Short course

Advanced Database Design and Administration

In today’s data-driven world, effective database design and strong administration are essential for managing the large amounts of daily information that businesses depend on. The Advanced Database Design and Administration training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to address complex database challenges. This course explores advanced concepts, including performance optimization, high availability, scalability, and security, to assist professionals in building and maintaining databases that meet the demands of modern applications. Whether working with relational databases, NoSQL solutions, or hybrid cloud systems, participants will gain insights into best practices and innovative techniques.

Throughout the course, learners will engage with practical examples, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, allowing them to apply advanced database principles in their roles immediately. From optimizing queries and designing scalable architectures to implementing secure backup and recovery strategies, this course ensures that participants can confidently tackle advanced database scenarios. Ideal for database administrators, developers, and IT professionals aiming to deepen their expertise, this training is an essential step toward mastering the intricacies of database management in today’s rapidly changing tech landscape.

Advanced Database Concepts

  • Introduction to database fundamentals
  • Evolution of database technologies
  • Overview of relational and non-relational databases
  • Key differences in SQL vs. NoSQL databases

Advanced Database Design

  • Conceptual, logical, and physical modeling
  • Normalization and denormalization strategies
  • Advanced ERD techniques and notation
  • Indexing strategies
  • Partitioning and sharding
  • Data distribution techniques

Query Performance Optimization

  • Execution plans and query optimization
  • Common pitfalls in SQL queries
  • Choosing appropriate index types
  • Managing and maintaining indexes
  • Performance considerations
  • Best practices for stored logic

Database Administration Essentials

  • Advanced backup strategies
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • User roles and permissions
  • Data encryption and masking
  • Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations
  • Database health checks
  • Automated maintenance scripts

High Availability and Scalability

  • Implementing failover clusters
  • Synchronous vs. asynchronous replication
  • Vertical and horizontal scaling
  • Load balancing strategies
  • Migration strategies to cloud environments

Payments

All payments should be made through Control Numbers.Register, then we will send an invoice with a Control Number to you.

Who should attend this course?

  • Database Administrator, Data engineers, and IT professional
  • Anyone who is interested in Database design and administration

Prerequisites

  • Come with your Laptop computer with minimum of 100GB HD free space and 8GB RAM
  • Should know how to use your computer
  • Should be familiar with basic database syntax
Event Date & Details
17 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025
Seashells Millennium Hotel, Dar Es Salaam
TZS 1,950,000
oscar.mashauri@udsm.ac.tz
0715677873

Frequently Asked Questions

Centre for Virtual Learning (CVL) offers students a full range of learning opportunities powered by the latest online technologies available. We are committed to setting very high standards for distance learning and know that the student-teacher interaction is key to student success.

Applications are now open to qualified candidates from Tanzania, the Eastern and Southern African region and beyond, who wish to pursue Undergraduate Degree and Non-Degree Programmes at the University of Dar es Salaam for the academic year 2022/2023.

Centre for Virtual Learning (CVL) offers students a full range of learning opportunities powered by the latest online technologies available. We are committed to setting very high standards for distance learning and know that the student-teacher interaction is key to student success.

Applications are now open to qualified candidates from Tanzania, the Eastern and Southern African region and beyond, who wish to pursue Undergraduate Degree and Non-Degree Programmes at the University of Dar es Salaam for the academic year 2022/2023.

Centre for Virtual Learning (CVL) offers students a full range of learning opportunities powered by the latest online technologies available. We are committed to setting very high standards for distance learning and know that the student-teacher interaction is key to student success.

Applications are now open to qualified candidates from Tanzania, the Eastern and Southern African region and beyond, who wish to pursue Undergraduate Degree and Non-Degree Programmes at the University of Dar es Salaam for the academic year 2022/2023.