Publication date : 05/31/2024

Course : SQL Server diagnostics and troubleshooting

Versions 2022 to 2012

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. DIP
Price : 1740 € E.T.

SQL Server diagnostics and troubleshooting

Versions 2022 to 2012



At the end of this course, you'll understand how SQL Server works and be able to analyze and solve the most common problems. All diagnostic and problem-solving tools will be presented and illustrated, so that you no longer perceive SQL Server as a [[black box]].


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IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. DIP
  3d - 21h00
1740 € E.T.




At the end of this course, you'll understand how SQL Server works and be able to analyze and solve the most common problems. All diagnostic and problem-solving tools will be presented and illustrated, so that you no longer perceive SQL Server as a [[black box]].


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Monitor SQL Server database operation using diagnostic tools
Use dynamic management views to analyze internal operations
Track SQL Server behavior to improve performance
Analyze query performance and index utilization
Solve classic SQL Server problems

Intended audience
This course is designed for administrators and developers who need to maintain a SQL Server environment, to ensure optimum performance and system stability.

Prerequisites
Good knowledge of SQL Server administration, knowledge of the T-SQL language.

Course schedule

1
Understanding how the SQL Server engine works

  • The different modules of the relational SQL Server engine.
  • SQLOS and the use of memory, disk and processors.
  • The data file and transaction log.
  • Understand query execution.
Hands-on work
Observe SQL Server operation using diagnostic tools.

2
Obtain information using dynamic management views (DMV)

  • DMVs for SQLOS: analysis of engine operation.
  • DMVs for execution: analysis of requests, sessions and transactions.
  • DMVs for indexes.
  • Analyze the execution of managed code using DMVs.
Hands-on work
Use VDDs for a wide range of analysis cases.

3
Obtain information using other tools

  • Trace with the profiler.
  • Tracing using extended events (XEvents).
  • Understanding and monitoring tempdb.
  • Monitor IO performance and detect restraints.
Hands-on work
Use the profiler and XEvents to track SQL Server behavior.

4
Manage query execution

  • Analyze query performance.
  • Analyze the use and relevance of indexes.
  • Understand and manage plan cache issues.
  • Manage waiting and blocking situations.
  • Use the Query Store to detect regressions.
Hands-on work
Analysis of the impact of different types of query batches.

5
Classic issues

  • Transactional issues: transaction log and Deadlock.
  • Memory issues: analyze and correct memory and cache problems.
  • Detect and correct IO and Latches problems.
  • CPU issues: parallelism, NUMA management.
Hands-on work
Finding the cause and solving various problems.


Customer reviews
4,4 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
MARIE D.
22/10/25
4 / 5

I appreciated being able to work with the basics that we already know, which makes it easier to understand the results.
REDHA M.
22/10/25
5 / 5

The trainer is patient and a good listener.
BENOIT D.
22/10/25
4 / 5

highly interactive



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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 9 Mar., 27 May, 14 Oct., 2 Dec.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 9 Mar., 27 May, 14 Oct., 2 Dec.