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SQL Server - Complete guide and course outline

By: Adam Richardson
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Step 1: Introduction and Setup

Introduction to SQL Server

SQL Server Editions and Versions

Installing SQL Server

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Overview

Step 2: Core Concepts and Fundamentals

SQL Server Architecture and Components

Understanding Databases and Data Storage

SQL Server Data Types and Tables

Creating Databases in SQL Server

SQL Server Schemas and Object Ownership

Step 3: Querying and Data Manipulation

Basic SQL Syntax and SELECT Statement

Filtering Data with WHERE Clause

Sorting Data with ORDER BY Clause

SQL Server Joins: INNER, OUTER, CROSS

SQL Server Aggregation Functions

GROUP BY and HAVING Clauses

SQL Server Subqueries

Working with NULL Values

Step 4: Advanced Data Manipulation and Storage

SQL Server Temporary Tables

Creating and Modifying Tables

SQL Server Indexes: Clustered and Non-Clustered

SQL Server Constraints: Primary Key, Foreign Key, Unique, Check, Default

SQL Server Views

Step 5: Programming in SQL Server

SQL Server Triggers

SQL Server Stored Procedures

User-Defined Functions in SQL Server

Transactions and Concurrency Control

SQL Server Error Handling and TRY-CATCH

Step 6: Security and Administration

SQL Server Security: Users, Roles, and Permissions

SQL Server Backup and Recovery

SQL Server Replication Techniques

SQL Server Data Import and Export

Step 7: Integration, Analysis, and Reporting

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Step 8: Performance Tuning and Optimization

SQL Server Query Optimization Techniques

Execution Plans and Query Performance Analysis

SQL Server Profiler and Extended Events

SQL Server Monitoring and Alerts

SQL Server Maintenance Plans

Step 9: High Availability and Disaster Recovery

SQL Server High Availability

SQL Server Always On Availability Groups

SQL Server Failover Cluster Instances

SQL Server Log Shipping

SQL Server Database Mirroring

Step 10: Advanced Features and Best Practices

SQL Server In-Memory Technologies

SQL Server 2019 and Beyond: New Features

SQL Server Performance Tuning and Best Practices

SQL Server Troubleshooting

Step 11: Certification and Career Development

SQL Server Certifications and Career Paths

Conclusion and Next Steps in SQL Server Learning

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