Training SQL Server - Administering Critical Databases

$5,775

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: SUN478
10 people max.
$5,775
In-company rate: from $10,395 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without advanced SQL Server expertise, unexpected downtimes cost companies an average of 9 000 € per minute.

  • Poorly optimized databases generate 40 % wasted time on slow queries, directly impacting data team productivity.

  • In 2024, 65 % of database incidents stem from a lack of skills in HA and security, exposing companies to data breaches and GDPR fines up to 4 % of revenue.

  • Junior DBAs without expert training stagnate in their careers, while certified experts manage critical environments and double their market value.

  • Don't let your databases slow your growth: get trained now to avoid these irreversible losses.

Allan BUSI, Learni trainer · AI expert
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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SQL Server training objectives

  • Master the advanced architecture of SQL Server for critical professional environments
  • Optimize enterprise database performance using expert tools
  • Implement SQL Server high availability to minimize downtimes
  • Strengthen data security through encryption and advanced auditing
  • Automate maintenance and monitoring for expert DBA competencies
  • Deploy scalable SQL Server solutions tailored to enterprise needs

SQL Server curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : SQL Server Architecture: Advanced Instance Configuration (SSMS, PowerShell, Always On)

Dive into multi-node SQL Server instance configuration, install and set up high availability environments using SSMS and PowerShell, analyze trace files to diagnose bottlenecks, perform practical exercises on a virtual cluster, produce a documented architecture plan for a real enterprise case, and validate skills through a simulated audit.

Module 2 : SQL Server Performance Optimization: Query Tuning and Expert Indexing (Execution Plans, DMV)

Examine SQL Server execution plans to identify inefficient queries, implement columnstore and filtered indexes suited to OLTP/OLAP workloads, use Dynamic Management Views for real-time monitoring, conduct before/after benchmarks on simulated production databases, generate performance reports with tools like Query Store, and optimize the ongoing project to achieve 50% speed gains.

Module 3 : SQL Server High Availability: Always On AG and Clustering (failover, replication)

Configure SQL Server Availability Groups for zero-downtime redundancy, test automatic and manual failovers in a multi-server lab, integrate transactional replication for hybrid scenarios, simulate critical failures with measured RTO/RPO, document disaster recovery procedures, and deploy a complete HA solution for your enterprise case, ensuring professional operational continuity.

Module 4 : Advanced SQL Server Security: TDE Encryption, Row-Level Security, Auditing (Azure AD)

Secure SQL Server with Transparent Data Encryption and Always Encrypted to protect sensitive data, implement Row-Level Security and Dynamic Data Masking for granular control, configure extended auditing and Azure AD integration for GDPR compliance, perform vulnerability audits using SQL Vulnerability Assessment, test simulated attacks on your database, and produce a comprehensive enterprise security report.

Module 5 : SQL Server Monitoring and Automation: Maintenance Plans, PowerShell Scripts, Alerting (Extended Events)

Automate SQL Server maintenance tasks using advanced jobs and custom PowerShell scripts, deploy Extended Events for low-overhead fine-grained monitoring, set up proactive alerts with SQL Agent and System Center, analyze performance trends from extended logs, integrate Power BI dashboards for supervision, and finalize the ongoing project with a complete automation plan ready for expert production deployment.

How SQL Server skills are assessed

  • Expert multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training
  • Continuous assessment through practical exercises and audits
  • Presentation of the ongoing SQL Server project to the certified trainer

How the SQL Server course is taught

  • Courses led by an active expert SQL Server DBA trainer
  • Hands-on exercises based on real enterprise cases and dedicated labs
  • Progressive ongoing project for immediate workplace application
  • Comprehensive course materials and scripts provided to each participant

SQL Server training: access and practical arrangements

The Training SQL Server - Administering Critical Databases program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-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 - Administering Critical Databases 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 - Administering Critical Databases 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

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your SQL Server training

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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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

SQL Server: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in SQL Server training?+
Hands-on work runs on SSMS, powerShell, always On, execution Plans, DMV and failover. Those tools come from the SQL Server program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after SQL Server training?+
They can master the advanced architecture of SQL Server for critical professional environments, optimize enterprise database performance using expert tools and implement SQL Server high availability to minimize downtimes. Those are the stated objectives of the SQL Server program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the SQL Server program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: SQL Server Architecture: Advanced Instance Configuration (SSMS, PowerShell, Always On). Day 2: SQL Server Performance Optimization: Query Tuning and Expert Indexing (Execution Plans, DMV). Day 3: SQL Server High Availability: Always On AG and Clustering (failover, replication). Day 4: Advanced SQL Server Security: TDE Encryption, Row-Level Security, Auditing (Azure AD). Day 5: SQL Server Monitoring and Automation: Maintenance Plans, PowerShell Scripts, Alerting (Extended Events). The SQL Server program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is SQL Server training assessed?+
Assessment relies on expert multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training, continuous assessment through practical exercises and audits and presentation of the ongoing SQL Server project to the certified trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the SQL Server program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does SQL Server training cost per participant?+
SQL Server training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does SQL Server training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for SQL Server training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before SQL Server training?+
3 years of experience in SQL Server administration, advanced T-SQL mastery, SSMS, and PowerShell.
Is a certificate issued after SQL Server training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for SQL Server training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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