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Microsoft MCSA SQL Server 2016 (70-764): Monitor SQL Server Instances

with Garth Schulte

  • 10 videos
  • 11 mins
Join Garth Schulte as we learn how to keep track of the performance and health of our servers in real-time. In a lab environment, we'll practice setting up alerts, tracking available space, and configuring failure actions that prevent downtime.

Recommended Experience
  • Basic understanding of SQL Server administrative features
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools in database environments
  • Experience with performance tuning would be helpful
Related certifications
  • Microsoft MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration (retired)
Related Job Functions
  • Database administrator (DBA)
  • SQL server engineer
  • Systems administrator
A former CBT Nuggets learner, John used online IT training to help him build a diverse skill set, which includes networking and cybersecurity.
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Garth Schulte
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Skill Outline

  1. 1. Monitor SQL Server Instances: SQL Server Instance Monitoring (0:36)
  2. 2. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Configure Database Mail (0:37)
  3. 3. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Create and Manage Operators (0:36)
  4. 4. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Create and Manage Alerts (0:37)
  5. 5. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Define Custom Alert Actions (0:36)
  6. 6. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Define Failure Actions (0:36)
  7. 7. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Configure Policy-based Management (0:37)
  8. 8. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Identify Available Space on Data Volumes (0:36)
  9. 9. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Identify the Cause of Performance Degredation (0:37)
  10. 10. Monitor SQL Server Instances: Lab (5:37)

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