Performance Tuning and Managing MS SQL Server 2022 Course Overview

To ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from the Performance Tuning and Managing MS SQL Server 2022 course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of database concepts, including the purpose and use of databases.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
• Experience with Transact-SQL (T-SQL), such as writing and executing T-SQL queries in SQL Server.
• Knowledge of relational database design principles.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or a similar SQL database management tool.
• Prior experience with or exposure to SQL Server or another relational database management system.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundational understanding that will help you more easily assimilate the advanced concepts presented in the course. They are not intended to deter any enthusiastic learner who is committed to gaining the expertise required for performance tuning and managing SQL Server 2022. If you find you lack any of the recommended knowledge, we encourage you to seek out introductory materials or courses that can prepare you for this advanced training.

Target Audience for Performance Tuning and Managing MS SQL Server 2022

An advanced course focusing on optimization and management of MS SQL Server 2022, tailored for IT professionals seeking performance excellence.

• Database Administrators (DBAs)
• SQL Server Database Developers
• System Engineers specializing in database solutions
• Data Architects and Modelers
• IT Professionals responsible for the maintenance of SQL Server databases
• Performance Tuning Consultants
• Technical Support Personnel for SQL Server environments
• Business Intelligence (BI) Professionals
• Data Analysts who need to understand backend optimizations
• IT Managers overseeing database or SQL Server environments
• Cloud Database Administrators, particularly those managing Azure SQL databases
• Database Professionals preparing for certification exams in SQL Server

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Performance Tuning and Managing MS SQL Server 2022?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

This course equips participants with advanced skills to optimize the performance and manage SQL Server 2022, focusing on architecture, indexing, memory, and query tuning.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand SQL Server 2022 components, SQLOS, and the impact of thread management and buffer pool I/O on performance.
• Gain insights into SQL Server database architecture, including SQLDB structures, data file management, and TempDB behavior.
• Learn the differences between Windows and SQL Server scheduling, and how to analyze and respond to waits and queues.
• Master index internals, including the creation and management of various index types, and learn to address index fragmentation.
• Explore SQL Server statistics, understand their role in query optimization, and learn techniques for manual and automatic statistics management.
• Dive into SQL Server memory management, including In-Memory OLTP concepts, memory-optimized tables, and procedures.
• Develop an understanding of SQL Server locking mechanisms, concurrency models, and the effects of indexing on transaction locking.
• Analyze and interpret execution plans to optimize query performance and become familiar with adaptive query processing.
• Utilize the Query Store for performance monitoring and troubleshooting, and implement automatic tuning for plan selection.
• Learn best practices for monitoring, tracing, and improving SQL Server performance, including the use of Extended Events and intelligent query processing features.