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Overview
In just 3-days, upgrade your skills to MCSA: SQL Server 2016 Database Administration. This course is aimed at MCSA: SQL Server 2012/14 certified professionals.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills to provision a Microsoft SQL Server 2016 database. You’ll focus on SQL Server 2016 provision on premise, as well as in Azure. This includes installing from new and migrating from an existing install.
Your Microsoft Certified Trainer will immerse you in Microsoft Official Curriculum and practical lab exercises. This, in combination with Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review approach, will help you retain knowledge and prepare you to apply your new found skills in the real world, including:
- The efficient provision of an SQL Server 2016 database server
- Upgrading, configuring and managing an SQL Server database
- Performing advanced database maintenance
You'll also be prepared to sit exam 70-765: Provisioning SQL Databases. You'll sit this as part of the course, covered by your Certification Guarantee.
This course is aimed at those who administer and maintain SQL Server databases or work in an environment that requires a well-developed understanding of databases.
Benefits
Firebrand is a Microsoft Learning partner meaning you will benefit from:
- Microsoft Certified Trainers - learn from expert instructors certified by Microsoft to deliver your course. With years of in-industry experience, you will benefit from their real world knowledge.
- Microsoft Official Curriculum - access the latest and most relevant content to SQL Server 2016.
- Microsoft Official Practice Tests - reinforce your knowledge and simulate a Microsoft exam situation with official practice tests aligned to the MOC content you are learning.
- This course emphasises practical tasks with labs integrated throughout the content to build upon the theoretical knowledge developed. This will help you develop knowledge applicable to real-world scenarios.
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
Curriculum
Course 20765B: Provisioning SQL Databases
Module 1: SQL Server 2016 Components
Describe the SQL Server platform, SQL Server services, and SQL Server configuration options.
Lessons
- Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
- Overview of SQL Server Architecture
- SQL Server Services and Configuration Options
Lab : SQL Server Versions ( Discussion session)
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the SQL Server platform and architecture
- Describe the SQL Server services and configuration.
Module 2: Installing SQL Server 2016
This modules describes the process to install SQL Server 2016.
Lessons
- Considerations for installing SQL Server
- TempDB Files
- Installing SQL Server 2016
- Automating Installation
Lab : Installing SQL Server
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the considerations when installing SQL Server 2016
- Be able to install SQL Server
- Be able to automate the installation
Module 3: Upgrading SQL Server to SQL Server 2016
This module describes how you go about upgrading your current SQL Server installation to SQL Server 2016.
Lessons
- Upgrade Requirements
- Upgrade SQL Server Services
- Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
Lab : Upgrading SQL Server
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the requirements for upgrading to SQL Server 2016
- Describe how to upgrade SQL Server services
- Be able to 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
- Overview of SQL Server Databases
- Creating Databases
- Database Files and Filegroups
- Moving Database Files
- Buffer Pool Extension
Lab : Managing Database Storage
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Be able to create SQL Server databases
- Describe database files and filegroups
- Be able to move database files
- Describe the buffer pool extension
Module 5: Performing Database Maintenance
This module covers database maintenance.
Lessons
- Ensuring Database Integrity
- Maintaining Indexes
- Automating Routine Database Maintenance
Lab : Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe how to ensure database integrity
- Be able to maintain indexes
- Be able to automate routine database maintenance
Module 6: Database Storage Options
At the end of this module you will be able to describe the database storage options.
Lessons
- SQL Server storage Performance
- SMB Fileshare
- SQL Server Storage in Azure
- Stretch Databases
Lab : Implementing Stretch Database
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the elements impacting storage performance
- Describe SMB fileshare
- Describe SQL Server storage in Azure
- Describe Stretch Databases
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.
Exam Track
You'll sit the following exam, covered by your Certification Guarantee:
- Exam 70-765: Provisioning SQL Databases
The exam will measure the following skills:
- Implement SQL in Azure (30-35%)
- Manage Databases and instances (35-40%)
- Deploy and migrate applications (30-35%)
What's Included
Microsoft Official Curriculum
- MOC 20765B - Provisioning SQL Databases
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
- * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
In addition to professional experience, you must have the following technical knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality
- Working knowledge of Transact-SQL
- Working knowledge of relational databases
- Experience with database design
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
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