M55353A - Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure
M55353A - Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure equips database administrators and developers with critical skills to secure, monitor, and optimize SQL Server environments, solving the growing challenge of data breaches and system downtime. Designed for IT professionals managing on-premises databases, this course addresses a market where 90% of enterprises still rely on SQL Server for core operations.
This Microsoft training prepares learners for the retired MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification, reinforcing legacy expertise still valued in enterprise settings. Koenig’s 30-day lab access ensures hands-on mastery of backup, recovery, and auditing tasks, empowering administrators to ensure compliance and operational continuity in hybrid data environments.
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Course Overview
Master M55353A Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure with Koenig Solutions, featuring official Microsoft courseware and guaranteed-to-run scheduling. This legacy course focuses on on-premises SQL Server 2016 administration, distinct from modern cloud-based certifications like DP-300 or AZ-104 Azure Administrator training. This curriculum is designed for professionals managing traditional SQL environments rather than cloud-native infrastructure. If your goal is Azure cloud administration, please explore our Azure-specific paths. Otherwise, this course provides essential skills for securing, maintaining, and recovering on-premises SQL databases.
Course Outline:
Module 1: SQL Server Security and Auditing
Module 2: Backup and Recovery Strategies
Module 3: Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience with basic T-SQL programming language syntax and queries in Microsoft SQL Server, a key skill for managing and troubleshooting SQL database infrastructures
- Understanding of traditional database administration roles and responsibilities as outlined in Microsoft’s official documentation for SQL Server administrators
- Familiarity with SQL Server installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks essential for effective database management
- Working knowledge of database security concepts including authentication and authorization to protect sensitive data in SQL Server environments
- Experience with database backup and restore operations in SQL Server to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness
- Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery concepts such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, critical for maintaining uptime in SQL Server infrastructures
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering SQL Server Security
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Day 2– Managing Server and Database Roles
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Day 3– Authorizing Resource Access Control
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Day 4– Data Protection, Encryption, and Auditing
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Day 5– SQL Backup and Recovery Strategies
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of M55353A - Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the M55353A - Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Database Administrator
- Azure SQL Administrator
- Cloud Database Engineer
- Database Operations Specialist
- SQL Server DBA
- Database Support Engineer
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