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Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases Course
Duration
4 Days
Upcoming Batch
28 December 2026 - 31 December 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English / Arabic
Course Overview
The Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases course at CounselTrain is meticulously designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to maintain and optimize the performance of SQL Server databases. This comprehensive course delves into the intricacies of SQL Server architecture, including components, scheduling, and wait events.
Covering a broad spectrum of topics, participants will begin with the fundamentals of SQL Server I/O, database structures, and memory management. The course then advances to more complex concepts, such as concurrency, transactions, and query plan analysis. Learners will master the use of tools like Extended Events and the Query Store for analyzing and troubleshooting performance issues.
A key focus is placed on understanding the importance of accurate statistics and indexing strategies for query optimization. Participants will also explore effective techniques for caching and recompilation to enhance execution plans.
By completing this course, learners will develop a robust foundation in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, ensuring that their SQL databases run with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Course Content
10 modules · 29 topics01Module 1: SQL Server Architecture, Scheduling, and Waits3 topics
- SQL Server Components and SQL OS
- Windows Scheduling vs SQL Scheduling
- Waits and Queues
02Module 2: SQL Server I/O3 topics
- Core Concepts
- Storage Solutions
- I/O Setup and Testing
03Module 3: Database Structures3 topics
- Database Structure Internals
- Data File Internals
- TempDB Internals
04Module 4: SQL Server Memory3 topics
- Windows Memory
- SQL Server Memory
- In-Memory OLTP
05Module 5: SQL Server Concurrency2 topics
- Concurrency and Transactions
- Locking Internals
06Module 6: Statistics and Index Internals3 topics
- Statistics Internals and Cardinality Estimation
- Index Internals
- Columnstore Indexes
07Module 7: Module Query Execution and Query Plan Analysis4 topics
- Query execution and optimizer internals
- Query execution plans
- Analyzing query execution plans
- Adaptive query processing
08Module 8: Plan Caching and Recompilation4 topics
- Plan cache internals
- Troubleshooting plan cache issues
- Automatic tuning
- Query store
09Module 9: Extended Events2 topics
- Extended events core concepts
- Working with extended events
10Module 10: Monitoring, Tracing, and Baselining2 topics
- Monitoring and tracing
- Baselining and benchmarking
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batchesSession TypePhysical sessions run at our training facility.
| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 December 2026 - 31 December 2026 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 29 March 2027 - 01 April 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 05 July 2027 - 08 July 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 11 October 2027 - 14 October 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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What are the prerequisites for this course?
Participants should have a basic understanding of SQL Server and relational database concepts. Prior experience with SQL Server management and development is recommended but not mandatory.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate from CounselTrain, recognizing your proficiency in SQL Server performance tuning and optimization.
Are there hands-on labs and practical exercises?
Absolutely! Our course includes numerous hands-on labs and practical exercises to help you apply the concepts learned and gain real-world experience in performance tuning.
What support is available if I have questions during the course?
You will have access to our expert instructors and a dedicated support team throughout the course. You can ask questions during live sessions, participate in discussion forums, and reach out via email for additional assistance.
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