SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Administration

• Basic knowledge of databases
• Understanding of SQL syntax and queries

Audience

• Database administrators (DBAs)
• Developers
• IT professionals

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and administer SQL Server databases using SQL Server Management Studio.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand system requirements and perform installations.
• Create, configure, and manage databases using SSMS.
• Manage logins, users, roles, and permissions.
• Perform various types of backups and restore databases.
• Create, schedule, and manage jobs using SQL Server Agent.
• Implement best practices for efficient and secure SQL Server administration.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

• Overview of SQL Server editions and components
• Interface and features of SSMS
• Benefits of using SSMS for database management

Installation and Configuration

• System requirements for SQL Server and SSMS
• Installing SQL Server and SSMS
• Post-installation configuration
• Connecting to SQL Server instances

Database Architecture and Storage

• Understanding SQL Server database and instances
• SQL Server database architecture
• Filegroups and data files

Creating and Managing Databases

• Creating databases using SSMS
• Managing database properties
• Attaching and detaching databases

Security Management

• Introduction to SQL server security
• Managing logins and users
• Assigning roles and permissions
• Implementing security best practices

Backup and Restore

• Importance of backup and restore
• Types of backups: full, differential, transaction log
• Performing backups using SSMS
• Restoring databases from backups

Database Maintenance Plans

• Importance of regular database maintenance
• Creating and scheduling maintenance plans
• Monitoring and troubleshooting maintenance plans

Monitoring and Performance Tuning

• Monitoring SQL Server performance
• Identifying performance bottlenecks
• Index Management and optimization
• Using SQL Server profiler and extended events

Automating Tasks with SQL Server Agent

• Introduction to SQL Server agent
• Creating and managing jobs
• Scheduling jobs and alerts
• Monitoring SQL Server agent jobs

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Overview of high availability options
• Implementing database mirroring
• Configuring Log Shipping
• Introduction to AlwaysOn availability groups

Upgrading and Migrating SQL Server

• Planning for SQL Server upgrades
• In-place vs. side-by-side upgrades
• Migrating databases to new instances
• Post-Migration tasks

Summary and Next Steps