Provisioning SQL Databases (20765) – Perfil

Esquema Detallado del Curso

Module 1: SQL Server 2016 Components

This module describes the various SQL Server 2016 components and versions.

Lessons
  • Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
  • Overview of SQL Server Architecture
  • SQL Server Services and Configuration Options
Lab: Discussion: SQL Server versions
  • When we do use a separate installation of SQL Server and when would use a separate instance?
  • Which version of SQL Server is most suitable in your organization?

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe SQL Server components and versions.
  • Describe SQL Server architecture and resource usage.
  • Describe SQL Server services and how you manage the configuration of those services.
Module 2: Installing SQL Server 2016

This modules describes the process to install SQL Server 2016.

Lessons
  • Considerations for SQL Installing Server
  • TempDB Files
  • Installing SQL Server 2016
  • Automating Installation
Lab: Installing SQL Server
  • Assess the available resources
  • Install an instance of SQL Server
  • Perform post installation checks
  • Automating Installation

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe the considerations when installing SQL Server.
  • Describe TempDB files.
  • Install SQL Server 2016.
  • Automate a SQL Server installation.
Module 3: Upgrading SQL Server to SQL Server 2016

This module describes the process for upgrading to SQL Server 2016.

Lessons
  • Upgrade Requirements
  • Upgrade SQL Server Services
  • Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
Lab: Upgrading SQL Server
  • Create the Application Logins
  • Restore Database Backups
  • Orphaned Users and Database Compatibility Level

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe the upgrade requirements for SQL Server.
  • Upgrade SQL Server.
  • Migrate SQL Server data and applications.
Module 4: Working with Databases

This module describes the preinstalled system databases, the physical structure of databases and the most common configuration options related to them.

Lessons
  • Introduction to Data Storage with SQL Server
  • Managing Storage for System Databases
  • Managing Storage for User Databases
  • Moving and Copying Database Files
  • Side-by-Side Upgrade: Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
  • Buffer Pool Extension
Lab: Managing Database Storage
  • Configuring tempdb Storage
  • Creating Databases
  • Attaching a Database
  • Enable Buffer Pool Extension

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe Data Storage with SQL Server.
  • Manage Storage for System Databases.
  • Manage Storage for User Databases.
  • Move and Copy Database Files.
  • Describe the Side-by-Side Upgrade: Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications process.
  • Describe and use Buffer Pool Extensions.
Module 5: Performing Database Maintenance

This module covers database maintenance plans.

Lessons
  • Ensuring Database Integrity
  • Maintaining Indexes
  • Automating Routine Database Maintenance
Lab: Performing Database Maintenance
  • Use DBCC CHECKDB to Verify Database Integrity
  • Rebuild Indexes
  • Create a Database Maintenance Plan

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Ensure Database Integrity.
  • Maintain Indexes.
  • Automate Routine Database Maintenance.
Module 6: Database Storage Options

Describe SQL Server storage options.

Lessons
  • SQL Server storage Performance
  • SMB Fileshare
  • SQL Server Storage in Microsoft Azure
  • Stretch Databases
Lab: Implementing Stretch Database
  • Run Stretch Database Advisor
  • Implement Stretch Database

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe SQL Server Storage Performance.
  • Describe SMB Fileshare.
  • Explain SQL Server Storage in Microsoft Azure.
  • Describe Stretch Database.
Module 7: Planning to Deploy SQL Server on Microsoft Azure

This module describes how to plan to deploy SQL Server on Azure.

Lessons
  • SQL Server Virtual Machines in Azure
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure SQL Authentication
  • Deploying an Azure SQL Database
Lab: Plan and Deploy an Azure SQL Database
  • Plan an Azure SQL Database, Networking, performance tiers, security
  • Provision an Azure SQL Database
  • Connect to an Azure SQL Database

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe SQL Server Virtual Machines in Azure.
  • Describe Azure Storage.
  • Explain Azure SQL Authentication, auditing and compliance.
  • Deploy an Azure SQL Database.
Module 8: Migrating Databases to Azure SQL Database

This module describes how to migrate databases to Azure SQL Database.

Lessons
  • Database Migration Testing Tools
  • Database Migration Compatibility Issues
  • Migrating a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Database
Lab: Migrating SQL Server Databases to Azure
  • Perform Migration Testing
  • Migrate a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Database
  • Test a Migrated Database

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe various database migration testing tools.
  • Explain database migration compatibility issues.
  • Migrate a SQL Server database to Azure SQL database.
Module 9: Deploying SQL Server on a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

This module describes how to deploy SQL Server on Microsoft Azure VMs.

Lessons
  • Deploying SQL Server on an Azure VM
  • The Deploy Database to a Microsoft Azure VM Wizard
Lab: Deploying SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine
  • Provision an Azure VM
  • Use the Deploy Database to Azure VM Wizard

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Deploy SQL Server on an Azure VM.
  • Use The Deploy Database to a Microsoft Azure VM Wizard.
Module 10: Managing databases in the Cloud

This module describes how to manage SQL Server on Azure.

Lessons
  • Managing Azure SQL Database Security
  • Configure Azure storage
  • Azure Automation
Lab: Managing Databases in the Cloud
  • Configure Azure Security
  • Automate Azure Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Manage Azure SQL Database Security.
  • Configure Azure storage.
  • Implement Azure Automation.