Knowledge United

Introduction:

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to upgrade their skills to SQL Server 2005 so that they can support, configure, and maintain enterprise SQL Server 2005 databases and servers.

Audience:

• This course is intended for experienced database administrators and database developers who are responsible for the supporting, configuring, and maintaining enterprise SQL Server 2005 databases and servers.

At Course Completion:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the architecture of SQL Server 2005.
• Install SQL Server 2005.
• Use SQL Server 2005 administrative tools and utilities.
• Maintain SQL Server 2005 servers and databases.
• Secure a SQL Server 2005 server and database.
• Monitor SQL Server 2005.
• Implement a Backup and Restore solution for SQL Server 2005.
• Implement a data availability solution with database mirroring or clustering.
• Use enhanced SQL Server 2005 replication features.

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

• MCDBA certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Administration experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
• Knowledge of SQL Server 2000/7.0:
  • Database and server architecture.
  • Installation and configuration.
  • Database security.
  • Database recovery (backup and restore).
  • SQL Server technologies used for database availability such as log shipping and clustering.
  • Job automation.
  • Database and server monitoring.
  • Troubleshooting.
  • Replication.

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exams:

• No MCP exam currently exists for this course.

Student Materials:

The course materials are yours to keep. The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

Course Outline

Overview of SQL Server 2005 Architecture

• Overview of SQL Server 2005
• System Enhancements for Administrators

Installing SQL Server 2005

• Preparing to Install SQL Server 2005
• Performing a SQL Server 2005 Installation
• Maintaining a SQL Server 2005 Installation
• Lab 2: Installing SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005 Administrative Tools

• Using SQL Server Management Studio
• Using SQL Server Computer Manager
• Using the sqlcmd Utility
• Using the SQL Management Objects
• Lab 3: Administering SQL Server 2005

Monitoring SQL Server 2005

• Using SQL Profiler
• Using DDL Triggers
• Using Event Notifications
• Using Metadata Views
• Lab 4: Monitoring SQL Server 2005

Maintaining Databases and Indexes

• Managing Indexes
• Using the Database Tuning Advisor
• Lab 5: Maintaining a Database

Securing SQL Server 2005

• SQL Server 2005 Security Overview
• Managing SQL Server 2005 Security
• Managing Permissions
• Managing Certificates
• Lab 6: Securing a SQL Server 2005 Database

Disaster Recovery

• Disaster Recovery in SQL Server 2005
• Using Database Snapshots
• Backup and Restore Operations
• Lab 7: Managing Disaster Recovery

Data Availability in SQL Server 2005

• Introduction to Data Availability
• Introduction to Database Mirroring
• Configuring Database Mirroring
• Lab 8: Maintaining Availability

SQL Server 2005 Replication

• Overview of Replication Enhancements
• New Types of Replication
• Configuring Replication