Microsoft SQL Server 2017: Linux, Docker and macOS Hands-On

Unlock the power of SQL Server on diverse platforms! This course guides you through the process of installing SQL Server on Linux, macOS, and Docker containers, expanding your database deployment options beyond traditional Windows environments.

Key topics covered:

• SQL Server on New Platforms: Learn how to successfully install SQL Server on Linux and macOS, and leverage the flexibility of Docker containers. Discover the possibility of running SQL Server on macOS!
• Connecting to SQL Server: Master connecting to your SQL Server instance from a variety of environments. This includes connecting to SQL Server on Linux, SQL Server on macOS, and SQL Server within Docker containers.
• SQL Server Maintenance with SQL Operations Studio: Efficiently manage your SQL Server databases from Windows, macOS, and Linux using SQL Operations Studio.
• Installation & Management: Understand the steps for installing, upgrading, and uninstalling SQL Server on Linux.
• Docker Integration: Learn to install Docker on Windows and macOS and connect to SQL Server both inside and outside of containers.
• Data Sharing in Containers: Discover how to seamlessly share data across containers.
• Essential SQL Tools: Get familiar with installing SQL tools on macOS for enhanced database management.
• Database Backups: Perform routine SQL Server maintenance tasks, including backing up a database in SQL Operations Studio, from any supported operating system.

This course provides practical skills for database administrators and developers looking to modernize their SQL Server deployments and maximize flexibility.