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SQL Server 2012 Database Administration (70-462) Part 1

by Sean McCown

Part 1 of 3 in the SQL Server 2012 Database Administration (70-462) series. This SQL Server 2012 administration course covers how to configure and maintain an enterprise data management system.

What you'll learn

Part 1 of 3 in the SQL Server 2012 Database Administration (70-462) series. This SQL Server 2012 administration course covers how to configure and maintain an enterprise data management system. You'll learn SQL profiler, SQL server agent, basic high availability principles, and proper management of data and log files. If you're new to SQL Server administration, you'll benefit from this introduction as it introduces you to a broad range of topics.

Course FAQ

What is database administration?

Database administration is the process of managing and maintaining database management systems. A database administrator, or DBA, will help store and organize data, and create or update databases according to what is needed.

What is SQL Server?

SQL Server is Microsoft's relational database management system, built to manage and store large volumes of data and information.

Is SQL Server 2012 still supported?

The most current SQL Server instance is SQL Server 2019. But SQL Server 2012 will still be supported through July of 2022.

About the author

Sean McCown is a Microsoft Certified Master in SQL Server 2008. He is also a SQL Server MVP with over 15 years experience in databases. Sean is also founder and co-owner of the renowned website MidnightDBA.com where he records free SQL Server training videos and co-hosts the popular webshow, DBAs at Midnight. He is also the Lead Database Administrator for a large healthcare organization and oversees all aspects of development and administration for over 800 servers. Sean is a Contributing Editor... more

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