How does mastering SQL Server performance tuning improve SQL Server efficiency?
Participants will understand how SQL Server uses system resources (CPU, I/O, memory, network) and will learn to optimize these resources. This reduces query response times and generally improves the performance of applications relying on SQL Server.

What skills are gained for finding and solving performance issues?
Participants will acquire the necessary skills to use standard SQL Server tools. These tools include Perfmon, Extended Events, Query Store, and DMVs. They will also learn to interpret execution plans. Understanding common wait types enables them to identify and address slowdowns effectively.

How does this workshop increase assurance and skills for DBAs and other administrators?
By mastering tuning and troubleshooting techniques, participants will be better prepared to manage and optimize complex SQL Server Setups. This will increase their confidence in their job abilities and make them more valuable to their company. Additionally, they will be able to respond more successfully to user complaints regarding slow services.

These benefits enable participants to better manage and optimize SQL Server databases. As a result, they will get faster, more reliable, and more efficient systems. Seize this opportunity to enhance your technical expertise. Improve the performance of your SQL Server databases.

Objectives

  • Understand how SQL Server uses system resources (CPU, I/O, memory, network) and what to look for when configuring
  • Learn how the Query Optimizer calculates the data path
  • Master the execution plans and the most important operators (index access, sorts, parallelism, etc.)
  • Monitor performance with standard SQL Server tools (Perfmon, Extended Events, Query Store, DMVs)
  • Understand the most common SQL Server wait types

Method

  • Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning training will be delivered using a combination of presentations, practical exercises, case studies, and question-oriented demonstrations. You will have the opportunity to practice the skills you learn in the course on a hands-on lab environment.

Target groups

  • The Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning course is designed for Database Administrators (DBAs), Network/System/Application Administrators (NSAs) responsible for SQL Server databases or their support.

Prerequisites

  • Good experience and knowledge of SQL Server databases
  • Ideally, you have already taken the SQL Server DBA essentials training

Benefits

The Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning course provides numerous technical advantages for users:

  • Improvement of SQL Server performance: Participants will understand how SQL Server utilizes system resources (CPU, I/O, memory, network) and learn to optimize these resources. This reduces query response times and generally enhances the performance of applications relying on SQL Server.
  • Ability to Diagnose and Solve Performance Issues: Participants will gain skills to use standard SQL Server tools (Perfmon, Extended Events, Query Store, DMVs) to monitor and diagnose performance issues. They will learn to interpret execution plans and the most common wait types, allowing them to identify and effectively address bottlenecks.
  • Increased Confidence and Skills for DBAs and Other Administrators: By mastering tuning and troubleshooting techniques, participants will be better equipped to manage and optimize complex SQL Server environments. This will boost their professional confidence and make them more valuable to their organization. Additionally, they will be able to respond more effectively to user complaints about slow services.

Participants in this course will receive practical, expert instruction in Microsoft SQL Server performance tuning, enhancing their ability to manage database systems effectively. They will become adept in utilizing Microsoft SQL Server’s features such as Always On availability groups for high availability, partitioning and sharding for scalability, and indexing and query optimization for optimized performance. Additionally, learners will have access to resources and insights from our expert consultants through Microsoft SQL Server-focused blogs and discussions.

For detailed information, refer to the official Microsoft SQL Server documentation.

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Trainers

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Steven Naudet

Senior Consultant

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Petar Prljevic

Consultant