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Microsoft MCSA SQL Server 2016 (70-764): Manage Indexes

with Garth Schulte

Join Garth Schulte as we learn one way to optimize how our data gets stored and retrieved: managing our indexes. We're going to practice skills like repairing fragmented indexes and creating missing ones, which should result in faster query performance.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of SQL Server and its architecture
Familiarity with the role of indexes in database management
Some hands-on experience with database management

Related certifications

Microsoft MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration (retired)

Related Job Functions

Database administrator (DBA)
SQL server engineer
Data analyst

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Skill Outline

1. Manage Indexes: SQL Server Index Management (0:35)
2. Manage Indexes: Identify and Repair Index Fragmentation (0:52)
3. Manage Indexes: Identify and Create Missing Indexes (0:36)
4. Manage Indexes: Identify and Drop Underutilized Indexes (4:37)
5. Manage Indexes: Manage Existing Columnstore Indexes (6:23)
6. Manage Indexes: Lab (5:35)

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