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.
Target 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.
Pre-requisites:
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.
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
This module explains how to create databases, filegroups, schemas, and database snapshots.
Lessons
Creating Databases
Creating Filegroups
Creating Schemas
Creating Database Snapshots
Lab : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Implementing Stored Procedures
Creating Stored Procedures
Working With Execution Plans
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Using Service Broker (Optional)
Creating Service Broker Objects
Creating Service Broker Objects
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:
