Training on Advanced SQL and Database Optimization

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Write and optimize advanced SQL queries for complex data retrieval.
• Understand and apply indexing strategies to improve query performance.
• Analyze and tune database performance for large-scale systems.
• Implement best practices for database normalization and denormalization.
• Manage and optimize transactions and locking mechanisms.
• Utilize partitioning, sharding, and other techniques for handling large datasets.
• Perform in-depth query analysis using execution plans and profiling tools.
• Optimize stored procedures, functions, and triggers for efficiency.
• Understand the impact of hardware and infrastructure on database performance.
• Develop strategies for database maintenance, monitoring, and scaling.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Advanced SQL Concepts

• Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
• Window functions
• Recursive queries
• Subqueries and correlated subqueries
• Case statements and conditional logic
• Regular expressions
• Full outer joins and anti-joins

Module 2: Query Optimization Fundamentals

• Explain plans and query execution
• Indexing concepts and best practices
• Query performance tuning techniques
• Identifying performance bottlenecks
• Query rewrite and optimization strategies

Module 3: Index Optimization

• Index types (B-tree, bitmap, functional)
• Index creation and management
• Index usage and performance analysis
• Index fragmentation and reorganization
• Covering indexes and index hints

Module 4: Database Design and Modeling

• Normalization and denormalization
• Data warehousing concepts (star schema, snowflake schema)
• Dimensional modeling
• Data mart design
• Data modeling tools and techniques

Module 5: Performance Tuning Techniques

• Parameter tuning
• Memory management
• I/O optimization
• Parallel query processing
• Partitioning strategies

Module 6: Database Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Monitoring tools and metrics
• Identifying and resolving performance issues
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Database auditing and security

Module 7: SQL for Data Analysis

• Data aggregation and summarization
• Statistical functions
• Data visualization techniques
• Reporting and dashboard development

Module 8: Advanced SQL Programming

• Stored procedures and functions
• Triggers
• Dynamic SQL
• User-defined data types
• SQL scripting

Module 9: Database Optimization Tools and Techniques

• Database performance monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle AWR, SQL Server Profiler)
• Query optimization tools (e.g., EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN ANALYZE)
• Database tuning advisors
• Database automation tools

Module 10: Real-World Case Studies and Projects

• Applying advanced SQL and optimization techniques to real-world scenarios
• Hands-on projects and exercises
• Case studies of database performance optimization success stories

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to [email protected].
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: [email protected]

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