SQL Server 2019 : Administration SQL Server Part 1

🛠️ SQL Server 2019 Administration: Mastering BACKUPS and RESTORES - Part 1

Course Overview 🚀

In this comprehensive 4-hour course, delve into the crucial aspects of SQL Server 2019 administration by focusing on two vital modules: BACKUPS and RESTORES, including handling corruption. This course is designed for those looking to solidify their understanding and practical skills in database management, particularly within SQL Server environments.

Your Expert Instructor 👩‍🏫

Eloa Formation is your guide on this journey. With extensive experience in teaching SQL, Postgres, PowerShell, MySQL, Python, TSQL, and SQL Server performance optimization, Eloa will lead you through a well-structured learning path.

Course Breakdown 📚

This course is structured into two main chapters:

Chapter 1: BACKUPS and RESTORES in SQL Server 2019 🗂️

You'll explore the essentials of creating backups and restores, including:

• Simple Backup and Restore Procedures 🔄
• Understanding BACKUP LOGS, DIFFERENTIAL BACKUPS, and why they are a cornerstone of your backup strategy.
• The importance of WITH INIT in backups and mastering the WITH STOPAT option for timely restorations.
• Exploring different Full Recovery Models (FULL, SIMPLE, BULKED LOGGED) and their impact on your backup strategy.
• Performance considerations when backing up multiple files.
• Preventing corruption with CHECKSUM, the use of BACKUP WITH COPY ONLY, and ensuring uninterrupted backup chains.
• Performing a RESTORE of a page or from a LSN to avoid data loss.
• Recovering unsaved logs post server crash using TAIL LOG BACKUP.
• Implementing BACKUP WITH COMPRESSION to conserve disk space.
• Simultaneous copying of backups with the WITH MIRROR option.
• Restoring system databases (Master, MSDB, model, TEMPDB).
• Utilizing RESTORE WITH STANDBY for examining data incrementally.
• Learning to perform a RESTORE FROM SNAPSHOT and understanding the necessary rights for backup operations.

Chapter 2: Detecting and Repairing Corruption on SQL Server 🛠️

This chapter is dedicated to handling database corruption, which is an inevitable issue that every DBA will face at some point. You'll learn:

• The importance of early detection of corruption.
• The various causes of database corruption.
• Configuring SQL Server to automatically detect I/O errors.
• Performing consistency checks using DBCC commands and setting up regular checks.

Why Start Now with SQL Administration? 🌟

SQL Server is a highly sought-after skill in the job market, and mastering its administration can lead to job security and opportunities. The simplicity of SQL Server enables quick competence and specialization, giving you a technical edge over your peers or during job interviews.

Who Is This Course For? 👥

This course is tailored for:

• Database Administrators (DBAs) seeking to enhance their skills.
• Developers looking to understand the administration side of SQL Server.
• Anyone aiming to break into the field of database management and administration.

Join us on this in-depth journey into the world of SQL Server 2019 administration, where you'll gain practical knowledge and skills that will set you apart as a DBA. Let Eloa Formation guide you through this transformative learning experience. 🎓💻

Enroll now and take your first step towards becoming an SQL Server master! 🚀🔥