2779 - Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

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.

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

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

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 2: 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 3: 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 optimise indexes. It also describes how to create XML indexes.

Lessons
• Planning Indexes
• Creating Indexes
• Optimising Indexes
• Creating XML Indexes

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

After completing this module students will be able to:
• Plan indexes
• Create indexes
• Optimise 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 5: 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 6: 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
• Optimising Performance by Using Views

Lab 7: 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 optimise 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Using Service Broker (Optional)
• Creating Service Broker Objects
• Implementing the Initiating Service
• 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:
• Describe how Notification Services operates
• Develop a Notification Services application

This 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 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL
• Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database