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Here’s a 2-weekend SQL Server DBA training plan designed to provide foundational skills for individuals with 0
to 2 years of experience. The goal is to cover essential topics in SQL Server administration, including database
management, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security.

Each weekend will consist of hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations.

Training Plan Overview

Duration: 2 weekends (8 hours per weekend)

Total Time: 16 hours
Focus Areas: SQL Server Fundamentals, Backup & Recovery, Maintenance & Monitoring, Performance Tuning,
Security, Automation
Training Structure: 4 sessions per weekend (2 hours per session)

Weekend 1: SQL Server Fundamentals & Database Administration (8 hours)

Session 1: Introduction to SQL Server Architecture and Management (2 hours)

Objective: Understand SQL Server architecture and navigate SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

● Topics:
○ Overview of SQL Server Editions and Versions
○ SQL Server Architecture (Instance, Databases, Tables, Indexes)
○ SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Overview
○ Introduction to SQL Server Services (SQL Server Agent, SQL Browser)
○ Basic SQL Queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
● Hands-On:
○ Install SQL Server Express Edition and SSMS
○ Navigate SSMS and execute basic SQL queries
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Session 2: Database Creation, Configuration, and Management (2 hours)

Objective: Learn how to create and manage SQL Server databases and instances.

● Topics:
○ Creating and Configuring Databases (Files, Filegroups)
○ Database Properties (Collation, Auto-growth, Compatibility Level)
○ Creating and Managing Tables
○ Indexes and Constraints (Primary Key, Foreign Key, Unique, Default)
○ SQL Server System Databases (master, model, msdb, tempdb)
● Hands-On:
○ Create and configure a database
○ Create tables, set indexes, and apply constraints

Session 3: Backup and Recovery Strategies (2 hours)

Objective: Understand and implement backup and recovery strategies for SQL Server databases.

● Topics:
○ Importance of Backup and Recovery
○ Types of Backups: Full, Differential, Transaction Log
○ SQL Server Recovery Models (Full, Simple, Bulk-Logged)
○ Backup Best Practices
● Hands-On:
○ Perform full, differential, and transaction log backups
○ Configure the recovery model for a database

Session 4: Restoring Databases and Recovery Scenarios (2 hours)

Objective: Learn how to restore databases and recover data from different types of backups.

● Topics:
○ Restoring Databases (Full Backup, Differential, and Transaction Log)
○ Point-in-Time Recovery
○ Dealing with Database Corruption
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○ Practice Recovery Scenarios
● Hands-On:
○ Restore a database from a full backup
○ Practice point-in-time recovery
○ Simulate and recover from a corrupted database

Weekend 2: Performance Tuning, Security, and Automation (8 hours)

Session 1: SQL Server Performance Tuning Basics (2 hours)

Objective: Understand performance tuning and optimize SQL Server queries.

● Topics:
○ Importance of Performance Tuning
○ Indexes and Their Role in Performance (Clustered vs Non-Clustered)
○ Query Execution Plans
○ Identifying and Optimizing Slow Queries
● Hands-On:
○ Analyze and optimize a slow query using execution plans
○ Create and manage indexes for better performance

Session 2: Monitoring SQL Server and Database Maintenance (2 hours)

Objective: Learn how to monitor SQL Server performance and implement maintenance plans.

● Topics:
○ Monitoring SQL Server Performance (Activity Monitor, Performance Counters)
○ SQL Server Logs and Error Handling
○ Database Integrity Checks (DBCC CHECKDB)
○ Index Maintenance (Rebuild, Reorganize)
○ SQL Server Agent and Job Scheduling
● Hands-On:
○ Use Activity Monitor to check system performance
○ Configure and schedule a maintenance plan for backups and index maintenance
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○ Use DBCC CHECKDB for database consistency checks

Session 3: SQL Server Security and Permissions Management (2 hours)

Objective: Learn to manage SQL Server security, including authentication and permissions.

● Topics:
○ SQL Server Authentication Modes (Windows vs SQL Authentication)
○ Creating Logins and Database Users
○ Server-Level Roles vs Database-Level Roles
○ Permissions (GRANT, DENY, REVOKE)
○ Securing SQL Server Databases (Encryption, Data Masking)
● Hands-On:
○ Create logins and assign permissions to users
○ Configure database roles and grant/revoke permissions
○ Implement encryption and data masking on sensitive columns

Session 4: Automation and High Availability Fundamentals (2 hours)

Objective: Automate SQL Server tasks and introduce high availability options.

● Topics:
○ Automating Tasks with SQL Server Agent Jobs
○ Configuring Alerts and Notifications
○ Introduction to High Availability (Clustering, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Log Shipping)
○ Overview of Disaster Recovery Options
● Hands-On:
○ Create and schedule an automated job for backups using SQL Server Agent
○ Configure alerts for database events (e.g., job failure)
○ Conceptual overview of configuring log shipping (demonstration)
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[email protected]
Additional Resources for Continued Learning

● Books:
○ “Microsoft SQL Server 2019: A Beginner’s Guide”
○ “SQL Server Performance Tuning” by Grant Fritchey
● Online Resources:
○ Microsoft Learn: SQL Server Documentation
○ SQL Server Central (articles, tutorials, forums)

Conclusion

By the end of this 2-weekend SQL Server DBA training, participants will have foundational knowledge of SQL
Server database administration, covering installation, configuration, backup and recovery, performance tuning,
security, and automation.

Hands-on labs throughout the sessions will provide practical experience to manage SQL Server environments
efficiently.