1. Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
Course 6232A
Module 0: Introduction
Presentation: 20 minutes
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This introduction module provides students with an overview of the course content materials and logistics for Course 6232A, Implementing a Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Database.
Required materials
To teach this course, you need the following materials:
Course Handbook
Course Companion C
Trainer materials including:
Trainer Preparation Guide
Microsoft Office PowerPoint® files for this course
Microsoft Virtual PC/Server Classroom Setup Guide
Virtual machines for the course
Latest error logs for the course
Important It is recommended that you use PowerPoint 2002 or a later version to display the slides for this course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an earlier version of PowerPoint, all the features of the slides might not be displayed correctly.
Preparation tasks
To prepare for this course, you must follow and complete the tasks outlined in the Trainer Preparation Guide.
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3. Course Material Course Handbook Others FAQs and Best Practices
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Course Material
Module 0: Introduction
Others
Course Handbook
A succinct classroom learning guide that provides critical technical information to optimize your in-class learning experience.
FAQs and Best Practices
Interview guidance and tips
Mock Interviews
24*7 Availability for doubts
Tell Students that the two critical course components are the Course Handbook and the Course Companion CD.
Mention that while the Course Handbook is primary resource for in-class learning, they can use the Course Companion CD for additional reference within the class and outside the class.
Additional Information on the Course Handbook :
Course Handbook –The handbook enhances the learning experience through:
Lessons: Include various types of topics based on the content type to be taught: Lecture, Demonstration, Multimedia, and Discussion. Guide you through the learning objectives and provide the key points that are critical to the success of the in-class learning experience.
Labs: Provide a platform for students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the module. The labs provide a real-world experience with scenario-driven exercises, tasks, and high-level steps.
Module Reviews and Takeaways: Provide improved on-the-job reference material that includes only the most effective and up-to-date troubleshooting tips and best practice recommendations our industry has to offer. This information helps students to recall and synthesize troubleshooting tips for the common issues as a way to boost knowledge/skills retention.
Lab Answer Keys: Provide step-by-step lab solution guidance at your finger tips when it’s needed. These are included in the appendix of the handbook.
Additional Information on the Companion CD:
Course Companion CD - The CD provides the full course content with:
Lessons: Include detailed information for each topic in addition to the content in the Course Handbook.
Labs: Include complete lab exercise information and answer keys to use during lab time
Resources: All resources are sorted and categorized into five sections: Microsoft Learning, TechNet and MSDN content, Knowledge Base, Books, Communities, and Tools, Reviews and Takeaways Review Questions and Answers.
Student Course Files: Include the Allfiles.exe, a self-extracting executable file that contains the files required for the labs/demonstrations or performing the lab exercises outside the class.
* Hard Copy charges would apply, Soft copy can be downloaded from web from some hosted servers
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4. Microsoft Certification Program
Course 6232A
Microsoft Certification Program
Module 0: Introduction
Exam number and title
Core exam for the following track
70-432: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008— Implementation and Maintenance
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator
Inform students about the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program, any certification exams that are related to this course, and the various certification options.
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5. About This Course Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
Course 6232A
About This Course
Module 0: Introduction
Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
This 30 hours instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2008 product features and tools related to maintaining a database.
Describe the audience and the prerequisites for this course. This is an opportunity for you to identify students who may not have the appropriate background or experience to attend this course.
Describe the course objectives.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Install and configure SQL Server 2008.
Manage database files.
Backup and restore databases.
Manage security.
Transfer data into and out of SQL Server.
Automate administrative tasks.
Replicate data between SQL Server instances.
Maintain high availability.
Monitor SQL Server.
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6. Course Outline Module 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server
The students will be introduced to planning for a SQL Server installation. The students will then be introduced to installing, configuring, and managing SQL Server.
Lessons
Preparing to Install SQL Server
Installing SQL Server
Configuring a SQL Server Installation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain how to prepare the hardware and other resources necessary to install SQL Server.
Install SQL Server.
Manage and configure SQL Server.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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7. Course Outline Module 2: Managing Databases and Files Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 2: Managing Databases and Files
The students will be introduced to database planning and creation, and using database options to control database behavior.
Lessons
Planning Databases
Creating Databases
Using Policy-Based Management
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan a database implementation that meets an organization's requirements.
Create a SQL Server database.
Manage a SQL Server database.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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8. Course Outline Module 3: Disaster Recovery Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 3: Disaster Recovery
The students will be introduced to disaster recovery techniques for SQL Server. They will learn how to perform different types of backup and restore operations, including online restores and backup and restores of system databases.
