Course: 40008A Updating your database skills to Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Course Outline This three-day instructor-led course provides existing SQL Server database professionals with the knowledge and skills to use new and enhanced capabilities in SQL Server 2012. Course duration: This course is scheduled for three days from 9:00 till 16:00. Course pre-requisites: Before attending this course, students must have: Experience of creating and managing database solutions in SQL Server, including basic Transact- SQL programming. Documentation: The following documentation is included with the course User guide Certificate of attendance After attending you will be able After completing this course, students will be able Describe key new and enhanced features in SQL Server 2012. Install SQL Server 2012. Use enhanced tools and PowerShell support to manage SQL Server 2012. Use enhanced Transact-SQL and storage capabilities to develop SQL Server 2012 databases. Use new and enhanced performance capabilities to optimize a SQL Server 2012 database. Use new availability and data recovery technologies to provide high availability. Use new and enhanced security capabilities in SQL Server 2012. Use SQL Azure. Describe new Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities in SQL Server 2012. Who should attend? This course is intended for database professionals with experience of using SQL Server 2008 R2.
The facilitator Lee Greene Lee Greene is a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist with 15 years of experience in a multi-system environment and has in-depth industry knowledge of SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000, 7, and 6.5. He has a proven track record in the areas of Enterprise Data Management, Data Warehouse Design, Business Intelligence, SQL Server Architecture design, SQL Server Internals, High Availability and Disaster Recovery Strategies, Scalability Design, Complex Upgrades, SQL Server Performance Optimization, Database Software Migrations, Virtualization, Global Database Replication, Clustering (including Geographically-Dispersed Clusters), Database Security and Regulatory Compliance and SQL Server Consolidation Strategy and Design. Lee has also completed a number of high profile database projects for large corporations in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Topics covered Module 1: Introducing SQL Server 2012 This module provides an overview of SQL Server 2012. Overview of SQL Server 2012 SQL Server 2012 Editions and Components Describe SQL Server 2012. List SQL Server 2012 Editions and Components. Module 2: Installing SQL Server 2012 This module describes how to install SQL Server 2012. Installation Options and Requirements Installing SQL Server Deploying SQL Server in a Private Cloud Lab : Installing SQL Server Installing a SQL Server 2012 Named Instance Performing Post-Installation Setup and Checks Lab : Using a Data-Tier Application in a Private Cloud Scenario Creating a Data-Tier Application Deploying a Data-Tier Application List the installation options and requirements for SQL Server 2012. Install SQL Server 2012. Describe considerations for provisioning database servers in a private cloud. Module 3: Managing SQL Server 2012 This module describes new and enhanced features that make it easier to manage SQL Server databases. Enhancements to SQL Server Management Studio New and Enhanced Dynamic Management Views Using PowerShell to Manage SQL Server Lab : Managing SQL Server Using SQL Server Management Studio Using SQL Server Management Studio Use enhancements to SQL Server Management Studio Use new and enhanced Dynamic Management Views Use PowerShell to Manage SQL Server.
Module 4: Developing SQL Server 2012 Databases This module describes new Transact-SQL and data storage capabilities that you can use to develop databases. Transact-SQL Enhancements New and Enhanced Transact-SQL Functions Enhancements to Spatial Data Support Storing and Querying Documents Lab : Developing SQL Server Databases Using Sequence Objects Using the THROW Statement Implementing Paging Querying Documents Describe enhancements to Transact-SQL. Describe new and enhanced Transact-SQL functions. Describe Enhancements to Spatial Data Support. Explain how to store and query documents with SQL Server 2012. Module 5: Performance and Tuning Enhancements This module provides an introduction to new and enhanced performance tuning features in SQL Server 2012. Performance Optimization Tools Enhancements to Indexing Lab : Optimizing SQL Server Performance Creating a Columnstore Index Using a Columnstore Index Updating a Table with a Columnstore Index Describe enhancements to performance optimization tools. Use indexing enhancements to increase query performance. Module 6: High Availability and Data Recovery Enhancements This module provides an introduction to new and enhanced features for data recovery and availability. AlwaysOn High Availability Enhancemenst to Data Recovery Lab : Using AlwaysOn Availability Groups Creating an AlwaysOn Availability Group Using an AlwaysOn Availability Group Observing Availability Group Failover Behavior Use AlwaysOn technologies to support high availability. Use enhancements to database restore capabilities. Module 7: Implementing Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 This module describes how to use security enhancements in SQL Server 2012. Security Management Enhancements Contained Databases Lab : Implementing Security Implementing user-defined Server Roles Implementing Contained Databases Describe security management enhancements. Implement contained databases. Module 8: Extending Data Solutions to the Cloud This module provides an introduction to SQL Azure. Introduction to SQL Azure Working with SQL Azure Lab : Using SQL Azure Creating a Database in SQL Azure Using SQL Server Management Studio with SQL Azure Describe key features and benefits of SQL Azure. Create and manage SQL Azure databases.
Module 9: Overview of BI Enhancements in SQL Server 2012 This module introduces enhancements to BI support in SQL Server 2012. SQL Server 2012 for Data Warehousing SQL Server 2012 for Business Intelligence Lab : Exploring BI Features Using PowerPivot Using Power View Describe enhancements in SQL Server 2012 for data warehousing. Describe enhancements in SQL Server 2012 for BI. Venue details We have training facilities in Centurion and Rivonia. Please mention which will be your preferred venue for the training. The location will be confirmed once the booking has been received. Centurion 1001 Clifton Avenue Lyttelton Manor Centurion Rivonia 3 Fifth Avenue Rivonia Johannesburg For bookings or more information For bookings or more information please feel free to contact us at 0861 11 1680 or e-mail training@acctech.biz For the latest event schedule visit our training page on www.acctech.biz