Implementing SQL Server 2005

Training Provided by Save On Training This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2005 product features and tools related to implementing a database.

Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on SQL Server 2005 product features and technologies for implementing a database.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Create databases and database files.
Create data types and tables.
Use XML-related features in Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
Plan, create, and optimize indexes.
Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases by using constraints.
Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 by using triggers.
Implement stored procedures.
Implement functions.
Implement managed code in the database.
Manage transactions and locks.
Use Service Broker to build a messaging-based solution.
Use Notification Services to generate and send notifications.
Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.
Working knowledge of relational databases.
Some experience with database design.

Implementing SQL Server 2005 Module 1: Creating Databases and Database Files
This module explains how to create databases, filegroups, schemas, and database snapshots.

Lessons

Creating Databases
Creating Filegroups
Creating Schemas
Creating Database Snapshots
Lab 1: Creating Databases and Database Files

Creating a Database
Creating Schemas
Creating a Database Snapshot
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create databases.
Create filegroups.
Create schemas.
Create database snapshots.
Module 2: Creating Data Types and Tables

This module explains how to create data types and tables. It also describes how to create partitioned tables.

Lessons

Creating Data Types
Creating Tables
Creating Partitioned Tables
Lab 2: Creating Data Types and Tables

Creating Data Types
Creating Tables
Creating Partitioned Tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create new data types.
Create new tables.
Create partitioned tables.
Module 3: Using XML

This module explains how to use the FOR XML clause and the OPENXML function. It also describes how to use the xml data type and its methods.

Lessons

Retrieving XML by Using FOR XML
Shredding XML by Using OPENXML
Introducing XQuery
Using the xml Data Type
Lab 3: Using XML

Mapping Relational Data and XML
Storing XML Natively in the Database
Using XQuery with xml Methods
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Retrieve XML by using the FOR XML clause.
Shred XML by using the OPENXML function.
Use XQuery expressions.
Use the xml data type.
Module 4: Creating and Tuning Indexes

This module explains how to plan, create, and optimize indexes. It also describes how to create XML indexes.

Lessons

Planning Indexes
Creating Indexes
Optimizing Indexes
Creating XML Indexes
Lab 4: Creating and Tuning Indexes

Creating Indexes
Tuning Indexes
Creating XML Indexes
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Plan indexes.
Create indexes.
Optimize indexes.
Create XML indexes.
Module 5: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints

This module explains how to implement constraints and provides an overview of data integrity.

Lessons

Data Integrity Overview
Implementing Constraints
Lab 5: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints

Creating Constraints
Disabling Constraints
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the options for enforcing data integrity in SQL Server 2005.
Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using constraints.
Module 6: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas

This module explains how to implement triggers and XML schemas.

Lessons

Implementing Triggers
Implementing XML Schemas
Lab 6: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas

Creating Triggers
Implementing XML Schemas
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using triggers.
Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using XML schemas.
Module 7: Implementing Views

This module explains how to create views.

Lessons

Introduction to Views
Creating and Managing Views
Optimizing Performance by Using Views
Lab 7: Implementing Views

Creating Views
Creating Indexed Views
Creating Partitioned Views
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of views.
Create and manage views.
Explain how to optimize query performance by using views.
Module 8: Implementing Stored Procedures

This module explains how to create stored procedures and functions. It also describes execution plans, plan caching, and query compilation.

Lessons

Implementing Stored Procedures
Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures
Working With Execution Plans
Handling Errors
Lab 8: Implementing Stored Procedures

Creating Stored Procedures
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After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement stored procedures.
Create parameterized stored procedures.
Work with execution plans.
Handle errors in stored procedures.
Module 9: Implementing Functions

This module explains how to create functions. It also describes how to control the execution context.

Lessons

Creating and Using Functions
Working with Functions
Controlling Execution Context
Lab 9: Implementing Functions

Creating Functions
Controlling Execution Context
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create and use functions.
Work with functions.
Control execution context.
Module 10: Implementing Managed Code in the Database

This module explains how to implement managed database objects.

Lessons

Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
Importing and Configuring Assemblies
Creating Managed Database Objects
Lab 10: Implementing Managed Code in the Database

Importing an Assembly
Creating Managed Database Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify appropriate scenarios for managed code in the database.
Import and configure assemblies.
Create managed database objects.
Module 11: Managing Transactions and Locks

This module explains how to use transactions and the SQL Server locking mechanisms to meet the performance and data integrity requirements of your applications.

Lessons

Overview of Transactions and Locks
Managing Transactions
Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture
Managing Locks
Lab 11: Managing Transactions and Locks

Using Transactions
Managing Locks
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how SQL Server 2005 transactions use locks.
Execute and cancel a transaction.
Describe concurrency issues and SQL Server 2005 locking mechanisms.
Manage locks.
Module 12: Using Service Broker

This module explains how to build a messaging-based solution with Service Broker.

Lessons

Service Broker Overview
Creating Service Broker Objects
Sending and Receiving Messages
Lab 12: Using Service Broker (Optional)

Creating Service Broker Objects
Implementing the Initiating Service
Implementing the Target Service
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Service Broker functionality and architecture.
Create Service Broker objects.
Send and receive Service Broker messages.
Module 13: Using Notification Services (Optional)

This module explains how to develop applications that generate and send timely messages to subscribers.

Lessons

Introduction to Notification Services
Developing Notification Services Solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how Notification Services operates.
Develop a Notification Services application.

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