SQL Development & MSSQL Database Administration

Course Description

This all-inclusive course is designed to provide students with the dual expertise of SQL development and Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration. It covers everything from writing and optimizing SQL queries to managing, securing, and maintaining enterprise-level SQL Server databases. The course combines hands-on training in SQL development, including query design, data manipulation, and reporting, with in-depth knowledge of database administration tasks such as installation, backup, security, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. By the end of the course, students will be well-prepared to develop efficient database applications and manage large-scale databases in any professional environment.

Key topics include:

• SQL Development Essentials:
  • SQL syntax and query structure
  • Data types, functions, and expressions
  • Joins, subqueries, and set operations
  • Stored procedures, functions, and triggers
  • Data integrity, normalization, and constraints
  • Indexing and query optimization techniques
  • Managing transactions and concurrency
  • Reporting and data analysis using SQL
  • MSSQL Database Administration:
    • Installing and configuring SQL Server
    • Backup, restore, and recovery strategies
    • Managing users, roles, and permissions
    • Monitoring and optimizing database performance
    • Indexing and query tuning for performance improvement
    • High availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR)
    • Security best practices and encryption techniques
    • Automating tasks with SQL Server Agent and PowerShell