70-462: SQL Server Database Administration (DBA)

Our verdict: worth it — as long as the IT & Software skills on the syllabus match what you actually want to learn. The regular price for 70-462: SQL Server Database Administration (DBA) on Udemy is $199.99. With the coupon code on this page, that falls to $10.99 — a saving of $189.00, or 95% off the standard rate Spread across 10h of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $1.10 per hour of content — cheaper than a single chapter of most printed IT & Software textbooks.

A cheap price means nothing if the material is thin — here the syllabus is organized around usable outcomes. Phillip Burton and I Do Data Limited walk you through create Backups and Restore Databases, understanding the different recovery models, manage logins and server roles, and import and export data, and implement and maintain indexes, and manage and configure databases, including compression and concurrency problems — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 35,987 students and holds a 4.6-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: You don't need any prior DBA knowledge prior to taking this course.; It would be helpful if you knew how to create simple T-SQL statements (SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY) for some parts of the course, but not essential. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 10h of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.