Course Information
| Course Code | MS2733 (MOC2733) (M2733) |
| Fee | £895 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Duration | Three Days |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led |
Introduction
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to upgrade their skills to SQL Server 2005 so that they can support, configure, and maintain enterprise SQL Server 2005 databases and servers.
Audience
This course is intended for experienced database administrators and database developers who are responsible for the supporting, configuring, and maintaining enterprise SQL Server 2005 databases and servers.
Completion
- Describe the architecture of SQL Server 2005.
- Install SQL Server 2005.
- Use SQL Server 2005 administrative tools and utilities.
- Maintain SQL Server 2005 servers and databases.
- Secure a SQL Server 2005 server and database.
- Monitor SQL Server 2005.
- Implement a Backup and Restore solution for SQL Server 2005.
- Implement a data availability solution with database mirroring or clustering.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- MCDBA certification or equivalent knowledge.
- Administration experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
Knowledge of SQL Server 2000/7.0:
- Database and server architecture.
- Installation and configuration.
- Database security.
- Database recovery (backup and restore).
- SQL Server technologies used for database availability such as log shipping and clustering.
- Job automation.
- Database and server monitoring.
- Troubleshooting.
- Replication.
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
- Course 2072, Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database.
Examinations
Exam 70–447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of SQL Server 2005 Architecture
- Overview of SQL Server 2005
- System Enhancements for Administrators
Module 2: Installing SQL Server 2005
- Preparing to Install SQL Server 2005
- Performing a SQL Server 2005 Installation
- Maintaining a SQL Server 2005 Installation
Module 3: SQL Server 2005 Administrative Tools
- Using SQL Server Management Studio
- Using SQL Server Computer Manager
- Using the sqlcmd Utility
- Using the SQL Management Objects
Module 4: Monitoring SQL Server 2005
- Using SQL Profiler
- Using DDL Triggers
- Using Event Notifications
- Using Metadata Views
Module 5: Maintaining Databases and Indexes
- Managing Indexes
- Using the Database Tuning Advisor
Module 6: Securing SQL Server 2005
- SQL Server 2005 Security Overview
- Managing SQL Server 2005 Security
- Managing Permissions
- Managing Certificates
Module 7: Disaster Recovery
- Disaster Recovery in SQL Server 2005
- Using Database Snapshots
- Backup and Restore Operations
Module 8: Data Availability in SQL Server 2005
- Introduction to Data Availability
- Introduction to Database Mirroring
- Configuring Database Mirroring
Module 9: SQL Server 2005 Replication
- Overview of Replication Enhancements
- New Types of Replication