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SQL Server Performance Tuning: Testing & Dev Practical Guide (Udemy.com)

Practical Guide to Diagnosing, Measuring and Tuning SQL Server: Tips for Testing and Optimizing Database Performance

Created by: Oss Al Maraaghi

Last updated December 2024

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What you will learn

  • Utilize SQL Server monitoring tools and techniques to proactively track performance metrics and isolate bottlenecks during testing.
  • Develop and implement database performance testing plans to ensure SQL-based applications remain scalable, efficient, and responsive under varying workloads.
  • Analyze query performance and execution plans to assess their impact on SQL Server performance, and apply optimizations to improve testing outcomes.
  • Leverage effective data structures in .NET applications to streamline data handling and achieve performance objectives during high-demand testing.
  • Refactor and fine-tune SQL queries to ensure they meet stringent performance benchmarks and respond effectively to real-world loads.
  • Design and execute targeted performance tests to measure query responsiveness and validate the scalability and reliability of SQL-driven applications.

How it compares

Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in SQL on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 48% of them
  • Reviews35#383 of 389 by number of reviews
  • Length1.2 hoursshorter than 95% of them
  • Last updatedDecember 2024more recently than 61% of them

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Course Description

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of SQL Server performance? This hands-on course, designed for testers and developers, delves into diagnosing, measuring, and optimizing SQL Server performance to ensure efficient, robust applications. You’ll learn practical techniques to detect bottlenecks, optimize queries, improve indexing, and streamline code to handle larger datasets and higher loads.


Throughout this course, you’ll work with real-world case studies that highlight common performance issues, such as inefficient data structures, excessive server round-trips, and poor indexing strategies. Core topics include indexing, execution plans, data access optimization, and efficient query structures. With practical examples, you’ll see how to apply best practices in different scenarios and avoid performance traps. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools for measuring performance, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing resources, and improving the user experience, along with skills to analyze execution plans and diagnose costly queries.


By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to identify and resolve performance issues with effective troubleshooting and tuning tools. You’ll not only enhance database speed but also minimize resource consumption, reducing costs and improving application responsiveness.


Whether you’re a tester aiming to spot performance problems or a developer eager to fine-tune database interactions, this course will provide you with actionable insights and hands-on skills you can immediately apply to real projects.

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Instructor Details

Oss Al Maraaghi

With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I bring a wealth of real-world insights into my courses, having worked with Fortune 100 companies across sectors like Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and e-commerce.

As a technical instructor, I’m passionate about making complex topics accessible, especially in areas like MS SQL Server optimization and scalable .NET application design. My approach combines deep technical skills with a focus on practical, immediately applicable solutions, ensuring learners gain both knowledge and confidence.

Join me as I share strategies and best practices from a career spent optimizing performance and leading successful projects globally.

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Reviews

4.5

35 ratings on Udemy

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By Moaaz Mostafa Elsayedelbadawy Ahmed on 1/17/2025

It was a very useful course, although it was not in-depth. I applied some of the techniques mentioned in my work, and I will apply the rest in the future. I will delve into topics that are worth learning further

By Curtis Bragdon on 12/24/2024

It is an excellent course for diving into performance tuning from different aspects of coding. Students should use it to guide them towards a deeper dive in particular tuning areas. Use it as a guide.

By Remy Brecht on 11/21/2024

Very informative!

By Muhammad Abdelnour on 11/20/2024

I have acquired numerous new techniques and tools for measuring SQL performance and establishing a baseline for comparison after applying the optimization strategies taught in the course

By Ahmed Saleh on 11/18/2024

This course is excellent for anyone looking to enhance the performance of SQL Server databases. The content is clear and straight to the point, and the instructors have deep knowledge of the subject, explaining it in a practical and smooth way. I really liked their focus on real-world needs, such as performance tuning and measurement. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting to upgrade their skills!

By Kennedy Juma Masinde on 11/13/2024

I've got insight's on why Performance testing is important

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Overall Score : 90 / 100