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Database Optimization & Performance Tuning Training Course: Boost Query Speeds

Introduction

Maximize your database efficiency with our Database Optimization and Performance Tuning Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to improve database query performance, enabling you to build faster and more responsive applications. In today's data-driven world, mastering database optimization is crucial for organizations seeking to handle increasing data loads and ensure optimal application performance. Our database performance tuning training course offers hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to leverage advanced techniques for database optimization.

This boost query speeds training delves into the core concepts of database performance tuning, covering topics such as query optimization, indexing, and server configuration. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to improve database query performance, meeting the demands of modern data-intensive applications. Whether you're a database administrator, developer, or system architect, this Database Optimization and Performance Tuning course will empower you to design and implement high-performance database solutions.

Target Audience:

  • Database Administrators
  • Software Developers
  • System Architects
  • Data Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Performance Engineers
  • Anyone needing database optimization skills

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of database optimization and performance tuning.
  • Master query optimization and execution plan analysis.
  • Utilize indexing and partitioning techniques for performance improvement.
  • Implement database server configuration tuning.
  • Design and build efficient database schemas.
  • Optimize database performance for specific application workloads.
  • Troubleshoot and address common database performance bottlenecks.
  • Implement database caching and connection pooling.
  • Integrate database performance monitoring tools.
  • Understand how to handle large-scale database optimization.
  • Explore advanced database optimization techniques (e.g., query rewriting, parallel processing).
  • Apply real world use cases for database performance tuning.
  • Leverage database optimization tools and frameworks for efficient tuning.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Database Optimization

  • Fundamentals of database optimization and performance tuning.
  • Overview of query optimization, indexing, and server configuration.
  • Setting up a database performance tuning environment.
  • Introduction to database performance tools and metrics.
  • Best practices for database optimization.

Module 2: Query Optimization and Analysis

  • Mastering query optimization and execution plan analysis.
  • Utilizing query execution plans for performance diagnosis.
  • Implementing query rewriting and optimization techniques.
  • Designing and building efficient SQL queries.
  • Best practices for query optimization.

Module 3: Indexing and Partitioning

  • Utilizing indexing and partitioning techniques for performance improvement.
  • Implementing various index types and strategies.
  • Designing and building partitioned tables.
  • Optimizing indexing for specific query patterns.
  • Best practices for indexing.

Module 4: Server Configuration Tuning

  • Implementing database server configuration tuning.
  • Utilizing memory and disk I/O optimization.
  • Designing and building efficient server configurations.
  • Optimizing server parameters for performance.
  • Best practices for server tuning.

Module 5: Efficient Database Schemas

  • Designing and building efficient database schemas.
  • Utilizing normalization and denormalization techniques.
  • Implementing schema optimization for query performance.
  • Designing scalable database schemas.
  • Best practices for schema design.

Module 6: Workload-Specific Optimization

  • Optimizing database performance for specific application workloads.
  • Utilizing workload analysis and tuning.
  • Implementing performance tuning for OLTP and OLAP systems.
  • Designing workload-specific optimization strategies.
  • Best practices for workload tuning.

Module 7: Performance Bottleneck Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting and addressing common database performance bottlenecks.
  • Analyzing database logs and performance metrics.
  • Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
  • Resolving common performance issues.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Caching and Connection Pooling

  • Implementing database caching and connection pooling.
  • Utilizing caching mechanisms for data retrieval.
  • Designing and building connection pools.
  • Optimizing caching and pooling for performance.
  • Best practices for caching.

Module 9: Performance Monitoring Tools

  • Integrating database performance monitoring tools.
  • Utilizing monitoring tools for real-time performance analysis.
  • Designing and building performance dashboards.
  • Optimizing monitoring for proactive tuning.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 10: Large-Scale Database Optimization

  • Understanding how to handle large-scale database optimization.
  • Utilizing distributed database optimization.
  • Implementing parallel query processing.
  • Designing scalable optimization strategies.
  • Best practices for large scale optimization.

Module 11: Advanced Optimization Techniques

  • Exploring advanced database optimization techniques (query rewriting, parallel processing).
  • Utilizing query rewriting for performance improvement.
  • Implementing parallel processing for large queries.
  • Designing and building advanced optimization solutions.
  • Optimizing advanced techniques for specific applications.
  • Best practices for advanced techniques.

Module 12: Real-World Use Cases

  • Implementing database optimization for e-commerce applications.
  • Utilizing database tuning for financial transaction systems.
  • Implementing database performance improvement for analytics platforms.
  • Utilizing database optimization for high-traffic websites.
  • Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Optimization Tools Implementation

  • Utilizing database optimization tools and frameworks (SQL Profiler, Explain Plan).
  • Implementing performance tuning with specific tools.
  • Designing and building automated optimization scripts.
  • Optimizing tool usage for efficient tuning.
  • Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Performance Metrics and Reporting

  • Implementing performance metrics and reporting.
  • Utilizing database performance metrics.
  • Designing and building performance reports.
  • Optimizing reporting for actionable insights.
  • Best practices for reporting.

Module 15: Future Trends in Database Tuning

  • Emerging trends in database optimization and tuning.
  • Utilizing AI for automated database tuning.
  • Implementing database optimization in cloud-native environments.
  • Best practices for future applications.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
12/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
19/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
16/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/03/2026 - 13/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 $4500 Kigali
16/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
06/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3500 Mombasa
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
04/05/2026 - 15/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi
11/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 $5500 Dubai
18/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi