Introduction

Managing a SQL database infrastructure is crucial for ensuring data availability, security, and performance. This training provides database administrators (DBAs) with the skills needed to configure, manage, and optimize SQL databases. Participants will learn about database security, backup and recovery, automation, and performance tuning, equipping them to handle enterprise-level SQL database environments efficiently.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with database management concepts
• Experience with Windows Server and command-line tools (recommended)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to SQL Database Administration
1.1 Understanding SQL Server Architecture
1.2 Database Infrastructure Components
1.3 SQL Server Editions and Deployment Options

2. Installing and Configuring SQL Server
2.1 SQL Server Installation and Configuration Best Practices
2.2 Setting Up Database Instances
2.3 Configuring SQL Server Services(Ref: SQL for Data Engineers: Advanced Techniques and Optimization)

3. Managing Database Storage and Files
3.1 Database Files and Filegroups
3.2 Managing TempDB and Transaction Logs
3.3 Implementing Database Compression

4. Security and User Management
4.1 Authentication Modes and Access Control
4.2 Role-Based Security and Permissions
4.3 Data Encryption and Auditing

5. Backup and Recovery Strategies
5.1 Understanding SQL Server Backup Types
5.2 Implementing Backup Strategies for Disaster Recovery
5.3 Restoring Databases and Recovery Models

6. Monitoring and Performance Optimization
6.1 SQL Server Performance Tuning Techniques
6.2 Indexing Strategies and Query Optimization
6.3 Monitoring Database Health and Performance Metrics

7. Automating SQL Server Administration
7.1 Using SQL Server Agent for Task Automation
7.2 Implementing Maintenance Plans
7.3 Scripting Administrative Tasks with PowerShell

8. High Availability and Disaster Recovery
8.1 Implementing Always On Availability Groups
8.2 Database Mirroring and Replication
8.3 Failover Clustering and Log Shipping

9. Troubleshooting and Database Maintenance
9.1 Common SQL Server Issues and Solutions
9.2 Managing Deadlocks and Blocking Issues
9.3 Optimizing Database Maintenance Jobs

10. Advanced Topics and Best Practices
10.1 Implementing Partitioning for Large Databases
10.2 SQL Server on Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS)
10.3 Best Practices for Database Governance and Compliance

Conclusion

Administering a SQL database infrastructure requires expertise in configuration, security, backup, and performance optimization. This training equips participants with the necessary skills to efficiently manage SQL databases, ensuring reliability and scalability in enterprise environments. By mastering these techniques, DBAs can enhance database efficiency and minimize downtime.

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