Microsoft SQL Server Basics TRAINING AGENDA

Microsoft SQL Server Basics TRAINING AGENDA Name of Facilitator Name of Course

MS SQL Basics

Intended Audience

Resources looking after IT Infrastructure

Duration

Half Day

Date

PRE-REQUISITES: The delegate must have a background of looking after computers in some form therefore are computer literate and are able to navigate within windows, reboot terminals and have a basic concept of Microsoft jargon. The intended audience of this course is personnel responsible for auditing and daily maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the venue/s.

OBJECTIVES/ LEARNER OUTCOMES The intention of this course is to provide the ACE specific requirements of SQL; therefore the course will enhance the delegate’s current knowledge base to more specific ACE requirements and provide a platform for basic SQL fundamentals. NOTE: The intention of this course is not to train someone to become a DBA but rather to enhance an IT resources knowledge base to include ACE specific requirements. This course does not include the installation of SQL.

SQL Server Components Hardware Requirements for SQL 2008 Software Requirements of SQL 2008 Define a SQL Server Instance What is Collation? Authentication Modes SQL Databases Define what a database is Discuss the difference between a table, row and column Discuss the difference between System and User Databases What are the System databases and their functionality? Discuss the different File Types What is a Transaction Log? Best Business Practices for File Placement Database Options Compatibility Level Read Only Parameter Restrict Access Parameter SQL Server Management SQL Server Options What is the difference between Version and Edition? What is a Service Pack? What is SQL Server Service? What is SQL Server Agent Service? How can one verify whether the above services are running? Learner Outcomes: ACE SQL Basics

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SQL Security What is the difference between a Login and a User? Discuss ACE specific Logins Define Database Role Membership for ACE Logins

SQL Maintenance What is Database Maintenance? What is the difference between a SQL Job and a Maintenance Plan Define a FULL Backup Define a Differential Backup Define a Transaction Log Backup Discuss how to STOP and START a SQL Job Discuss how to analyse View Job History

Learner Outcomes: ACE SQL Basics

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