MS SQL ( DBA )

Index:

• Introduction to SQL Server:

• Overview of SQL Server architecture and editions
• Understanding SQL Server components (Database Engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS)

• Installing and Configuring SQL Server:

• Planning and executing SQL Server installations
• Configuring server and database settings

• Database Creation and Management:

• Creating databases and database objects (tables, views, indexes)
• Managing database schemas and data files

• Backup and Restore Strategies:

• Implementing backup and recovery plans
• Performing full, differential, and transaction log backups
• Restoring databases to a point-in-time

• Security and Authentication:

• Managing SQL Server security (logins, users, roles)
• Implementing database-level and server-level security measures

• Monitoring and Performance Tuning:

• Monitoring SQL Server performance using built-in tools (SQL Profiler, Activity Monitor)
• Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR):

• Implementing high availability solutions (Failover Clustering, AlwaysOn Availability Groups)
• Setting up database mirroring and log shipping for disaster recovery

• Automation and Maintenance:

• Automating routine tasks using SQL Server Agent jobs
• Implementing maintenance plans for database integrity and optimization

• Troubleshooting and Error Handling:

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting common SQL Server issues
• Handling error messages and system alerts

• Advanced Topics:

• Data compression and partitioning strategies
• Integration with Azure SQL Database and SQL Server on Azure VMs