Duration
2 days
Overview
This two-day instructor-led course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell for SQL Server administration. Students will learn how to manage day-to-day and scheduled maintenance tasks. The main focus will be administration of the database engine, but material & exercises on Analysis Services (SSAS) and Integration Services (SSIS) are also included.
Audience profile
This course is intended for SQL Server administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience administering SQL Servers and using PowerShell is recommended.
At course completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Install and Configure SQL Server and all its components using PowerShell
- Manage day-to-day SQL Server Administration with PowerShell
- Maintain the SQL Server environment using PowerShell scripting and programming options
Module 1: Install and Configure SQL Server with PowerShell
This module explains how to setup SQL Server components using PowerShell.
Lessons
Lesson 4: Configure SQL Server Policy-Based Management
- Review
Lab : Configuring SQL Server with PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Install SQL Server
- Add/Remove components to an existing instance (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, etc.)
- Configure SQL Server and Database Settings
- Configure SQL Server Policy-Based Management
Module 2: Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell
This module explains how to perform day-to-day administrative tasks on SQL Server Servers using PowerShell.
Lessons
Lesson 4: Managing SQL Server Features
- Review
Lab : Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage Users and Roles
- Manage Database Performance
- Manage Database Availability with Clustering & AlwaysOn Availability Groups
- Manage Integration Services and Analysis Services
Module 3: Maintaining SQL Server with PowerShell
This module explains how to perform maintenance tasks on SQL Servers using PowerShell.
Lessons
Module Objectives
- Managing Backups and Restores
- Maintaining Database Integrity and Performance
- Monitoring and Auditing
- Task Automation
- Generating Reports
- Review
Lab : Maintaining SQL Servers with PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage SQL Server Backups and Restores
- Maintain Database Integrity and Performance
- Monitor and Audit changes to a SQL Server
- Task Automation on SQL Server
- Generate SQL Server Reports
Additional Reading
To help you prepare for this class, review the following resources:
- Classroom Training: Course 10775A - Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Experience working on Windows desktops or servers
- Experience working in a Windows domain environment
- Experience Administering SQL Server Servers
- Fundamental experience with PowerShell or Course 10961B – Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell
This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.