SQL Server Performance Tuning and Database Administration

Learn to optimize database performance, configure indexes, and monitor system health to keep your SQL Server databases running at peak efficiency.

4.7 (3,556) ⏱ 1h 30m 📚 6 lessons

About this course

As database sizes grow, maintaining fast query response times and system stability becomes a critical challenge for any database professional. Understanding how to monitor resource usage and optimize database structures is essential to keeping business-critical systems running smoothly. This course guides you through the core principles of SQL Server performance tuning, database monitoring, and index management. You will learn how to identify performance bottlenecks, analyze system statistics, and implement proven optimization strategies to ensure reliable database operations. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational database administration concepts, system internal behaviors, and baseline performance metrics. - Configure and manage clustered and non-clustered indexes to accelerate query execution. - Monitor database health using Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), Extended Events, and modern diagnostic tools like Query Store. - Analyze execution plans and database statistics to diagnose and resolve slow-running queries. - Implement partitioning strategies and manage transaction logs for optimal resource utilization. The journey begins with essential terminology and foundational database concepts before moving into the practical analysis of performance metrics. Through structured written explanations and practical SQL scripts, you will learn to diagnose common database bottlenecks and apply real-world optimization techniques. This course is designed for database administrators, developers, and IT professionals who have a basic understanding of SQL and want to transition into database optimization. No advanced administration experience is required. Start optimizing your database environments today.

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Reviews (8)

زينب بنت حمد الكواري QA Verified learner
★ 5 · 2026-04-19T23:19:52+00:00

Brilliant course! The structure was intuitive and the actionable insights are invaluable. Highly recommend.

Michael Phillips AU
★ 4 · 2026-01-18T06:10:52+00:00

A good amount of information here. The pace was generally good, and the examples provided were helpful for understanding. Satisfied with my learning.

Søren Nielsen DK Verified learner
★ 3 · 2025-12-28T18:40:52+00:00

So glad I took this course. The practical applications shown were super helpful, and the overall structure was top-notch.

渡辺 颯太 JP Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-11-05T05:41:52+00:00

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

Freya James NZ Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-09-15T18:47:52+00:00

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

山本 恵子 JP Verified learner
★ 3 · 2025-09-10T21:27:52+00:00

Found this very useful. The pace was just right, and the clarity of the explanations made complex topics understandable. Glad I took it.

Lucas Scott AU Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-08-11T13:37:52+00:00

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

Santiago Flores AR Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-05-29T10:25:52+00:00

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!

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