Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Develop the skills to operate and recover a SQL Server instance through a learning path centred on Microsoft SQL Server Administration. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Microsoft SQL Server Administration skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Instance administration
- Storage and maintenance
- Performance investigation
- Protection and continuity
- Applied project: Operate and recover a SQL Server instance
- Microsoft SQL Server Administration — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Microsoft SQL Server Administration. Its course-specific content covers Instance administration, Storage and maintenance, Performance investigation, Protection and continuity, followed by an applied project focused on operate and recover a sql server instance. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Microsoft SQL Server Administration or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Working knowledge of databases & data administration and practical familiarity with the named platform or subject. Review the course topics before enrolment to confirm the lab starting point.
Operate and recover a SQL Server instance
Deliver operate and recover a sql server instance. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Instance administration
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- Services, databases and configuration
- Logins, users and role permissions
Practical exerciseApply instance administration to the operate and recover a sql server instance and capture the validation evidence.
02Storage and maintenance
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- Data and log files
- Integrity checks and maintenance scheduling
Practical exerciseApply storage and maintenance to the operate and recover a sql server instance and capture the validation evidence.
03Performance investigation
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- Execution plans and indexing
- Waits, blocking and query observations
Practical exerciseApply performance investigation to the operate and recover a sql server instance and capture the validation evidence.
04Protection and continuity
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- Recovery models and backup chains
- Restore testing and availability options
Practical exerciseApply protection and continuity to the operate and recover a sql server instance and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Operate and recover a SQL Server instance
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Operate and recover a SQL Server instance.
- Implement the project using instance administration, storage and maintenance, performance investigation, protection and continuity.
Practical exerciseOperate and recover a SQL Server instance.
06Microsoft SQL Server Administration — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Instance administration · Storage and maintenance
Establish the Microsoft SQL Server Administration scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Performance investigation · Protection and continuity
Apply the core Microsoft SQL Server Administration techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for operate and recover a sql server instance. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete operate and recover a sql server instance, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | ₹5–11 LPA | ₹12–24 LPA | ₹25–45 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