Programming & Databases

SQL Server DBA Course in Hyderabad

Install, secure, tune and protect Microsoft SQL Server as a database administrator

The SQL Server DBA course teaches you to administer Microsoft SQL Server in production. You start with the SQL Server architecture, editions and installation, instance configuration, databases, files and filegroups, then learn recovery models, backup and restore strategies including full, differential and log backups, point-in-time recovery, and checking database integrity. You study security with logins, users, roles, permissions, auditing, encryption such as TDE and Always Encrypted, and SQL injection awareness. Core DBA work includes SQL Server Agent jobs, alerts and maintenance, monitoring with DMVs, Extended Events and Query Store, index design and maintenance, statistics, reading execution plans, blocking and deadlock troubleshooting, and performance tuning at instance and query level. High availability and disaster recovery cover log shipping, failover cluster instances, Always On availability groups and replication overview, with migration and patching, and the move to Azure SQL options such as Azure SQL Managed Instance. The course suits graduates, support engineers and developers with basic SQL; the SQL Server course is useful preparation. Labs run on virtual machines. Classes run in Ameerpet, Hyderabad, and in live online batches.

Duration
3 Months
Modules
13+ topics
Placement
100% Support
Certification
Industry Recognized

Syllabus

SQL Server Architecture & Editions

  • β€’Database engine architecture: storage engine, relational engine and SQLOS
  • β€’Pages, extents, the transaction log and memory structures
  • β€’Editions, versions and licensing concepts including SQL Server 2022 and the newer SQL Server 2025 release
  • β€’Lab: Explore system databases and engine components
  • β€’Outcome: Explain how SQL Server stores and processes data

Installation & Instance Configuration

  • β€’Planning and installing an instance; service accounts and collation
  • β€’Instance settings: max server memory, MAXDOP and cost threshold for parallelism
  • β€’tempdb configuration, trace flags and patching basics
  • β€’Lab: Install and configure an instance on a virtual machine
  • β€’Outcome: Build a well-configured SQL Server instance

Databases, Files & Storage

  • β€’Creating databases, files and filegroups; autogrowth settings
  • β€’Moving, attaching and detaching databases; contained databases
  • β€’Table partitioning overview and capacity planning
  • β€’Lab: Design file layout for a production database
  • β€’Outcome: Plan storage that performs and grows predictably

Backup & Restore

  • β€’Recovery models and the transaction log
  • β€’Full, differential, log, copy-only and compressed backups
  • β€’Restore sequences, point-in-time recovery, tail-log backups and page restore
  • β€’Lab: Design a backup strategy and test a point-in-time restore
  • β€’Outcome: Recover data to meet defined recovery targets

Database Integrity & Maintenance

  • β€’DBCC CHECKDB, corruption types and responses
  • β€’Index fragmentation, rebuild versus reorganise and statistics updates
  • β€’Maintenance plans and Ola Hallengren style maintenance scripts
  • β€’Lab: Detect and handle simulated corruption
  • β€’Outcome: Keep databases healthy

SQL Server Security

  • β€’Authentication modes, logins, users, roles and schemas
  • β€’Permissions model, least privilege, ownership chaining and row-level security
  • β€’Auditing, Transparent Data Encryption, Always Encrypted and dynamic data masking
  • β€’Lab: Secure a database for application, reporting and admin roles
  • β€’Outcome: Protect data and meet audit needs

SQL Server Agent, Alerts & Automation

  • β€’SQL Server Agent jobs, steps, schedules and proxies
  • β€’Operators, alerts and Database Mail
  • β€’Automation with T-SQL and PowerShell (dbatools overview)
  • β€’Lab: Create maintenance jobs with failure alerts
  • β€’Outcome: Automate routine DBA work

Monitoring & Diagnostics

  • β€’Dynamic management views and wait statistics
  • β€’Extended Events and Query Store for capturing workload
  • β€’Perfmon counters, baselining and alerting thresholds
  • β€’Lab: Build a baseline and identify top waits
  • β€’Outcome: Diagnose problems with data, not guesses

Indexing & Query Tuning

  • β€’Index design: clustered, nonclustered, covering and filtered indexes; columnstore overview
  • β€’Reading execution plans; parameter sniffing and plan regression
  • β€’Query Store forced plans and automatic tuning options
  • β€’Lab: Tune slow queries and measure improvement
  • β€’Outcome: Fix common performance problems

