Apply Intermediate SQL Server Administration Techniques

Overview

By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure SQL Server environments, maintain database integrity, automate administrative tasks, analyze performance bottlenecks, and apply modern SQL Server features to support enterprise workloads. Learners will gain hands-on expertise in working with system tables and views, creating and managing databases using T-SQL, implementing robust backup and recovery strategies, and enforcing standards through Policy-Based Management. This intermediate-level course is designed for professionals who already understand SQL fundamentals and want to advance into SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and operational reliability. Through practical demonstrations and real-world scenarios, learners will explore DBCC commands, data import/export techniques, replication architecture, SQL Server Agent automation, and performance analysis using execution plans, DMVs, and profiling tools. What makes this course unique is its strong focus on SQL Server internals and operational decision-making, rather than basic query writing. Learners will develop job-ready skills used by database administrators and data engineers to monitor, optimize, and manage SQL Server systems at scale. Completing this course equips learners with the confidence to handle complex database environments, troubleshoot performance issues, and support business-critical SQL Server deployments effectively.

Syllabus

Course Foundations & SQL Server Internals

This module introduces the scope of the MS SQL Server Intermediate course and builds foundational understanding of SQL Server internals, system tables, and database creation using T-SQL for administrative control.

Database Consistency & Maintenance Commands

This module focuses on maintaining database integrity through DBCC commands and implementing reliable backup strategies to ensure data protection and recoverability.

Data Movement & Backup Automation

This module covers data transfer techniques, backup automation, policy enforcement, and introduces replication concepts for controlled data distribution.

SQL Server Replication Architecture

This module explains SQL Server replication architecture, including configuration, publications, subscriptions, and monitoring replication-related activity.

Job Automation & Performance Monitoring

This module focuses on automating administrative tasks using SQL Server Agent and monitoring query performance using profiling and optimization fundamentals.

Query Tuning & Dynamic Management Views

This module explores advanced query tuning techniques using hints, Dynamic Management Views, system views, and profiling tools for performance diagnostics.

Advanced Performance & Modern SQL Server Features

This module covers advanced performance analysis techniques and modern SQL Server features including execution plans, In-Memory OLTP, and Business Intelligence integration.