Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016
Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 helps database administrators and SQL Server 2014 professionals transition to Microsoft’s 2016 platform by mastering critical upgrades in performance, security, and cloud integration. It addresses the industry need for modernized SQL expertise, with over 700K job listings seeking Microsoft database skills. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Temporal Tables, Always Encrypted, and Stretch Database.
This course prepares you for the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification via Exams 70-764 and 70-765. Koenig offers official Microsoft curriculum with 30-day lab access, ensuring practical mastery. Upgrade your credentials and stay competitive in enterprise data management.
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Course Overview
Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 by Microsoft is a three-day instructor-led course designed for database professionals transitioning from earlier versions, particularly SQL Server 2014. This course aligns with the skills measured in Exam 70-764 and supports the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification path, which was the target credential for upgrading existing MCSAs. Ideal for roles such as Database Administrators, Data Analysts, and Business Intelligence Developers, it addresses critical industry demand—over 60% of enterprises adopted SQL Server 2016 within two years of release for its enhanced cloud integration and security features. The curriculum ensures IT professionals remain competitive by mastering the latest platform advancements essential for modern data environments.
The course covers key technologies including SQL Server 2016, Stretch Database, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, In-memory OLTP, Columnstore Indexes, and Power BI enhancements. Students engage in hands-on labs using SQL Server Management Studio and real-world scenarios such as configuring hybrid cloud backups to Azure, implementing Row-Level Security, and optimizing query performance with the Query Store. One core lab focuses on deploying Temporal Tables to track historical data changes, simulating compliance requirements in financial systems. These practical exercises are conducted in an on-premises lab environment running Windows Server 2016, providing direct experience with installation, configuration, and monitoring tools used in enterprise deployments.
This training prepares candidates for the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification, a globally recognized credential that signaled expertise in hybrid data solutions before its retirement in 2021. Certified professionals saw average salary increases of 15–20%, with SQL Server DBAs earning median salaries over $95,000 annually in North America during the certification’s active period. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and access to expert instructors for 1-on-1 doubt resolution. Graduates gain the proficiency to design secure, scalable database solutions, positioning them for advancement into senior database or cloud data engineer roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Hands-on experience designing and managing database, data warehouse, and business intelligence solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2014. Knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system and essential networking fundamentals. Practical understanding of TCP/IP, Named Pipes, and Shared Memory network protocols. Experience managing SQL Server 2014 instances and databases effectively. Basic skills in PowerShell for automating SQL Server tasks. Familiarity with T-SQL query performance tuning and basic knowledge of Always On Availability Groups. MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification is the recommended baseline for this upgrade path to Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 by Microsoft.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016
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Day 2– Optimizing SQL Server 2016 Performance
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Day 3– Advanced SQL Server 2016 Security
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Day 4– SQL Server 2016 Availability and Scalability
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Day 5– SQL Server 2016 Cloud and BI
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
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 Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Database Administrator
- SQL Server Developer
- Database Engineer
- Senior Database Analyst
- Cloud Database Specialist
- Data Platform Administrator
Companies Hiring
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