Blocking, Locking & Deadlocks

  • β€’Locking, isolation levels and row versioning with RCSI and snapshot
  • β€’Finding blocking chains and tuning long transactions
  • β€’Capturing and analysing deadlock graphs
  • β€’Lab: Reproduce and resolve a deadlock
  • β€’Outcome: Resolve concurrency problems quickly

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

  • β€’Recovery objectives, RPO and RTO
  • β€’Log shipping and failover cluster instances
  • β€’Always On availability groups, listeners and failover testing; replication overview
  • β€’Lab: Configure log shipping and perform a failover test
  • β€’Outcome: Design and test availability solutions

Migration, Upgrades & Azure SQL

  • β€’Upgrade and migration planning, compatibility levels and testing
  • β€’Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance and SQL Server on Azure VMs compared
  • β€’Migration tools and cutover overview
  • β€’Lab: Assess a database for migration
  • β€’Outcome: Plan upgrades and cloud moves

Capstone & Interview Preparation

  • β€’Capstone: build, secure, back up, monitor and tune a production-style environment with documentation
  • β€’Scenario-based DBA interview preparation
  • β€’Runbooks, change management and communication with application teams
  • β€’Outcome: A documented environment and interview readiness

Tools Covered

Microsoft SQL ServerSQL Server Management StudioAzure Data StudioT-SQLSQL Server AgentQuery StoreExtended EventsDynamic Management Viewsdbatools (PowerShell)Always On Availability GroupsAzure SQL DatabaseAzure SQL Managed InstanceWindows ServerPowerShell

Projects Included

  • Instance Build and Hardening: Install, configure and secure an instance with documented standards; deliverable is a build checklist and configuration scripts.
  • Backup and Recovery Drill: Design a backup strategy and perform a point-in-time restore; deliverable is a runbook with timings and validation.
  • Performance Baseline and Tuning: Capture a baseline and tune the top five queries; deliverable is a before-and-after report.
  • Log Shipping Environment: Configure log shipping and perform a controlled failover; deliverable is a setup guide and test log.
  • Capstone Production-Ready Environment: Combine security, maintenance jobs, monitoring and recovery plan; deliverable is documentation and a demo.

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Prerequisites & Eligibility

Understand the foundation and skills needed to succeed in the SQL Server DBA course.

Course Prerequisites

  • Any graduate is eligible for enrollment across all program tracks
  • Dedication to work on real-time scenario projects and live client project implementations
  • Willingness to engage in aptitude, soft skills and interview readiness sessions
  • Commitment to complete full-day training or intensive/internship program schedules
Special Note: The SQL Server DBA course is designed for aspiring professionals. Our trainers and counselors will provide personalised guidance to help you start your SQL Server DBA journey, with placement assistance available across multiple program options.

Why Choose GloryTecks

Build practical capabilities through structured learning, expert mentors and hands-on projects.

5+
Years Experience
800+
Students Trained
50+
Hiring Partners
95%
Placement Rate

5+ Years of Excellence

Established training institute in Hyderabad with a proven track record of producing industry-ready professionals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from trainers with real-world industry experience, who teach the way the work is actually done.

Placement Assistance

A dedicated placement team with tie-ups across hiring companies. We support you until you get hired.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Updated syllabus covering the latest technologies and industry best practices, with hands-on projects.

Career Growth Focus

Not just training, but complete career transformation with soft skills and interview preparation.

Online & Classroom

Attend live online batches or classroom training at our Ameerpet centre, whichever suits you.

Flexible Batches

Weekday, weekend and online batch timings to suit working professionals, students and freshers.

Real-time Projects

Work on real-time scenario projects so you finish with practical experience to show employers.

We provide placement support with direct access to hiring companies, along with comprehensive training that helps freshers become job-ready professionals.

Certification

Explore certification and practical learning opportunities with a focus on SQL Server DBA.

Certificate of Completion

SQL Server DBA

This certifies that

[Your Name]

has successfully completed the

SQL Server DBA
Training Program

GloryTecks

Ameerpet, Hyderabad

Certificate ID

GT-YYYY-XXXX

Certificate Includes

  • Course completion certificate from GloryTecks
  • Project completion certificates
  • Internship completion certificate for eligible internship programs
  • Digital certificate with a unique verification ID
  • Shareable on LinkedIn and other professional platforms
  • Valid proof of skill acquisition for employers
  • Includes the detailed syllabus covered

Industry Focus

A certificate built around the tools and skills employers ask for, adding credibility to your resume.

Skill Validation

Proves your expertise in the course and the technologies you worked with.

Career Advancement

Strengthens your profile when you apply for jobs and negotiate your salary.

