This official Microsoft 4-day instructor-led Provisioning SQL Databases training course (20765) is designed to teach students how to provision SQL Server databases both on-premise and in SQL Azure.
Plus, get prepped for Microsoft exam 70-765, a requirement for MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration.
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Provisioning SQL Databases Course Information
Requirements
This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality
This module describes the various SQL Server components and versions.
Lessons
Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
Overview of SQL Server Architecture
SQL Server Services and Configuration Options
Lab: Discussion: SQL Server versions
When we do use a separate installation of SQL Server and when would use a separate instance?
Which version of SQL Server is most suitable in your organization?
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe SQL Server components and versions
Describe SQL Server architecture and resource usage
Describe SQL Server services and how you manage the configuration of those services
Module 2: Installing SQL Server
This modules describes the process to install SQL Server 2016.
Lessons
Considerations for SQL Installing Server
TempDB Files
Installing SQL Server
Automating Installation
Lab: Installing SQL Server
Assess the available resources
Install an instance of SQL Server
Perform post installation checks
Automating Installation
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the considerations when installing SQL Server
Describe TempDB files
Install SQL Server
Automate a SQL Server installation
Module 3: Upgrading SQL Server to SQL Server 2017
This module describes the process for upgrading to SQL Server 2017.
Lessons
Upgrade Requirements
Upgrade SQL Server Services
Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
Lab: Upgrading SQL Server
Create the Application Logins
Restore Database Backups
Orphaned Users and Database Compatibility Level
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the upgrade requirements for SQL Server
Upgrade SQL Server
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
Introduction to Data Storage with SQL Server
Managing Storage for System Databases
Managing Storage for User Databases
Moving and Copying Database Files
Side-by-Side Upgrade: Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
Buffer Pool Extension
Lab: Managing Database Storage
Configuring tempDB Storage
Creating Databases
Attaching a Database
Enable Buffer Pool Extension
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe Data Storage with SQL Server
Manage Storage for System Databases
Manage Storage for User Databases
Move and Copy Database Files
Describe the Side-by-Side Upgrade: Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications process
Describe and use Buffer Pool Extensions
Module 5: Performing Database Maintenance
This module covers database maintenance plans.
Lessons
Ensuring Database Integrity
Maintaining Indexes
Automating Routine Database Maintenance
Lab: Performing Database Maintenance
Use DBCC CHECKDB to Verify Database Integrity
Rebuild Indexes
Create a Database Maintenance Plan
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Ensure Database Integrity
Maintain Indexes
Automate Routine Database Maintenance
Module 6: Database Storage Options
Describe SQL Server storage options.
Lessons
SQL Server storage Performance
SMB Fileshare
SQL Server Storage in Microsoft Azure
Stretch Databases
Lab: Implementing Stretch Database
Run Stretch Database Advisor
Implement Stretch Database
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe SQL Server Storage Performance
Describe SMB Fileshare
Explain SQL Server Storage in Microsoft Azure.
Describe Stretch Database
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, you 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, you 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, you will be able to:
Manage Azure SQL Database Security
Configure Azure storage
Implement Azure Automation
Team Training
Provisioning SQL Databases Training FAQs
Can I have my team learn to provision SQL databases at our facility?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient training to meet your needs wherever you want. This training is available as a private team training event.
Can I use SATVs to take this Provisioning SQL Databases course?
Yes! This course is eligible for Microsoft Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) redemption.
Which Microsoft exam does this Provisioning SQL Databases course prepare me for?
This course helps prepare you for the Microsoft 70-765 certification exam, Provisioning SQL Databases.
Is this Provisioning SQL Databases course part of a Microsoft SQL Server certification path?
Yes! It fulfills a requirement for MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification.