Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases
The Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases course equips database developers and administrators with skills to build and optimize enterprise-grade databases, addressing critical challenges in performance, scalability, and data integrity. Targeting professionals responsible for SQL Server environments, it covers implementing tables, views, stored procedures, and functions, with a focus on query optimization and transaction management. Despite SQL Server 2014 being in extended support, 12% of global instances still run this version, highlighting ongoing demand for expertise.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Exam 70-464, part of the retired MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification path. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with 30-day lab access and official Microsoft courseware, enabling hands-on mastery. Graduates gain proven skills to modernize legacy systems and advance toward senior DBA or data engineering roles.
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Course Overview
The Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases course by Microsoft is designed for database professionals, developers, and IT specialists responsible for building and implementing robust database solutions across enterprise environments. This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Exam 70-464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases, a key component of the MCSE: Data Platform certification path. Targeted job roles include SQL Server Database Developer, Database Architect, and Data Analyst. With SQL Server maintaining widespread adoption across Fortune 500 companies for mission-critical applications, expertise in database development remains a high-demand skill, ensuring professionals are well-positioned in the data management landscape.
This course covers essential technologies including SQL Server 2014, SQL Server Management Studio, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Columnstore Indexes, and the SQL Common Language Runtime (CLR). Students engage in hands-on labs using the SQL Server 2014 Developer Training Kit sample databases, where they build and configure core database objects such as tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and functions. A key lab component involves designing and optimizing non-clustered and filtered indexes, implementing data integrity constraints, and troubleshooting query performance using execution plans and the Database Engine Tuning Advisor. One real-world scenario includes enhancing a data warehouse by implementing clustered columnstore indexes to achieve up to 100x faster query performance, demonstrating practical application in enterprise analytics.
By completing the Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases curriculum, learners gain the skills needed to earn the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Platform certification, widely recognized for validating advanced database expertise. Certified professionals report average salaries ranging from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, reflecting strong market value. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with official Microsoft courseware, 1-on-1 instructor-led training, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring flexible and effective preparation. Graduates are equipped to advance into senior database roles, driving data strategy and performance optimization in modern enterprise environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of relational database concepts such as tables, normalization, and constraints is essential for mastering Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases by Microsoft.
- Proficiency in writing T-SQL queries, including SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements, is crucial for success in the Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases course by Microsoft.
- Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and database engine components helps learners effectively manage and develop SQL Server databases as covered in Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases by Microsoft.
- Experience with data types, schema design, and defining primary and foreign key relationships forms a strong foundation for the Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases certification by Microsoft.
- Knowledge of transactions, isolation levels, and locking behavior in SQL Server is vital for understanding database integrity and performance in Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases by Microsoft.
- Understanding indexing strategies and execution plan interpretation enhances query optimization skills, a key focus of Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases by Microsoft.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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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 Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases certification
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Job Roles
- SQL Server Developer: Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining database schemas and stored procedures.
- Database Developer: Focuses on creating efficient database structures and ensuring data integrity within enterprise systems.
- T-SQL Developer: Specializes in writing complex Transact-SQL queries and scripts for data manipulation and automation.
- Database Application Developer: Bridges the gap between backend database logic and front-end application requirements.
- ETL Developer: Manages the extraction, transformation, and loading of data between disparate systems for reporting.
- BI Developer: Transforms raw data into actionable insights through the development of reporting and analytical solutions.
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