Automate SQL Server DBA Tasks with PowerShell

This comprehensive course is tailored for those aspiring to become modern SQL Server DBAs through the power of automation and PowerShell. You will embark on a journey by building a complete virtual lab using VMware, enabling you to set up multiple SQL Servers, a central monitoring server, and an Active Directory domain. As you progress, we will delve into the essentials of PowerShell, focusing on the modules and advanced techniques that professional DBAs rely on.

A significant emphasis of this course is on SQL Server automation using dbatools and PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC). You’ll learn the ins and outs of managing SQL Server installations – from installation to configuration, patching, and even removal – every task is handled with scripts to streamline operations and minimize manual intervention. Alongside this, you will gain expertise in critical database maintenance activities such as security management, backups, recovery models, and server administration across numerous SQL instances.

As we advance into the more technical aspects, you will implement SQL Server monitoring through Grafana, exploring essential performance metrics like CPU usage, memory consumption, and IO latency, all visualized through intuitive dashboards. We will also cover automated reporting and alerting methods, ensuring you remain ahead of any issues with timely notifications. Finally, we’ll equip you with the skills to perform database migrations seamlessly using dbatools, preparing you for real-world applications as a SQL Server DBA using PowerShell.
By the end of this course, you will be empowered to automate SQL Server tasks, manage multiple servers efficiently, and take on the role of a proficient SQL Server DBA confidently.

What you will learn:

• Build a complete multi-server lab using VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
• Automate SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, and removal using PowerShell, dbatools, and DSC.
• Manage databases, backups, restores, security, logins, roles, and server administration through PowerShell automation.
• Monitor SQL Server performance using Grafana, capturing CPU, memory, IO latency, backups, error logs, and agent jobs.
• Create automated reports, alerts, and perform database migrations using PowerShell and dbatools.

Course Content:

• Sections: 9
• Lectures: 102
• Duration: 9h 45m

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of SQL Server concepts is helpful but not mandatory
• No prior PowerShell automation experience is required
• Willingness to learn SQL Server administration and automation
• A computer or laptop capable of running virtual machines (VMware)
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems is recommended
• A basic understanding of computer networking concepts (such as IP addresses, ports, and protocols) is helpful but not mandatory.

Who is it for?

• SQL Server DBAs who want to automate daily administrative and maintenance tasks
• System and Windows Server administrators managing SQL Server environments
• IT professionals looking to learn PowerShell automation for SQL Server and servers
• Developers or support engineers who work with SQL Server and want better administration skills
• Beginners aiming to become professional SQL Server DBAs or automation engineers.

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