

Provisioning Databases on SQL Server
Provisioning Databases on SQL Server
This five-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about SQL Server. In this course, students learn how to provision SQL Server databases both on-premises and in Azure. The course covers new installations and migrations from existing installations.
About This Course
This five-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about SQL Server. In this course, students learn how to provision SQL Server databases both on-premises and in Azure. The course covers new installations and migrations from existing installations.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for novice database developers, database administrators, Business Intelligence developers, report creators, and application developers who have an understanding of relational database concepts and basic Windows navigation skills.
At Course Completion
- Describe the components of the SQL Server
- Provide a database server that runs SQL Server
- Upgrade a database server
- Configure a new database on SQL Server
- Maintain a database hosted on SQL Server
- Configure storage for a database
- Plan to deploy SQL Server on Microsoft Azure
- Move a database from SQL Server on-premises to Microsoft Azure
- Provision SQL Server on an Azure virtual machine
- Manage databases and data files for SQL Server in the cloud
Target Audience
- Database Administrators who enhanced their skills in managing SQL Server databases.
- IT Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge on SQL Server provisioning and deployment.
- Software Developers who gained insights into optimizing database performance and scalability.
- System Architects looking to design robust database infrastructures using SQL Server.
Course Content
7 modules · 24 topics01Upgrade your SQL Server3 topics
- Satisfy the requirements for a SQL Server upgrade
- Plan to upgrade the SQL Server services you have installed
- Perform a side-by-side upgrade
02Configure your databases and data files5 topics
- Overview of SQL Server data storage
- Configure system database storage
- Configure user database storage
- Move databases
- Set up the buffer pool extension
03Maintain your databases3 topics
- Maintain the integrity of your databases
- Optimize performance by using indexes
- Use Database Maintenance Plans
04Configure storage to support SQL Server databases4 topics
- Optimize the performance of SQL Server by configuring storage
- Use a network file share to store files for SQL Server
- Store SQL Server files in the Cloud
- Use SQL Server Stretch Database
05Design a cloud-based installation of SQL Server4 topics
- IaaS and PaaS database options in Microsoft Azure
- Use Azure Virtual Machines to host databases
- Azure SQL Database security
- Set up database in Azure SQL Database
06Move databases into the cloud3 topics
- Test your databases before a migration
- Database compatibility with Azure SQL Database
- Migrate a database into the cloud
07Use an Azure Virtual Machine to host SQL Server2 topics
- Set up an instance of SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine
- Move a database to an Azure Virtual Machine
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 November 2026 - 27 November 2026 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 01 March 2027 - 05 March 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 07 June 2027 - 11 June 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 13 September 2027 - 17 September 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic |
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What is the duration of the Provisioning Databases on SQL Server course?
The duration of the course is typically five days, consisting of 40 hours of instruction and hands-on lab exercises.
Will there be any hands-on labs or practical sessions?
Yes, the course includes numerous hands-on labs and practical exercises to reinforce the concepts taught and provide real-world experience.
Is there a certification exam associated with this course?
Yes, the course prepares participants for the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-764: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure.
What materials are provided as part of the course?
Participants receive comprehensive course materials, including lecture notes, lab manuals, and access to a virtual SQL Server environment for practice.
Are there any discounts available for group enrollments?
Yes, discounts are typically available for group enrollments. Please contact the course provider for specific details on group rates and discounts.
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