Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

 

 

 

Course 2779: 5 Days; Instructor-led

 

Introduction

 

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 wanting 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:

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Create databases and database files.

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Create data types and tables.

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Use XML-related features in Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

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Plan, create, and optimize indexes.

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Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases by using constraints.

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Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 by using triggers.

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Implement views.

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Implement stored procedures.

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Implement functions.

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Implement managed code in the database.

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Manage transactions and locks.

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Use Service Broker to build a messaging-based solution.

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Use Notification Services to generate and send notifications.

 

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

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Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.

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Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.

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Working knowledge of relational databases.

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Some experience with database design.

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

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

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Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database.

 

Course Outline

Module 1: Creating Databases and Database Files

This module explains how to create databases, filegroups, schemas, and database snapshots.

Lessons

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Creating Databases

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Creating Filegroups

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Creating Schemas

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Creating Database Snapshots

Lab 1: Creating Databases and Database Files

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Creating a Database

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Creating Schemas

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Creating a Database Snapshot

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Create databases.

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Create filegroups.

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Create schemas.

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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

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Creating Data Types

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Creating Tables

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Creating Partitioned Tables

Lab 2: Creating Data Types and Tables

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Creating Data Types

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Creating Tables

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Creating Partitioned Tables

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Create new data types.

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Create new tables.

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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

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Retrieving XML by Using FOR XML

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Shredding XML by Using OPENXML

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Introducing XQuery

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Using the xml Data Type

Lab 3: Using XML

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Mapping Relational Data and XML

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Storing XML Natively in the Database

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Using XQuery with xml Methods

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Retrieve XML by using the FOR XML clause.

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Shred XML by using the OPENXML function.

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Use XQuery expressions.

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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

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Planning Indexes

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Creating Indexes

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Optimizing Indexes

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Creating XML Indexes

Lab 4: Creating and Tuning Indexes

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Creating Indexes

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Tuning Indexes

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Creating XML Indexes

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Plan indexes.

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Create indexes.

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Optimize indexes.

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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

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Data Integrity Overview

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Implementing Constraints

Lab 5: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints

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Creating Constraints

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Disabling Constraints

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Describe the options for enforcing data integrity in SQL Server 2005.

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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

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Implementing Triggers

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Implementing XML Schemas

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

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Creating Triggers

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Implementing XML Schemas

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using triggers.

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Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using XML schemas.

Module 7: Implementing Views

This module explains how to create views.

Lessons

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Introduction to Views

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Creating and Managing Views

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Optimizing Performance by Using Views

Lab 7: Implementing Views

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Creating Views

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Creating Indexed Views

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Creating Partitioned Views

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Describe the purpose of views.

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Create and manage views.

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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

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Implementing Stored Procedures

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Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures

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Working With Execution Plans

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Handling Errors

Lab 8: Implementing Stored Procedures

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Creating Stored Procedures

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Working With Execution Plans

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Implement stored procedures.

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Create parameterized stored procedures.

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Work with execution plans.

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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

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Creating and Using Functions

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Working with Functions

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Controlling Execution Context

Lab 9: Implementing Functions

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Creating Functions

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Controlling Execution Context

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Create and use functions.

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Work with functions.

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Control execution context.

Module 10: Implementing Managed Code in the Database

This module explains how to implement managed database objects.

Lessons

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Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime

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Importing and Configuring Assemblies

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Creating Managed Database Objects

Lab 10: Implementing Managed Code in the Database

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Importing an Assembly

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Creating Managed Database Objects

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Identify appropriate scenarios for managed code in the database.

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Import and configure assemblies.

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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

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Overview of Transactions and Locks

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Managing Transactions

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Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture

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Managing Locks

Lab 11: Managing Transactions and Locks

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Using Transactions

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Managing Locks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Describe how SQL Server 2005 transactions use locks.

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Execute and cancel a transaction.

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Describe concurrency issues and SQL Server 2005 locking mechanisms.

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Manage locks.

Module 12: Using Service Broker

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

Lessons

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Service Broker Overview

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Creating Service Broker Objects

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Sending and Receiving Messages

Lab 12: Using Service Broker (Optional)

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Creating Service Broker Objects

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Implementing the Initiating Service

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Implementing the Target Service

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Describe Service Broker functionality and architecture.

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Create Service Broker objects.

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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

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Introduction to Notification Services

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Developing Notification Services Solutions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Describe how Notification Services operates.

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Develop a Notification Services application.