CONTENUTI

Module 1: SQL Server 2016 Components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Module 9: Deploying SQL Server on a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

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

 

Module 10: Managing databases in the Cloud

Managing Azure SQL Database Security

Configure Azure storage

Azure Automation

 

Lab : Managing Databases in the Cloud

Configure Azure Security

Automate Azure Deployment