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Managing Databases and Instances in Microsoft SQL Server 2016

This intermediate SQL Server 2016 training focuses on managing and optimizing databases and instances Microsoft SQL Server 2016. You'll learn how to configure instance properties, manage collation, create logon triggers, and perform key maintenance tasks. Mastering these SQL skills helps prevent service disruptions, patch security issues, and optimize overall network data management.

Updated March 2021

3Skills
15Videos
3Virtual Labs
1h 40mTotal
15 videos3 labs1h 40m

Who This Course Is For

This Managing Databases and Instances in SQL Server 2016 training is considered associate-level Microsoft training, which means it was designed for systems administrators with at least a year of experience with Server 2016 database technologies and experienced systems administrators looking to validate their Microsoft skills.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Configuring the properties of an instance including file locations, formats, etc.
  • Managing collation and associated behaviors per instance
  • Creating logon triggers, managing services and managing server network configs
  • Providing maintenance through common administration tasks

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Configure Secure Access to Microsoft Azure SQL Databases33m + 1 lab
  • Premium skill.Configure SQL Server Performance Settings in SQL Server 201627m + 1 lab
  • Premium skill.Manage SQL Server 2016 Instances40m + 1 lab

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  • Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes

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