Five days

Performance Based Objectives

The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2005 product features and tools related to implementing a database. 

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

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

• 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 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database. 

Course Content

Creating Databases and Database Files

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

• 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

Creating Data Types and Tables

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

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

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.

• 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 

Creating and Tuning Indexes

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

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

Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints

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

• Data Integrity Overview
• Implementing Constraints
• Lab 5: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints
  • Creating Constraints
  • Disabling Constraints

Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas

This module explains how to implement triggers and XML schemas.

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

 Implementing Views

This module explains how to create views.

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

Implementing Stored Procedures

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

• 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
     

Implementing Functions

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

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

Implementing Managed Code in the Database

This module explains how to implement managed database objects.

• Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
• mporting and Configuring Assemblies
• Creating Managed Database Objects
• Implementing Managed Code in the Database
• Importing an Assembly
• Creating Managed Database Objects

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.

• Overview of Transactions and Locks
• Managing Transactions
• Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture
• Managing Locks
• Managing Transactions and Locks
• Using Transactions
• Managing Locks 

Using Service Broker

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

• Service Broker Overview
• Creating Service Broker Objects
• Sending and Receiving Messages
• Using Service Broker (Optional)
• Creating Service Broker Objects
• Implementing the Initiating Service
• Implementing the Target Service 

Using Notification Services (Optional)

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

• Introduction to Notification Services
• Developing Notification Services Solutions

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