Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Course
Course Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2008 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 2008.
- Plan, create, and optimize indexes.
- Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 databases by using constraints.
- Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 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.
Course 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
Topics covered on the 5 day Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database course
Creating Databases and Database Files
- Creating Databases
- Creating Filegroups
- Creating Schemas
- Creating Database Snapshots
Creating Data Types and Tables
- Creating Data Types
- Creating Tables
- Creating Partitioned Tables
Creating and Tuning Indexes
- Planning Indexes
- Creating Indexes
- Optimizing Indexes
Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints and Triggers
- Data Integrity Overview
- Implementing Constraints
- Implementing Triggers
Using XML
- Using the XML Data Type
- Retrieving XML by Using FOR XML
- Shredding XML by Using OPENXML
- Creating XML Indexes
- Implementing XML Schemas
Implementing Views
- Introduction to Views
- Creating and Managing Views
- Optimizing Performance by Using Views
Implementing Stored Procedures
- Implementing Stored Procedures
- Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures
- Working With Execution Plans
- Handling Errors
Implementing Functions
- Creating and Using Functions
- Working with Functions
- Controlling Execution Context
Implementing Managed Code in the Database
- Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
- Importing and Configuring Assemblies
- Creating Managed Database Objects
Managing Transactions and Locks
- Overview of Transactions and Locks
- Managing Transactions
- Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture
- Managing Locks
Using Service Broker
- Service Broker Overview
- Service Broker Objects
- Sending and Receiving Messages
Course Classification:
Technical Training Course
This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.
Scheduled course dates
| March 2010 | April 2010 | May 2010 | June 2010 | July 2010 |
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If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite SQL Server 2008 Training and bespoke SQL Server 2008 courses