Module 1: SQL Server 2016 Components
Describe the SQL Server platform, SQL Server services, and SQL Server configuration options.
Lessons
- Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
- Overview of SQL Server Architecture
- SQL Server Services and Configuration Options
Module 2: Installing SQL Server 2016
This modules describes the process to install SQL Server 2016.
Lessons
- Considerations for installing SQL Server
- TempDB Files
- Installing SQL Server 2016
- Automating Installation
Module 3: Upgrading SQL Server to SQL Server 2016
This module describes how you go about upgrading your current SQL Server installation to SQL Server 2016.
Lessons
- Upgrade Requirements
- Upgrade SQL Server Services
- Migrating SQL Server Data and Applications
Module 4: Deploying SQL Server on Microsoft Azure
This module describes the options available to run SQL Server on Azure.
Lessons
- SQL Server Virtual Machines in Azure
- Deploying an Azure SQL Database
- Migrating an On-Premise Database to an Azure SQL Database
Module 5: Working with Databases
This module describes the preinstalled system databases, the physical structure of databases and the most common configuration options related to them.
Lessons
- Overview of SQL Server Databases
- Creating Databases
- Database Files and Filegroups
- Moving Database Files
- Buffer Pool Extension
Module 6: Database Storage Options
At the end of this module you will be able to describe the database storage options.
Lessons
- SQL Server storage Performance
- SMB Fileshare
- SQL Server Storage in Azure
- Stretch Databases
Module 7: Performing Database Maintenance
This module covers database maintenance.
Lessons
- Ensuring Database Integrity
- Maintaining Indexes
- Automating Routine Database Maintenance
