Database Fundamentals

• Introduction to Relational Databases
• Understanding SQL Server Editions and Versions
• Database Objects (Tables, Views, Indexes, etc.)

SQL Server Installation and Configuration

• System Requirements
• Installation Options (Standalone, Clustered, etc.)
• Post-installation Configuration

Database Creation and Design

• Creating Databases
• Schema Design
• Data Types and Constraints

Data Modification and Querying

• SQL Query Language (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
• Data Manipulation Language (DML)
• Query Optimization and Performance Tuning

Security and Authorization

• Authentication Modes (Windows Authentication, SQL Server Authentication)
• User and Role Management
• Permissions and Access Control

Backup and Restore

• Database Backup Strategies
• Database Restore Processes
• Backup and Restore Options

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
• Database Mirroring
• Log Shipping
• Failover Clustering

Performance Optimization

• Query Execution Plans
• Indexing Strategies
• Monitoring and Tuning
• Performance Counters and DMVs

Automation and Scripting

• SQL Server Agent Jobs
• T-SQL Scripting
• PowerShell for SQL Server Administration

Maintenance and Monitoring

• Database Maintenance Plans
• SQL Server Profiler
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)

Replication and Data Distribution

• Transactional Replication
• Snapshot Replication
• Peer-to-Peer Replication
• Data Distribution

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Processes
• Package Creation and Deployment
• SSIS Catalogs

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

• Report Design and Development
• Report Deployment and Configuration
• Report Subscription and Security

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

• Multidimensional and Tabular Models
• Cube Design and Processing
• MDX and DAX Queries

SQL Server Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Database Corruption and Recovery
• Error Handling and Event Logs
• Troubleshooting Common Issues

SQL Server Upgrades and Patching

• Planning and Performing Upgrades
• Applying Service Packs and Cumulative Updates

SQL Server Security Best Practices

• Security Auditing
• Encryption and Data Masking
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

SQL Server Cloud Offerings (e.g., Azure SQL Database)

• Azure SQL Deployment Options
• Management and Monitoring in the Cloud

Disaster Recovery Planning

• Backup and Restore Strategies
• Business Continuity and High Availability Planning

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