The course aims to equip application developers with the necessary skills to diagnose and improve the performance of SQL Server queries. By the end of the course, learners will be able to troubleshoot performance issues, analyze SQL statements, build indexes effectively, identify bottlenecks, capture trace logs, and apply best practices for enhanced performance. The teaching method includes theoretical explanations, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. This course is intended for application developers seeking to enhance their understanding of SQL Server performance optimization.
Overview
Syllabus
) Introduction.
) 1.1 Course Introduction.
) 1.2 Why Developers should Understand SQL Performance.
) 1.3 Tools you Need.
) 1.4 Restore the Sample Database.
) 1.5 Table Concept.
) 1.6 Index Concept.
) 1.7 Summary.
) 2.1 Introduction.
) 2.2 Understanding How SQL Server Will Execute a SQL Statement.
) 2.3 Reading and Interpreting an Execution Plan for a SQL Statement.
) 2.4 Getting Execution Statistics for a SQL Statement.
) 2.5 Improving Statement Performance by Adding an Index.
) 2.6 Rewriting SQL Statements for Improved Performance.
) 2.7 Common Execution Plan Operations.
) 2.8 Summary.
) 3.1 Introduction.
) 3.2 Index Terminology Refresher.
) 3.3 What Should I Index in My Database?.
) 3.4 Why Index Column Order Matters.
) 3.5 Index Selectivity Explained.
) 3.6 LIKE Clauses and Index Selectivity.
) 3.7 How Functions in the WHERE Clause Affect Indexes.
) 3.8 Include Columns and Covering Indexes.
) 3.9 Over-indexing.
) 3.10 Interpreting SQL Server Index Recommendations.
) 3.11 Summary.
) 4.1 Introduction.
) 4.2 Getting Information About SQL Server Sessions and Resource Usage.
) 4.3 Finding What SQL Statements are Currently Executing.
) 4.4 Finding the Slowest, Most Expensive SQL Statements.
) 4.5 Getting SQL Server's Recommendations on Missing Indexes.
) 4.6 Finding Indexes That are Not Being Used.
) 4.7 Summary.
) 5.1 Introduction.
) 5.2 Setting up a SQL Profiler Trace.
) 5.3 Running a SQL Profiler Trace.
) 5.4 Running a Trace as a Server Side Trace.
) 5.5 Introduction to Using Extended Events for SQL Tracing.
) 5.6 Setting up an Extended Events Trace Session.
) 5.7 Running and Configuring the Display Settings for an Extended Events Trace.
) 5.8 Analyzing Extended Events Trace Data.
) 5.9 Using Extended Events in SQL Azure.
) 5.10 Summary.
) 6.1 Introduction.
) 6.2 Use Parameterized SQL.
) 6.3 Are Stored Procedures Faster Than SQL in Application Code?.
) 6.4 Commit Behavior and Performance.
) 6.5 Object Relational Mappers Just Generate SQL.
) 6.6 Solving the N+1 Selects Problem.
) 6.7 Summary.
Taught by
freeCodeCamp.org
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Reviews
4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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Samiullah SaadatyOne of the aspects I appreciated most about this course is its hands-on approach. Throughout the modules, there are numerous practical exercises and real-life examples that allow you to apply the knowledge gained. These exercises will not only str… -
This SQL Course Has Very Nice And easy to Understand very clearly step by step explain Every little thing.
