Module 1: Consolidating Database Workloads with SQL Server 2014
This module provides an overview of the benefits of consolidating database workloads by using SQL Server 2014, and describes the different options for implementing a consolidation strategy. It also describes how you can manage a consolidated infrastructure in various scenarios.
Lessons
· Considerations for Database Server Consolidation
· Managing Resources in a Consolidated Database Infrastructure
Lab : SQL Server Consolidation
· Preparing for Database Consolidation
· Managing Resources for an Instance of SQL Server
· Managing Resources for an Instance of SQL Server
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe the considerations for consolidating databases and database servers
· Explain the options for managing resources in various consolidation scenarios
Module 2: Policy-Based Management
Policy-Based management streamlines the implementation of company policies, and helps to ensure ongoing compliance. This module describes the benefits of Policy-Based Management, and explains how to configure it to help to ensure that you follow best practice.
Lessons
· Introduction to Policy-Based Management
· Considerations for Planning and Implementing Policy-Based Management
Lab : Planning and Implementing Policy-Based Management
· Planning a Policy-Based Management Strategy
· Implementing Policy-Based Management
· Testing Policy Compliance
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Explain the benefits of key concepts of Policy-Based Management
· Describe how to plan and implement Policy-Based management
Module 3: Introduction to Cloud Data Solutions
Cloud computing has risen to prominence very rapidly within the world of IT, and many organizations have implemented or are planning to implement cloud-based solutions that encompass all or part of their infrastructure. This module describes some of the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and outlines some of the important technologies, such as Windows Azure services, that organizations can use to build a cloud-based platform for SQL Server 2014.
Lessons
· Overview of Cloud Computing
· Windows Azure Services for Data
Lab : Windows Azure Services for Data
· Creating a Windows Azure Storage Account
· Backing Up a Database to Windows Azure
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts behind cloud computing, and describe the technologies that underpin Microsoft cloud solutions.
- Provide an overview of the Windows Azure services that you can use with SQL Server 2014 to develop cloud-based data solutions.
Module 4: Windows Azure SQL Database
Microsoft’s cloud platform includes Windows Azure SQL Database, which you can use to use SQL Server to host your databases without having to take on the responsibility of managing SQL Server itself, or the operating system that supports it. This module describes Windows Azure SQL Database, including how to provision it, how to implement security, how to manage databases and how to migrate databases to Windows Azure SQL Database.
Lessons
· Introduction to Windows Azure SQL Database
· Windows Azure SQL Database Security
· Implementing and Managing Databases
Lab : Using Windows Azure SQL Database
· Provisioning Windows Azure SQL Database
· Configuring Windows Azure SQL Database Security
· Migrating a Database to Windows Azure SQL Database
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe the key features of Windows Azure SQL Database
· Explain how to implement security for Windows Azure SQL Database
· Implement and manage a database in Windows Azure SQL Database
Module 5: SQL Server in Windows Azure Virtual Machines
Using virtual machines in Windows Azure to host SQL Server instances and databases enables you to take advantage of the benefits of the cloud whilst retaining greater control over the infrastructure than you can when using Windows Azure SQL Database. This module explains the benefits and considerations for using virtual machines in Windows Azure. It also describes how to create and configure virtual machines in Windows Azure, and how to work with SQL Server databases in virtual machines in Windows Azure.
Lessons
· Introduction to Windows Azure Virtual Machines
· Windows Azure Virtual Machine Connectivity and Security
· Creating Databases in a Windows Azure Virtual Machine
Lab : Using Windows Azure Virtual Machines
· Creating a Windows Azure Virtual Machine
· Configuring Windows Azure Virtual Machines Security and Connectivity
· Creating Databases on a Virtual Machine
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe the benefits of Windows Azure virtual machines and create a Windows Azure virtual machine
· Describe and configure Windows Azure virtual machine security and connectivity
· Create a SQL Server database in a Windows Azure virtual machine
Module 6: Replicating Data
SQL Server replication enables you to copy and distribute data and database objects to other computers and locations in your enterprise, which can improve availability and scalability. This module provides an overview of SQL Server replication and explains the agents used to implement replication. It also describes some common replication scenarios, how to design an appropriate replication system for your requirements, and how to monitor and troubleshoot replication.
Lessons
· SQL Server Replication
· Planning Replication
Lab : Planning and Implementing Replication
· Planning Replication
· Implementing Replication
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe SQL Server replication
· Identify an appropriate replication solution for a particular scenario
Module 7: Introduction to High Availability in SQL Server 2014
Maintaining highly available database services is vital in a 24 hour operating environment. SQL Server 2014 includes many features that can help organizations to deliver the levels of service they require to drive their businesses. This module explains the different ways that you can implement high availability by using SQL Server 2014. It also describes how to use log shipping to promote resilience for individual user databases.
Lessons
· High Availability Concepts and Options in SQL Server 2014
· Log Shipping
Lab : Using Log Shipping
· Configure Log Shipping
· Test the Log Shipping Configuration
· Test Failover
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe the core concepts and options for implementing high availability in SQL Server 2014
· Describe how to implement high availability for individual databases by using log shipping
Module 8: Clustering with Windows Server and SQL Server 2014
SQL Server 2014 is closely integrated with the Windows Server Failover Clustering feature in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, enabling you to create enterprise-class clustering solutions that can deliver comprehensive high availability and disaster recovery solutions. This module explains how Windows Server Failover Clustering and SQL Server AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances work, and describes how to implement clustering to protect service availability.
Lessons
· Introduction to Windows Server Failover Clustering
· SQL Server AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances
Lab : Working with an AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instance
· Inspect the Windows Server Failover Cluster Configuration
· Install an AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instance
· Configure tempdb to Use Local Storage
· Test Automatic Failover and Failback
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe the key benefits and features of Windows Server Failover Clustering
· Describe how to use SQL Server AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances to maintain high availability for SQL Server instances
Module 9: AlwaysOn Availability Groups
SQL Server 2014 includes AlwaysOn Availability Groups to provide high availability for groups of databases. This module describes AlwaysOn Availability Groups in SQL Server 2014, explains the key concepts of AlwaysOn Availability Groups, and describes how you can use them to maintain highly available databases.
Lessons
· Introduction to AlwaysOn Availability Groups
· Working with AlwaysOn Availability Groups
· Considerations for Using AlwaysOn Availability Groups
Lab : Implementing and Testing an AlwaysOn Availability Group
· Implementing an AlwaysOn Availability Group
· Connecting to an AlwaysOn Availability Group
· Testing Failover
· Configure Quorum Voting
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Describe the fundamental concepts and terminology for AlwaysOn Availability Groups
· Explain how work with AlwaysOn Availability Groups
Module 10: Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery
This module describes the planning considerations for high availability and disaster recovery, and provides common implementation scenarios for on-premises, hybrid, and Windows Azure environments.
Lessons
· High Availability and Disaster Recovery with SQL Server 2014
· High Availability and Disaster Recovery for Databases in Windows Azure
Lab : Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery
· Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions with SQL Server 2014
· Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions by Using Windows Azure
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the considerations for implementing high availability and disaster recovery by using SQL Server 2014, and describe some common scenarios
- Explain the considerations for implementing high availability and disaster recovery by using SQL Server 2014 and Windows Azure services, and describe some common scenarios