MS SQL Server Certification Course

Overview

The MS SQL Server Certification Course at Digital Connext equips learners with the skills to manage, query, and maintain SQL databases. From foundational database concepts to advanced querying techniques, this course prepares students to handle real-world database tasks using Microsoft SQL Server. With practical exercises, you'll gain expertise in database management, performance tuning, and data security, making you industry-ready.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Master database management and administration using MS SQL Server.
• Learn SQL querying, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Understand database design, normalization, and ER models.
• Perform data import/export, backup, and restoration.
• Learn performance tuning and indexing strategies.
• Implement security and user management in MS SQL.
• Use SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for ETL processes.
• Gain practical experience with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

Career Opportunities:

• SQL Server Database Administrator
• Data Analyst
• Database Developer
• SQL Developer
• Business Intelligence Specialist

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Databases and SQL Server

• Overview of relational databases
• MS SQL Server architecture and installation
• Understanding SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Introduction to T-SQL (Transact-SQL)

Module 2: Database Design and Implementation

• Creating and managing databases and tables
• Understanding normalization and relationships
• Implementing primary keys, foreign keys, and constraints
• Using data types and working with NULL values

Module 3: SQL Queries and Data Manipulation

• Writing SELECT queries and filtering data
• Sorting, grouping, and aggregating data
• Working with joins, subqueries, and set operators
• Inserting, updating, and deleting records

Module 4: Advanced SQL and Stored Procedures

• Creating stored procedures, functions, and triggers
• Implementing views and indexing for performance
• Error handling and transaction management
• Working with cursors and dynamic SQL

Module 5: Database Security and User Management

• Understanding database roles and permissions
• Creating and managing users and roles
• Securing data with encryption and authentication
• Auditing and monitoring database activity

Module 6: Backup, Recovery, and Performance Tuning

• Implementing backup and restore strategies
• Automating tasks with SQL Server Agent
• Indexing strategies and query optimization
• Monitoring database performance with Profiler and Query Store

Module 7: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

• Introduction to ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Data integration and transformation with SSIS
• Implementing data workflows and packages
• Importing and exporting data between systems

Module 8: Final Project

• Comprehensive real-world project involving database design, querying, and performance tuning
• Presenting solutions for typical database management tasks

Who should attend?

• Aspiring Database Administrators (DBAs)
• Software Developers
• Data Analysts
• IT Professionals
• Students and professionals looking to enhance their database management skills