SQL Server Performance & Tuning Course
Course Description
The objective of this course is to provide senior database analysts, developers or database administrators with a good understanding of SQL Server Architecture and Query Performance so that applications and their supporting environment can be tuned for optimal performance.
The course will provide delegates with the knowledge required to size, plan, monitor and tune a SQL Server application for either a OLTP or data warehousing environment. Everything from Operating System & SQL Server service tuning through to query and index tuning will be covered. It is a hands on course with performance and analysis tools being put to use throughout.
The course will provide delegates with the knowledge required to size, plan, monitor and tune a SQL Server application for either a OLTP or data warehousing environment. Everything from Operating System & SQL Server service tuning through to query and index tuning will be covered. It is a hands on course with performance and analysis tools being put to use throughout.
Course pre-requisites:
Delegates should have extensive experience with SQL Server 2000 or later and should have a knowledge level equivalent to that provided by the PTR Advanced SQL, Stored Procedures & Triggers For SQL Server course . Knowledge of basic SQL Server Administration would be beneficial.
Topics covered on the 4 day SQL Server Performance & Tuning course
Performance & Tuning
- Sizing & Planning
- Monitoring Performance
- Analyzing Performance Data
- Tuning & Optimising Performance
SQL Server Internals
- Windows & SQL Server Architecture
- Process & Thread management
- Memory Use & Management
- I/O Management
- Networking
SQL Server Architecture
- Data Storage
- Transaction Logging
- Locking
- Indexing
- OLTP databases
- Data Warehouses
Planning A SQL Server Database Application
- Capacity Planning
- Sizing Databases
- Sizing Servers
System Performance & Tuning
- Hardware Resource Tuning
- I/O Performance
- Database Layout
- SQL Server Configuration Options
Monitoring Tools
- Performance Monitor
- SQL Profiler
- DBCC
Optimal Database Design
- Database Design
- Table Design
- Indexes
- OLTP databases
- Data Warehouses
Index Optimisation
- Index Types
- Covering Indexes
- Index Strategies
Locking
- Lock Types
- Locking & Granularity
- Blocking
- Locking & Transactions
- Transaction Isolation Levels
- Transaction Design
- Analysing Locks
Query Optimisation
- Query Optimiser
- Recompilation
- Query Cache
- Query Types
- Range
- Ordering
- Grouping
- Table joins & Join Algorithms
Analyzing Queries
- Query Analyser & Execution Plans
- SHOWPLAN
- Graphical
- Index Statistics
- Index Tuning Wizard
Tuning SQL Statements
- Comparing Queries
- Avoiding Subqueries
- Table Hints
Database Application Tuning
- Using Stored Procedures & User Defined Functions
- Views
- Partitioning Data
- Derived Data
- Minimising Redundant Data With Triggers
- Optimising Transactions
- Optimising Cursors
Tuning SQL Server Services & Tasks
- Replication Services
- DTS Packages
- Backup & Recovery
Course Classification:
Technical Training Course
This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.
Scheduled course dates
| March 2010 | April 2010 | May 2010 | June 2010 | July 2010 |
| 8-11 | 6-9 | - | 1-4 | - |
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If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite SQL Training and bespoke SQL courses
The SQL Server Performance & Tuning course qualifies for the PTR Training Passport SAVE IT Scheme, which offers discounts on bookings for multiple courses and/or multiple delegates.