SQL Server 2014: Installation and Administration

Get up to speed on installing and administering the world's most popular database, Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Installing SQL Server 2014

• Planning your installation: Part 1
• Planning your installation: Part 2
• Planning your installation: Part 3
• Installing SQL Server 2014: Part 1
• Installing SQL Server 2014: Part 2

2. Learning the SQL Server Tools

• Using SQL Server Management Studio
• Downloading, installing, and using SQL Server Data Tools
• Exploring PowerShell for SQL Server
• Using the sqlcmd utility

3. Understanding Data Storage

• Introducing data storage
• Managing the system databases
• Managing the user databases

4. Automating Maintenance of SQL Server

• Introducing maintenance plans
• Automating with SQL Server Agent

5. Implementing a Backup Plan

• Developing a backup plan
• Understanding recovery models
• Performing and managing backups
• Performing and managing recovery

6. Importing and Exporting Data

• Using the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard
• Working with the bcp utility

7. Indexing the Databases

• Using indexes to improve query performance
• Creating indexes
• Understanding execution plans
• Viewing execution plans
• Using the Database Engine Tuning Advisor

8. Monitoring SQL Server

• Examining the Actvity Monitor
• Data collection and management data warehouse
• Using Performance Monitor
• Examining Extended Events
• View the Extended Events Wizard

9. Understanding SQL Server Security

• Exploring SQL Server security and roles
• Viewing server and database-level security
• Using database permissions
• Auditing data access

Conclusion

• Next steps