You Will Learn:

•BuildamonitoringsolutionforSQLServerperformanceissues.

Usingprofilerandsysmon:

•Troubleshootdatabaseandserverperformanceissues

•Optimizethequeryperformanceenvironment

•TroubleshootSQLServerconnectivityissues

•TroubleshootSQLServerdataissues

•TroubleshootSQLServerconcurrencyissues

Who Should Attend:

•ITProfessionals,inexperiencedDBA(databaseadministrator)roleswiththree(3)ormoreyears’experiencewithSQLServer

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MS 2790: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers

Using SQL Server 2005

MS2790:TroubleshootingandOptimizingDatabaseServersUsingSQLServer2005isatwo-daycoursethatwillteachdatabaseadministratorsworkinginenterpriseenvironmentshowtodetermineandtroubleshootperformanceissuesusingMicrosoftSQLServer2005.Theprimaryfocusofthiswork-shopistoteachtheoverallprocessoftroubleshooting.Itincludesestablishingmonitoringstandardsandbaselines,determiningperformancethresholds,andfocusingtheinvestigationonspecificissues.

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Module 1: Building a Monitoring Solution for SQL Server Performance issues•NarrowingDownaPerformanceIssuetoanEnvironmentArea•GuidelinesforMonitoringDatabaseServersandInstancesbyUsingProfilerandSysmon•GuidelinesforAuditingandComparingTestResults

Lab 1: Building a Monitoring Solution for SQL Server Performance issues•DeterminingWhichIndicatorstoMonitor•ImplementingaMonitoringSolution•AuditingMonitoringResultstoIdentifyProblemAreas

Module 2: troubleshooting database and database Server Performance issues•NarrowingDownaPerformanceIssuetoaDatabaseObject•HowProfilerCanHelpNarrowaSearchtoaSpecificIssue•HowtheSQLdiagToolCanBeUsedtoAnalyzeOutputs

Lab 2: troubleshooting database and database Server Performance issues•AnalyzingSysmonandProfilerTraces•AnalyzingaProfilerTracebyUsingSQLServerQueries•DeterminingDatabaseServerIssuesbyUsingSQLdiag.exe

Module 3: optimizing the Query Performance environment•TheMethodologyofOptimizingaQueryEnvironment•TheQueryPerformanceTroubleshootingProcess

Lab 3: optimizing the Query Performance environment•ReviewinganExecutionPlanforCluestoPoorPerformance•PerformingIndexAnalysisbyUsingtheDatabaseTuningAdvisor(DTA)

Module 4: troubleshooting SQL Server connectivity issues•TheMethodologyofTroubleshootingSQLServerConnectivityIssues.•AreastoTroubleshootforCommonConnectivityIssues.•WhatAreSQLServer2005Endpoints?

Lab 4: troubleshooting SQL Server connectivity issues•TroubleshootingServer-Not-FoundIssues.•TroubleshootinganAuthenticationErrorMessage.•TroubleshootingEndpointIssues.

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Course Length:

• Two days

Recommended Prerequisites:

• Working knowledge of SQL Server 2005 architectureincluding indexing, SQL execution plans, and SQLServer basic configuration

• Basic monitoring and troubleshooting skills

• Working knowledge of the operating system andplatform

• Basic understanding of server architecture such asCPU and memory utilization and disk input/output (I/O)

• Basic knowledge of application architecture

• Understanding of Transact-SQL syntax andprogramming logic

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows networking

• Familiarity with SQL Server 2005 features, tools, andtechnologies

The following classes fulfill many of the prerequisiteslisted above, and it is strongly recommended thatstudents have completed them:

• Transact-SQL for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Course2779, Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005Database

• Course 2780, Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server2005 Database

PRICING:

Delivery Method SKU PriceInstructor-led at customer location 986-1899 $10,313.00

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COURSE DETAILS:

Module 5: Troubleshooting SQL Server Data Issues• The Methodology of Troubleshooting SQL Server Data Issues• The Process of Troubleshooting Data Integrity Issues• How Torn Pages Can be Resolved Using a Single- Page Restore

Lab 5: Troubleshooting SQL Server DataIssues• Troubleshooting and Repairing Torn Pages• Troubleshooting a Data Issue

Module 6: Troubleshooting SQL Server Data Concurrency Issues• The Methodology of Troubleshooting Concurrency Issues• What Are SQL Server Latches?• Activity: Choosing a Blocking Monitoring Solution

Lab 6: Troubleshooting SQL Server DataConcurrency Issues•Identifying the Objects Involved in a Deadlock•Identifying the Objects Involved in a Blocking Issue•Determining Concurrency Issues by Using Latch Wait Types

Instructor-Led Training Includes:

Microsoft Official Course (MOC) courseware, including:

• A workbook with all the lecture and lab materials

• A CD containing additional reading, answers to labs, and lab setup files