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Getting Started with SQL Server Administration

SQL Server administration made easy! Learn to connect, explore, and manage your SQL Server instance with practical skills and real-world data. Get up and running fast.

1h 4m
Certificate
Tim Warner
Tim WarnerInstructor

Course Content

Getting Started with SQL Server Administration is a beginner-level Pluralsight course taught by Tim Warner. It runs 1h 4m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. It is a paid course, first published September 2025.

Unlock your potential as a SQL Server administrator with our comprehensive course, Getting Started with SQL Server Administration. Designed for newcomers to the field, this course provides hands-on experience connecting to and managing SQL Server instances using industry-standard tools.

You'll learn to:

  • Connect to SQL Server: Master connecting to SQL Server instances using both SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Visual Studio Code with the powerful MSSQL extension.
  • Navigate Server Architecture: Understand the intricacies of SQL Server server architecture and effectively manage database objects.
  • Execute T-SQL Commands: Become proficient in writing and executing essential Transact-SQL (T-SQL) commands for data manipulation and management.
  • Service Configuration & Troubleshooting: Learn how to configure SQL Server services, diagnose and resolve connectivity issues, and ensure optimal performance.
  • Automate with PowerShell: Utilize PowerShell 7 to run administrative scripts and automate routine SQL Server tasks.

This course equips you with the practical skills and confidence needed to begin administering SQL Server in any environment – whether on-premise, hybrid, or in the cloud. Gain the foundational knowledge to confidently manage your SQL Server deployments and contribute effectively to enterprise database administration.

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