The Administering Microsoft SQL Server course is a five-day, instructor-led programme designed for professionals who need to administer, maintain, and support SQL Server database environments.

Throughout the course, participants develop the knowledge and practical skills required to manage a SQL Server database infrastructure, from initial installation and database configuration through backup, recovery, security, and day-to-day administration.

The programme is particularly relevant to database administrators, but it can also benefit developers and other technical professionals who build applications that retrieve or deliver content from SQL Server databases.

Participants explore SQL Server instance design and installation, database administration, recovery models, backup and restore strategies, authentication, authorisation, role management, database object security, encryption, auditing, and the automation of routine SQL Server administration.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.

Prerequisites

Participants should already have the following technical knowledge before attending the course.

Essential Knowledge

Basic understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality
Working knowledge of Transact-SQL
Familiarity with basic querying and data manipulation

Useful Additional Experience

The following knowledge is not mandatory but will help participants gain more value from the programme:

Working knowledge of relational databases
Some database design experience
Previous exposure to SQL Server environments

Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is professionals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases as part of their main responsibilities.

The programme is particularly suitable for:

Database Administrators
SQL Server Administrators
System administrators
Database support professionals
Technical teams responsible for SQL Server infrastructure
Developers working with applications that depend on SQL Server databases
Professionals responsible for database security, backup, recovery, and operational support

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Design and implement SQL Server instances
Work effectively with SQL Server databases
Explain recovery models and backup strategies
Back up SQL Server databases
Restore SQL Server databases
Authenticate and authorise users
Assign server-level and database-level roles
Control user access to SQL Server resources
Protect data using encryption and auditing
Automate database administration
Configure security for SQL Server Agent
Manage alerts and notifications

Training Outline

SQL Server Overview

This module introduces the main terminology and concepts used in SQL Server administration.

Topics include:

SQL Server architecture
SQL Server instances
Core database administration concepts
Instance-level and database-level administration
SQL Server services
Administration tools
Fundamental characteristics of a SQL Server environment

This section establishes the foundation for the administrative topics covered throughout the rest of the course.

SQL Server Installation

This module focuses on planning and installing SQL Server instances.

Participants examine:

Default instances
Named instances
Selecting required SQL Server services
Installation considerations
Installation options
Configuring the tempdb database
Default file locations
Component placement

The module also covers:

GUI-based installation
Unattended installation from the command line
Automated installation options
Upgrading existing SQL Server instances

The aim is to help learners understand both how to install SQL Server and how to make appropriate configuration decisions before and during deployment.

Working with SQL Databases

This module examines how SQL Server stores data and how databases are created and maintained.

Topics include:

SQL Server data storage
Creating databases
Configuring databases
Database management
Database files
Data integrity
Introduction to indexing concepts
Routine database administration

Participants develop a clearer understanding of the structures and management processes behind SQL Server databases.

Backup and Restore SQL Databases

This module covers the backup and recovery processes required to maintain database availability and protect organisational data.

Topics include:

Recovery models
Designing backup strategies
Database backups
Backup types
Restore operations
Database recovery
Restoring databases in different recovery scenarios
Matching backup and restore approaches to operational requirements

Participants learn how to select and apply an appropriate recovery strategy based on business and technical needs.

SQL Server Authentication

This module focuses on managing access to SQL Server.

Topics include:

Authentication concepts
SQL Server logins
Database users
Instance-level access
Database-level access
Relationships between logins and users
Creating and maintaining user accounts
Linked Server authentication

Participants examine the complete access process, from authenticating a connection to authorising access to database resources.

Server and Database Roles

This module covers role-based security within SQL Server.

Topics include:

Server-level roles
Database-level roles
Fixed server roles
Database roles
Role membership
Role-based permission management
Creating roles
Maintaining roles

Participants learn how roles can be used to create more manageable and consistent security models.

Database Object Security

This module examines access control for database-level objects.

Objects covered include:

Tables
Views
Stored Procedures
Functions

Topics include:

Object-level permissions
Restricting access to database objects
Granting permissions
Revoking permissions
Defining appropriate access levels
Applying database object security

Data Security

This module explores additional methods for protecting SQL Server data.

Topics include:

Row-level security
Column-level security
Dynamic Data Masking
Auditing
Encryption
Protecting sensitive information
Monitoring data access
Supporting security and compliance requirements

Participants learn how data protection can extend beyond user access control to include how data is exposed, monitored, and encrypted.

Automating SQL Server Management

This module focuses on automating recurring SQL Server administration activities.

Topics include:

Administration automation
SQL Server Agent
Automated jobs
Job scheduling
Automating routine maintenance tasks
SQL Server Agent security
Alert management
Notifications
Responding automatically to operational events
Improving consistency in administrative processes

Participants learn how SQL Server automation features can reduce repetitive manual effort and improve operational reliability.

Why Choose Us

Experience Administering Microsoft SQL Server through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from anywhere in the world or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Administering Microsoft SQL Server in a professional face-to-face classroom environment. Classroom Based training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Administering Microsoft SQL Server as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel internationally to deliver dedicated training programs at your preferred location.

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Administering Microsoft SQL Server Training

Prerequisites

Essential Knowledge

Useful Additional Experience

Who Should Attend

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

SQL Server Overview

SQL Server Installation

Working with SQL Databases

Backup and Restore SQL Databases

SQL Server Authentication

Server and Database Roles

Database Object Security

Data Security

Automating SQL Server Management

Why Choose Us