Learn the techniques that make SQL Server databases perform at their best. This course focuses on database performance tuning through proper indexing strategies, query optimization techniques, and execution plan analysis. You'll learn to identify bottlenecks using SQL Server's performance tools, implement appropriate index types, and rewrite inefficient queries. The course also covers stored procedures, user-defined functions, and views for encapsulating complex logic and improving maintainability. Through hands-on exercises, you'll analyze real-world performance scenarios and implement solutions that dramatically improve query response times. The integration of AI-assisted optimization techniques shows how modern tools can complement traditional performance tuning methods. By course completion, you'll be able to transform slow-running queries into high-performance database operations.
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Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server
This course is part of Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the significance and function of indexing in SQL Server. You will be enabled to design and create various types of indexes tailored to different data structures and queries, ensuring optimal database performance. You will explore topics such as the differences between clustered and non-clustered indexes, as well as advanced indexing techniques like composite, covering, and filtered indexes.
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This module empowers you with the skills to elevate database performance by mastering the art of interpreting and optimizing query execution plans. You will learn to identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies through detailed analysis of execution plan components, such as cost percentages and cardinality estimation errors. By applying advanced optimization techniques, you will enhance your ability to design intelligent queries and execution strategies, particularly when dealing with large datasets.
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This module equips you with the skills needed to create and manage stored procedures for optimizing database operations. You will learn to design and implement user-defined functions (UDFs) to create modular and reusable code, enhancing the efficiency of your SQL Server processes. By the end of this module, you will be able to assess the performance impact of both stored procedures and UDFs, ensuring they contribute positively to your system’s performance. Additionally, you will gain the ability to construct and manage indexed views and triggers to further enhance data manipulation and retrieval speeds within your databases.
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