Course 2779B: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

Location: Entre Technology Services, LLC  1501 N. 14th St. West, Suite 1511

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Course Specifications

Course Length:  5 days, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location:  Entré Technology Services, LLC,1501 N. 14th St. West, Suite 1511

Introduction

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

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 views.

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.

In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:

Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL.

Course Outline

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Working With Execution Plans

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

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

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

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

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