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Gain expertise in managing and securing databases with our Database Administration Course Syllabus. This course covers key topics like database design, SQL queries, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security management. Through hands-on practice, you’ll develop the skills needed to efficiently manage and maintain database systems.
Course Syllabus
Download SyllabusModule 1: Introduction to Database Administration
- Overview of Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Role and Responsibilities of a Database Administrator (DBA)
- Types of Databases (Relational, NoSQL, Cloud Databases)
- Popular Database Platforms (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
Module 2: Database Architecture and Installation
- Database Components and Structures
- Understanding Schema, Tables, Indexes, and Views
- Database Installation and Configuration
- User Roles and Privileges
Module 3: SQL and Database Queries
- SQL Basics: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Advanced SQL Queries (Joins, Subqueries, Aggregate Functions)
- Stored Procedures and Triggers
- Indexing and Query Optimization
Module 4: Database Security and Access Control
- User Authentication and Role Management
- Encryption and Data Masking
- SQL Injection and Security Threats
- Auditing and Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Module 5: Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Types of Backups (Full, Incremental, Differential)
- Recovery Models and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Point-in-Time Recovery and Log Shipping
- Automated Backup Strategies
Module 6: Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Query Optimization Techniques
- Database Indexing Best Practices
- Performance Monitoring Tools and Techniques
- Partitioning and Caching Strategies
Module 7: High Availability and Replication
- Database Clustering and Load Balancing
- Replication Types (Master-Slave, Multi-Master, Logical Replication)
- Failover and Disaster Recovery Strategies
- Cloud-Based High Availability Solutions
Module 8: Database Maintenance and Automation
- Routine Maintenance Tasks (Vacuuming, Reindexing, Cleaning Logs)
- Scripting for Database Automation
- Scheduling and Monitoring Jobs (Cron Jobs, SQL Server Agent)
- Database Health Checks
Module 9: Cloud Database Administration
- Introduction to Cloud Databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL)
- Cloud Database Security and Performance Management
- Serverless Databases and Big Data Integration
- Migration from On-Premise to Cloud
Module 10: NoSQL and Big Data Databases
- Introduction to NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
- Differences Between SQL and NoSQL
- Managing Unstructured Data
- Big Data Integration with Hadoop and Spark
Module 11: Capstone Project and Career Preparation
- Hands-on Project: Setting Up a Secure and Scalable Database
- Resume Building and Certification Guidance (Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS Database Certification)
- Interview Preparation for Database Administrator Roles
Students who successfully complete our database administration course will have the fundamental knowledge and abilities needed to administer and maintain reliable and effective database systems.
