Course Overview
- Course Title: PowerShell for SQL Server DBA: Automation, Installation & Management
- Instructor: Syed Muhammad Hatim Javaid
- Target Audience:
- SQL Server Database Administrators (DBAs)
- IT professionals seeking automation skills for SQL Server
- Beginners with basic SQL Server knowledge
- System administrators managing SQL Server environments
- Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of SQL Server concepts (helpful but not mandatory)
- No prior PowerShell automation experience required
- Willingness to learn SQL Server administration and automation
- Computer or laptop capable of running virtual machines (VMware)
- Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems recommended
Curriculum Highlights
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Key Topics Covered:
- Building a multi-server lab using VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- PowerShell fundamentals and advanced automation techniques
- SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, and removal using PowerShell, dbatools, and DSC (Desired State Configuration)
- Database management (creation, configuration, ownership, recovery models, file growth)
- Backup and restore automation using PowerShell
- Security management (logins, roles, permissions)
- Server administration across multiple SQL instances
- SQL Server monitoring using Grafana (CPU, memory, IO latency, backups, error logs, agent jobs)
- Automated reporting and alerting (HTML reports, email notifications, DBCC checks)
- Database migration using dbatools
- Performance metrics visualization and professional dashboards
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Key Skills Learned:
- Automating SQL Server installation and configuration with PowerShell
- Managing database backups, restores, and security via scripts
- Implementing real-time monitoring for SQL Server performance
- Creating automated reports and alerts for database health
- Migrating databases efficiently using dbatools
- Building and managing a virtual lab environment for testing
- Writing PowerShell scripts for repetitive DBA tasks
- Using Grafana for SQL Server performance dashboards
Course Format
- Duration:
- 10 hours of on-demand video
- 1 downloadable resource
- Format: Self-paced online course
- Resources:
- On-demand video lectures
- Downloadable resource (scripts/templates)
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
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