55069A - PowerShell for SQL Server Administrators

Overview

Duration: 2 days

This two-day instructor-led course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell and SMO components for SQL Server administration on SQL Server 2016, 2014 or 2012. Students will learn how to manage day-to-day and scheduled maintenance tasks. The main focus will be administration of the database engine, but optional material & exercises on Analysis Services (SSAS) and Integration Services (SSIS) are also included.

If all the optional lab exercises are included, the class may need to be taught in three days instead of two.

Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Install and Configure SQL Server and all its components using PowerShell
Manage day-to-day SQL Server Administration with PowerShell
Maintain the SQL Server environment using PowerShell scripting and programming options

Content

Module 1: Install and Configure SQL Server with PowerShell

This module explains how to setup SQL Server components using PowerShell.

Lessons

Module Objectives
Lesson 1: Install SQL Server
Lesson 2: Configure Database Settings
Lesson 3: Configure SQL Server Settings
Lesson 4: Configure SQL Server Policy-Based Management
Review

Lab : Configuring SQL Server with PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install SQL Server
Add/Remove components to an existing instance (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, etc.)
Configure SQL Server and Database Settings
Configure SQL Server Policy-Based Management

Module 2: Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell

This module explains how to perform day-to-day administrative tasks on SQL Server Servers using PowerShell.

Lessons

Module Objectives
Lesson 1: Managing Users and Roles
Lesson 2: Managing Database Performance
Lesson 3: Managing Database Availability
Lesson 4: Managing SQL Server Features
Review

Lab : Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage Users and Roles
Manage Database Performance
Manage Database Availability with Clustering & AlwaysOn Availability Groups
Manage Integration Services and Analysis Services

Module 3: Maintaining SQL Server with PowerShell

This module explains how to perform maintenance tasks on SQL Servers using PowerShell.

Lessons

Module Objectives
Managing Backups and Restores
Maintaining Database Integrity and Performance
Monitoring and Auditing
Task Automation
Generating Reports
Review

Lab : Maintaining SQL Servers with PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage SQL Server Backups and Restores
Maintain Database Integrity and Performance
Monitor and Audit changes to a SQL Server
Task Automation on SQL Server
Generate SQL Server Reports
Additional Reading

To help you prepare for this class, review the following resources:

Classroom Training: Course 10775A - Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

Audience

This course is intended for SQL Server administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience administering SQL Servers and using PowerShell is recommended.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

Experience working on Windows desktops or servers
Experience working in a Windows domain environment
Experience Administering SQL Server Servers
Fundamental experience with PowerShell or Course 10961B – Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell

Certification

This course is not associated with any Certification.

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55069A - PowerShell for SQL Server Administrators

Overview

Objectives

Content

Audience

Prerequisites

Certification

Schedule

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