Lessons
Planning a Backup Strategy
Backing Up User Databases
Restoring User Databases
Performing Online Restore Operations
Recovering Data from Database Snapshots
System Databases and Disaster Recovery
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan a backup strategy for a database.
Back up & Restore user databases.
Restore data in a user database while it is online.
Recover data for a user database from a database snapshot.
Restore and recover system databases.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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9. Course Outline Module 4: Managing Security Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 4: Managing Security
The students will be introduced to protecting SQL Server. Students will learn about the SQL Server security model and how to use SQL Server security features to control access to databases and their contents.
Lessons
Overview of SQL Server Security
Protecting the Server Scope
Protecting the Database Scope
Auditing Security
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe how SQL Server manages security.
Protect SQL Server at the server level.
Protect SQL Server databases.
Use keys and certificates to protect SQL Server objects.
Audit SQL Server security.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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10. Course Outline Module 5: Transferring Data Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 5: Transferring Data
The students will be introduced to transfer data to and from SQL Server using UI and command-line tools, and learn about transferring and transforming data with SQL Server Integration Services.
Lessons
Overview of Data Transfer
Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use UI and command-line tools to import and export data.
Describe the features of SQL Server Integration Services.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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11. Course Outline Module 6: Automating Administrative Tasks Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 6: Automating Administrative Tasks
The students will learn how to automate routine administrative tasks using jobs, operators, and alerts.
Lessons
Automating Administrative Tasks in SQL Server
Using SQL Server Agent
Creating Maintenance Plans
Implementing Alerts
Managing Multiple Servers
Managing SQL Server Agent security
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Define SQL Server administrative tasks and schedule those tasks to run automatically.
Configure SQL Server Agent to support automatic task scheduling.
Script tasks by using SQL Server jobs, and define operators for managing those jobs.
Define alerts to warn operators about events raised by SQL Server.
Configure SQL Server Agent security.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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12. Course Outline Module 7: Implementing Replication Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 7: Implementing Replication
The students will be introduced to techniques for configuring SQL Server replication.
Lessons
Overview of Replication
Managing Publications and Subscriptions
Configuring Replication in Some Common Scenarios
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe replication and its components.
Configure and implement replication.
Use replication to meet the requirements of some common scenarios.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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13. Course Outline Module 8: Maintaining High Availability Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 8: Maintaining High Availability
The students will be introduced to concepts and methods for maintaining high availability with SQL Server.
Lessons
Introduction to High Availability
Implementing Log Shipping
Implementing Database Mirroring
Implementing Server Clustering
Using Distributed High Availability Solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the factors affecting database availability.
Describe how to implement log shipping to support fast recovery of a standby SQL Server database
Describe how to use SQL Server mirroring to implement a software solution for fast failover
Explain how to implement clustering to support fast failover of computers running SQL Server instances.
Describe how to implement distributed high availability solutions.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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14. Course Outline Module 9: Monitoring SQL Server Lessons
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 9: Monitoring SQL Server
The students will be introduced to monitoring SQL Server performance and activity.
Lessons
Viewing Current Activity
Using SQL Server Profiler
Monitoring with DDL Triggers
Using Event Notifications
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Examine the current activity in a SQL Server instance.
Use SQL Server Profiler to trace server and database activity.
Use DDL triggers to monitor changes to the structure of database objects.
Use event notifications to capture and monitor significant events for a SQL Server instance.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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15. Course Outline Module 10: Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning
Course 6232A
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
Module 10: Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning
The students will learn how to troubleshoot a variety of common SQL Server problems. Students will also learn how to tune SQL Server for improved performance using a variety of tools.
Lessons
Troubleshooting SQL Server
Performance Tuning in SQL Server
Using Resource Governor
Using Data Collector
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Troubleshoot common SQL Server problems, such as connectivity, concurrency, and job and disk space problems.
Perform basic performance tuning tasks in SQL Server using the Database Engine Tuning Advisor, index tuning, and query tuning.
Use Resource Governor to manage SQL Server workloads and resources.
Use Data Collector to obtain performance data about your computer and the instances of SQL Server running on your computer.
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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16. Course 6232A
After this Training
Module 0: Introduction
Question Bank to prepare for Certification : Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008—Implementation and Maintenance
One Consultancy session where your operational problem will be discussed
1 Week doubt clearing session over
Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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17. Course 6232A
Training Mode
Module 0: Introduction
Web Meeting / Virtual Class room using GOTOMeeting or other web meeting tool.
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Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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18. Course 6232A
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Module 0: Introduction
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Briefly describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module 1.
Explain how this course will meet students’ expectations by relating the information that is covered in individual modules to their expectations.
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