Significance of Performance Tuning


The course kicks off by emphasizing the significance of performance tuning, not only for enhancing system efficiency but also as a means to reduce licensing costs. Participants will delve deep into the intricacies of query optimization, exploring the nuances of execution plans, sargability, and identifying code 'smells' that hinder performance.

Course Taught by Steve Stedman


With over 34 years of SQL Server experience, Steve has done his share of performance tuning.

This course is taught by Steve Stedman with some help from other team members. A majority of the lessons are taught by Steve.

If you are having trouble grasping a concept, you can reach out to Steve through his mentoring program for help or more details.

Steve regularly works with clients to help with performance tuning, and he has taken what he commonly sees as performance problems and brings them into this course.

The course sheds light on critical database design principles, including data type selection, normalization, denormalization, and table partitioning.


Indexing strategies will be unpacked in detail, encompassing everything from index types and design best practices to index maintenance.


This course also offers insights into performance monitoring techniques, covering the pivotal role of Database Health Monitor, DMVs, and the analysis of wait and query execution statistics.


A thorough discussion on isolation levels provides clarity on the various isolation strategies in SQL Server, their applications, and implications.

Example Curriculum

  Course Introduction
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  Query Optimization
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  Sargability
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  Smells
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  Database Design Considerations
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  Indexing Strategies
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  Performance Monitoring
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  Isolation Levels
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  Performance Tuning Techniques
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  Missing Index Recommendations
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  Benchmarking and Baselines
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  Server Settings
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  Sharding for Large Systems
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  Review - Wrap Up
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Boost your SQL Server's efficiency with our Performance Tuning course. Dive into query optimization, database design, indexing strategies, and more. Master advanced techniques and ensure peak database performance. Elevate your skills; enroll now!

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Practical performance tuning techniques like TempDB optimization, benchmarking, and server setting adjustments further empower participants.


The advanced concept of sharding for large-scale systems is included too.


Finally, a wrap-up session and course completion certificate mark the end of this exhaustive training journey.


When you complete all the lessons in the course you will be emailed a certificate that shows the completion of the SQL Performance Tuning course.