SQL Server Standard Edition Survival Guide from Pluralsight

Are you trying to force SQL Server Standard Edition to do something that may only be capable in enterprise edition? In this course, you'll learn how to experience standard edition technologies as closely to the enterprise edition as possible.

A major consideration most people face when implementing SQL Server is the cost. Are you buying the right edition for the features that you need? Are you using the features in standard edition to their full potential? In this course, SQL Server Standard Edition Survival Guide, you'll learn how to use the features and technologies not only as they are, but also make your SQL Server Standard Edition experience as close to the feature set in enterprise as possible. First, you'll cover how to support reliable, high availability in disaster recovery implementations. Next, you'll explore how to ensure you have industrial strength security, and how to build high performance systems. Finally, you'll discover when enterprise edition is the better choice. By the end of this course, you'll have a better understanding of the feature sets available, and the confidence and skills needed to survive on standard edition.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

The Total Cost Versus True Cost of SQL Server Ownership

Implementing Reliable High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Supporting Industrial Strength Encryption and Security

Maintaining a High Performance Data Platform

Miscellaneous Tricks, Tips, and Random Features

When You Absolutely Require Enterprise Edition

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores topics related to the comparison of SQL Server Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition, which is standard in industry

Taught by Russ Thomas, who is well known for SQL Server expertise

Provides learners with methods to work around the limitations of SQL Server Standard Edition, which is likely to be useful for personal growth and development

Develops skills and knowledge related to using SQL Server Standard Edition to get close to the feature set of Enterprise Edition, which may add color to other topics and subjects

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in SQL Server Standard Edition Survival Guide with these activities:

Join a study group or discussion forum for SQL Server Standard Edition

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Joining a study group or discussion forum will give you the opportunity to connect with other students and professionals who are using Standard Edition, ask questions, and share your knowledge.

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Find a study group or discussion forum that is focused on SQL Server Standard Edition.
Introduce yourself and share your experience with Standard Edition.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.

Complete a series of practice questions on Standard Edition features

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Completing a series of practice questions will help you to reinforce your understanding of Standard Edition features and how to use them effectively.

Browse courses on SQL Server

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Find a website or book that provides practice questions on Standard Edition features.
Answer the practice questions to the best of your ability.
Review your answers and identify areas where you need further improvement.

Follow a tutorial on implementing high availability in Standard Edition

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Following a tutorial will provide you with hands-on experience in implementing high availability in Standard Edition.

Browse courses on High Availability

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Search for a tutorial on implementing high availability in SQL Server Standard Edition.
Select a tutorial that is appropriate for your skill level and time constraints.
Follow the steps in the tutorial to implement high availability in your own environment.
Test your high availability solution to ensure that it is working properly.

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Build a small-scale application that uses Standard Edition features

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Building a small-scale application will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in using Standard Edition features.

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Identify a small-scale project that you can build using Standard Edition features.
Design the database for your application.
Develop the application using Standard Edition features.
Test the application to ensure that it is working properly.

Create a performance tuning plan for a Standard Edition database

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Creating a performance tuning plan will help you identify and address performance bottlenecks in your Standard Edition database.

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Identify the performance issues that you are experiencing with your database.
Research and identify potential solutions to the performance issues.
Develop a performance tuning plan that outlines the steps you will take to address the performance issues.
Implement the performance tuning plan and monitor the results.
Adjust the performance tuning plan as needed to further improve performance.

Review the SQL Server Enterprise Edition Features Guide

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Reviewing the official documentation will ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the features and capabilities of SQL Server Enterprise Edition.

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Download and install the guide from the Microsoft website.
Read through the guide, paying particular attention to the features not available in Standard Edition.
Identify the features that are most relevant to your current or future projects.

Develop a blog post or article on a specific Standard Edition feature

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Developing a blog post or article on a specific Standard Edition feature will help you to solidify your understanding of the feature and share your knowledge with others.

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Choose a specific Standard Edition feature that you are interested in.
Research the feature and gather information from reliable sources.
Write a blog post or article that explains the feature in detail.
Share your blog post or article with others.

Contribute to an open-source project that uses SQL Server Standard Edition

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Contributing to an open-source project will give you the opportunity to work with other developers, learn from their code, and make a valuable contribution to the SQL Server community.

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Find an open-source project that uses SQL Server Standard Edition.
Introduce yourself to the project maintainers and express your interest in contributing.
Identify an area of the project that you can contribute to.
Make a pull request with your proposed changes.
Work with the project maintainers to get your changes merged.

Career center

Learners who complete SQL Server Standard Edition Survival Guide will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course can help Data Analysts by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This course can help Database Administrators by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement reliable high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines. This course can help Data Engineers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts are responsible for analyzing and designing computer systems. This course can help Systems Analysts by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course can help Software Engineers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for defining, developing, and marketing products. This course can help Product Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Consultant

Consultants are responsible for providing advice and guidance to organizations on a variety of topics. This course can help Consultants by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement reliable high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing an organization's information technology systems. This course can help Information Technology Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement reliable high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks. This course can help Security Analysts by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement industrial-strength encryption and security solutions.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course can help Project Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement reliable high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for using data to solve business problems. This course can help Data Scientists by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing and solving business problems. This course can help Business Analysts by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to build high-performance data platforms that can handle large volumes of data. Additionally, the course covers industrial-strength encryption and security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help Information Security Analysts by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement industrial-strength encryption and security solutions.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation, such as user manuals, white papers, and training materials. This course may help Technical Writers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the technical aspects of SQL Server Standard Edition.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. This course may help Marketing Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the benefits of SQL Server Standard Edition.

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