL Server 2019


This module introduces DMVs and the configuration of data collection.
Lessons

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

Module 15: Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2019 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

Module 16: Introduction to Various High-availability Solutions in SQL Server 2019


(Theory Only)
This module discusses the various technologies supported in SQL Server to implement High
availability solutions. Finally, this module provides a brief overview of existing high-availability
technologies and explains the process and guidelines for determining the appropriate high-
availability technology that can be used to meet business requirements and constraints.
Lessons
 Log Shipping
 Database Mirroring
 Replication
 Clustering
 AlwaysOn

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