Introduction

The purpose of this two-day workshop is to teach database administrators working in enterprise environments how to determine and troubleshoot performance issues using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. The primary focus of this workshop is to teach the overall process of troubleshooting. It includes establishing monitoring standards and baselines, determining performance thresholds, and focusing the investigation on specific issues.

Pre-Requisites

Before attending this course, students must:

• Working knowledge of SQL Server 2005 architecture including indexing, SQL execution plans, and SQL Server basic configuration.
• Basic monitoring and troubleshooting skills (Sysmon & Perfmon).
• Working knowledge of the operating system and platform.
• Basic understanding of server architecture such as CPU and memory utilization and disk input/output (I/O).
• Basic knowledge of application architecture.
• Understanding of Transact-SQL syntax and programming logic.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows networking.
• Familiarity with SQL Server 2005 features, tools, and technologies.
• MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 credential or equivalent experience..
• It is recommended, but not required, that students have completed

1. Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL.
2. Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database.
3. Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database.