Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database - Course 2780

3 days

This course provides students with product knowledge and skills needed to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2005 product features and tools related to maintaining a database.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:

Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.
Working knowledge of relational databases.
Some experience with database design.

Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005
Preparing to install SQL Server
Installing SQL Server
Managing a SQL Server 2005 Installation

Managing Databases and Files
Planning databases
Creating databases
Managing databases

Managing Security
Overview of SQL Server Security
Securing the Server Scope
Securing the Database Scope
Implementing Cryptography in SQL Server.

Disaster Recovery
Planning a Backup Strategy
Backing Up User Databases
Restoring User Databases
Recovering Data from Database Snapshots
System Database and Disaster Recovery

Monitoring SQL Server
Viewing Current Activity
Using System Monitor
Using SQL Server Profiler
Using DDL Triggers
Using Event Notifications

Transferring Data
Overview of Data Transfer
Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Using SQL Server Integration Services

Automating Administrative Tasks
Automating Administrative Tasks in SQL Server 2005
Configuring the SQL Server Agent
Creating Jobs and Operators
Creating Alerts
Managing Multiple Servers
Managing SQL Server Agent Security

Maintaining High Availability
Introduction to High Availability
Implementing Server Clustering
Implementing Database Mirroring
Implementing Log Shipping

Introduction to Replication
Overview of Replication
Creating a Publication
Creating A Subscription