Digital & Physical

Get a digital certificate for online sharing and a physical copy for framing.

Course Certificate

Upon successful completion of the training program

Project Certificate

For major projects completed during training

Course Features & Highlights

Build a strong foundation through a structured SQL Server DBA course with practical learning and hands-on exposure.

Live Projects

Work on real-world projects from day one with industry use cases.

Expert Trainers

Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience.

Placement Support

Dedicated placement team with assistance until you get hired.

Industry Certification

Get certified and boost your resume with recognized credentials.

LMS Access

Access to learning materials and recorded sessions.

Mock Interviews

Weekly mock interviews to prepare you for real job scenarios.

Resume Building

Professional resume preparation and LinkedIn profile optimization.

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible Payment Plans
  • 6-12 Months LMS Access
  • Doubt Clearing Sessions
  • 24/7 Learning Support

Frequently asked questions

What does the SQL Server DBA course syllabus cover?

13 sections: SQL Server Architecture & Editions, Installation & Instance Configuration, Databases, Files & Storage, Backup & Restore, Database Integrity & Maintenance, SQL Server Security, SQL Server Agent, Alerts & Automation, Monitoring & Diagnostics, Indexing & Query Tuning, Blocking, Locking & Deadlocks, High Availability & Disaster Recovery, Migration, Upgrades & Azure SQL and Capstone & Interview Preparation. It includes 5 projects: Instance Build and Hardening, Backup and Recovery Drill, Performance Baseline and Tuning and 2 more.

What should I know before joining the SQL Server DBA course?

Basic SQL and some familiarity with Windows are enough. The SQL Server course is helpful preparation.

Which SQL Server version is used?

A currently supported version such as SQL Server 2022 or the newer SQL Server 2025, which was released in November 2025 according to coverage found by search. Trainers confirm the version used in each batch.

How is this different from the SQL Server course?

The SQL Server course focuses on development and querying. This course focuses on administration: installation, backup and recovery, security, tuning and availability.

Does the course cover Azure SQL?

Yes, as a comparison and migration module covering Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance and SQL Server on Azure virtual machines.

Is there a certification path?

Microsoft offers data and cloud database certifications, taken with Microsoft, and current options should be confirmed with a counsellor. The course does not guarantee a pass.

Do I need a powerful computer?

A laptop with 16 GB of RAM works well for virtual machine labs; 8 GB is possible with fewer parallel machines.

Which jobs can I target after this course?

Roles include entry-level SQL Server DBA, database administrator, database support engineer and Azure SQL administrator. Outcomes depend on practice and interviews and are not guaranteed.

How long is the SQL Server DBA course at GloryTecks, and how many hours a week?

The SQL Server DBA course runs 3 months. Hours per week depend on the batch you join: weekday and weekend batches are available, online and at the Ameerpet centre. A counsellor gives you the timetable for the batch you choose.

Is the SQL Server DBA course available as live online training?

Yes. The SQL Server DBA course runs in live online batches as well as classroom batches at the GloryTecks centre in Ameerpet, with recorded session access.

What is the fee for the SQL Server DBA course in Hyderabad?

GloryTecks does not publish fees online; they vary by course and by batch. Call +91 99080 99980 or visit the Ameerpet centre for the current SQL Server DBA fee and the ways to pay it.

Will I get a certificate after the SQL Server DBA course?

Yes. You receive a GloryTecks course completion certificate. Vendor certifications, for example from Microsoft, AWS or Google, are separate exams that you book and take directly with the vendor; a counsellor can tell you which one, if any, matches this syllabus.

What placement support do SQL Server DBA students get?

Placement support at GloryTecks means career counselling, resume and ATS-friendly CV preparation, a LinkedIn profile review, mock interviews and introductions to hiring companies. It is support with the job search, not a guarantee of a job.

Best SQL Server DBA Training in
Ameerpet, Hyderabad

Located at Ameerpet β€” Hyderabad’s IT training hub. Easily accessible from all areas of Hyderabad. Just 2 minutes walk from Ameerpet Metro Station.

611, Annapurna Block, Aditya Enclave, Ameerpet, Hyderabad – 500038, Telangana, India
Mon–Sat: 8AM – 9PM | Sunday: 9AM – 5PM
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Placement Support

Career support covers resume and LinkedIn preparation, mock interviews and a portfolio of 5 course projects. Roles that use these skills include SQL Server DBA (entry level), Database Administrator, Database Support Engineer, Azure SQL Administrator (entry level); support is guidance with the job search, not a guarantee of a job.

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