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πŸ† Bestseller SQL Server DBA Course

Complete Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration Course

Master database management, security, backup, restore, performance, and administration with Microsoft SQL Server.

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Created by Imran Afzal and Abbas Mehmood

πŸ“… Last updated 3/2026 🌐 English βœ… Certificate included
13 Sections
124 Lectures
32h 0m Total Length
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Build job-ready Microsoft SQL Server database administration skills with this course.
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Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration Skills

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What you'll learn

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Become a professional SQL database administrator and prepare to apply for SQL jobs

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Administer SQL databases through Microsoft Windows and SQL Server tools

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Learn 150+ SQL queries and write basic to advanced SQL statements

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Manage SQL servers in a corporate environment with practical DBA skills

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Troubleshoot everyday SQL Server and database related issues

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Use SQL aggregate functions to answer business questions and build management reports

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Use AI-assisted learning to generate scripts, explain concepts, troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and draft DBA runbooks

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β–Ά 32h 0m on-demand video
β–£ 124 lectures
β–€ Assignments, labs, and quizzes
πŸ“± Access on mobile
πŸ† Certificate of completion

Included in This Course

13 sections Β· 124 lectures Β· 32h 0m total length

βŒƒ Course Content
β–Ά Introduction Β· 9 lectures Β· 27min
β–Ά Download, Install and Configure Windows Β· 12 lectures Β· 45min
β–Ά Download, Install and Configure MS SQL Server Β· 14 lectures Β· 2hr 33min
β–Ά Database Fundamentals and Design
β–Ά Introduction to SQL Commands
β–Ά Query and Data Manipulation using SQL
β–Ά Microsoft SQL Database Administration and System Databases
β–Ά How MSSQL Works in Depth
β–Ά MSSQL Backup and Restore
β–Ά MSSQL User Management, Security, Performance, and Additional DBA Topics

Description

Complete Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration Course is designed for learners who want to build real SQL Server DBA skills from the ground up. The course covers database fundamentals, SQL Server installation, Windows Server lab setup, SQL commands, database design, query writing, system databases, backup, restore, user management, security, and performance.

You will learn how to install and configure Microsoft SQL Server, use SQL Server Management Studio, work with AdventureWorks, create databases and tables, write SQL queries, use joins, subqueries, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, indexes, and troubleshoot SQL Server issues in practical environments.

The updated course also includes AI-assisted DBA learning, showing how modern database administrators can use AI tools to generate SQL scripts, explain complex concepts, troubleshoot installation and configuration issues, optimize indexing and performance, and create documentation or DBA runbooks faster.

What topics are covered?

  • βœ“Database fundamentals, RDBMS, SQL, SQL Server editions, and database design basics
  • βœ“Windows Server lab setup, virtualization, VMware Workstation Player, VirtualBox, and virtual machine management
  • βœ“SQL Server installation and configuration for SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
  • βœ“SQL Server Management Studio, system databases, SQL Server Configuration Manager, and database administration tools
  • βœ“SQL queries including SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY, HAVING, JOINS, subqueries, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE
  • βœ“Views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, indexes, transactions, normalization, and ACID concepts
  • βœ“Backup, restore, recovery models, DBCC CHECKDB, maintenance plans, security, user management, permissions, and performance topics

Requirements

  • βœ“Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • βœ“Passion to become a SQL database administrator
  • βœ“A PC or Mac with at least 4GB to 8GB of RAM

Who this course is for

  • βœ“Anyone who wants to start a career in SQL database administration
  • βœ“Anyone who wants complete SQL database training to get a job in IT
  • βœ“Anyone who wants to advance their career with SQL Server administration skills
  • βœ“Anyone who wants to master SQL command line and query writing skills
  • βœ“College students, IT professionals, teachers, instructors, and database learners

Instructors

Imran Afzal

CEO of UTCLI Solutions Β· Best-selling IT Instructor

Imran Afzal
  • β˜… 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • ☷ 140,862 Reviews
  • πŸ‘₯ 828,262 Students
  • β–Ά 72 Courses

Imran Afzal, CEO of UTCLI Solutions and a best-selling IT instructor, has trained students worldwide in Linux, systems administration, cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, database administration, and career development.

This course is also taught with Abbas Mehmood, bringing practical SQL Server and database administration knowledge for learners who want to build strong DBA skills.

β˜… 4.5 course rating Β· 10,973 ratings
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Akash
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The course is well-structured and explains SQL Server administration in a simple and practical way.

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Raymond
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The labs, assignments, and handouts help reinforce database administration concepts clearly.

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Jacob
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A helpful course for anyone who wants to become more comfortable with SQL Server and database administration.

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TJ
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Great for learners who want practical SQL Server skills and a clear path into DBA-related roles.

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