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Training SQL Server - Expert Administration and Tuning

Ref: UTP101
10 people max.
5500€ HT / per person
−15% from 2 people−30% from 3 people−50% from 5 people
Pay in 3 installments · +$170/day onsite · +$500 with certification exam
5 journées
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Learning objectives

  • Master SQL Server high availability architecture for critical enterprises
  • Optimize database performance with expert tuning and advanced indexes
  • Implement reinforced security strategies and GDPR compliance on SQL Server
  • Automate administrative tasks via PowerShell and SQL agents in professional context
  • Deploy proactive monitoring and alerting solutions for SQL Server
  • Develop certifying skills in SQL Server administration to boost career

The Learni story

Founded by passionate learning and innovation experts, Learni's mission is to make professional training accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world. Our team operates in major hubs — London, New York, Boston — and internationally, to support talents and organizations in upskilling.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.

  • Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.

  • Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.

  • The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

Allan Busi
Allan Busi

Learni Trainer · Expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1SQL Server Architecture: Always On Clusters and HA Configuration (DMV tools, wizards, deliverable scripts)

Dive into advanced SQL Server architecture through practical exercises on Always On Availability Groups, configure Windows Server clusters with Failover Cluster Manager, analyze DMVs to diagnose bottlenecks, migrate databases to HA topologies, test manual and automatic failover in failure scenarios, produce reusable deployment scripts for your enterprise, while measuring RTO and RPO to validate resilience.

Module 2SQL Server Performance Tuning: Query Optimization and Advanced Indexes (Execution Plans tools, SET options, deliverable reports)

Optimize SQL Server queries with execution plan analysis via SSMS, implement columnstore and filtered indexes to boost OLAP performance, tune statistics and automatic updates, diagnose waits with Extended Events, refactor expensive queries in live coding, generate custom performance reports, apply best practices to reduce CPU and I/O by 50% on real enterprise cases.

Module 3Advanced SQL Server Security: TDE Encryption and Auditing (Policy-Based Management tools, EKM, deliverable audits)

Strengthen SQL Server security by implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), configure Always Encrypted for sensitive data, deploy SQL Audit and Extended Events for traceability, manage granular roles and permissions via Policy-Based Management, integrate external HSMs for keys, simulate attacks and GDPR-compliant audits, produce automated audit reports, protect your databases against breaches in critical professional environments.

Module 4SQL Server Automation: PowerShell and Advanced Jobs (SMO tools, dbatools, deliverable playbooks)

Automate SQL Server administration with PowerShell and dbatools modules, script backups, restores and maintenance plans via SQL Server Agent, integrate SMO for programmatic object management, create multi-server jobs with secure proxies, test CI/CD pipelines for DACPAC deployments, develop idempotent playbooks for DevOps teams, reduce manual tasks by 80% on hybrid cloud-onprem infrastructures.

Module 5SQL Server Monitoring and Maintenance: Proactive Alerting (SCOM tools, Custom Dashboards, deliverable alerts)

Deploy expert SQL Server monitoring with System Center Operations Manager and Power BI dashboards, configure alerts on critical thresholds via Operator and email/Slack, analyze trends with Query Store and First Responder Kit, automate index maintenance/rebuild, simulate incidents for Capacity Planning, generate predictive reports on data growth, ensure 99.99% availability for enterprise productions with open-source and Microsoft tools.

Evaluation method

  • Advanced technical MCQ on SQL Server (80% passing threshold)
  • Capstone project: complete HA deployment with report
  • Qualiopi certifying attestation and expert skills badge

Learning method

  • Active pedagogy 70% practical, 30% theory adapted for experts
  • Hands-on exercises on virtual SQL Server 2019/2022 labs
  • Real case studies from Fortune 500 companies
  • 6-month post-training support with DBA community

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training SQL Server - Expert Administration and Tuning program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, e-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training SQL Server - Expert Administration and Tuning program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training SQL Server - Expert Administration and Tuning program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Learni programs are available inter-company and intra-company, onsite or remote. Enrollments are possible up to 48 business hours before the program starts. Our programs are eligible for corporate funding paths. Contact us to discuss your training project and funding options.

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TomFormation AWS — Cloud Practitioner
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« j'etais perdu au debut mais Ramy Saharaoui m'a pas laché, il a pris le temps. merci vraiment »

Eva CarpentierFormation LLM en Entreprise — Claude, ChatGPT, Mistral
★★★★★

« la formation dev etait intense mais grave bien. merci Anthony Khelil »

NolanDWWM - Développeur Web et Web Mobile
★★★★★

« 😊👍 »

AmbreDWWM - Développement Web & Mobile React
★★★★★

« bien 👍 »

Léo BlanchardFormation AWS — DevOps Engineer Professional
★★★★★

« Allan Busi t'es au top, continue comme ça. formation géniale »

MargotFormation Claude & ChatGPT — Comparatif et Cas d'Usage
★★★★★

« cool, j'ai appris des trucs »

TomFormation AWS — Cloud Practitioner
★★★★★

« j'etais perdu au debut mais Ramy Saharaoui m'a pas laché, il a pris le temps. merci vraiment »

Eva CarpentierFormation LLM en Entreprise — Claude, ChatGPT, Mistral
★★★★★

« la formation dev etait intense mais grave bien. merci Anthony Khelil »

NolanDWWM - Développeur Web et Web Mobile
★★★★★

« 😊👍 »

AmbreDWWM - Développement Web & Mobile React
★★★★★

« bien 👍 »

Léo BlanchardFormation AWS — DevOps Engineer Professional
★★★★★

« Allan Busi t'es au top, continue comme ça. formation géniale »

MargotFormation Claude & ChatGPT — Comparatif et Cas d'Usage
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Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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