6232 - Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database |
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| Course Code: | 6232 |
| Course Duration: | 5 days |
| Course Price: | 3400.00 |
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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 2008.
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Plan, create, and optimize indexes.
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Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 databases by using constraints.
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Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 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.
Module 1: Creating Databases and Database Files
The students will learn one of the most fundamental tasks that a database developer must perform, the creation of a database and its major components, such as creating databases, setting database options, creating filegroups, schemas and database snapshots.
Lessons
- Creating Databases
- Creating Filegroups
- Creating Schemas
- Creating Database Snapshots
Lab : Creating Databases and Database Files
- Creating a Database
- Creating Schemas
- Creating a Database Snapshot
- Create databases
- Create filegroups
- Create schemas
- Create database snapshots
Module 2: Creating Data Types and Tables
The students will learn about the system-supplied data types in SQL Server 2008. They will learn how to define custom Transact-SQL data types and how to create tables and how to use partitioned tables to organise data into multiple partitions.
Lessons
- Creating Data Types
- Creating Tables
- Creating Partitioned Tables
Lab : Creating Data Types and Tables
- Creating Data Types
- Using New Date and Time Data Types
- Creating Tables
- Creating Partitioned Tables
- Create new data types
- Create new tables
- Create partitioned tables
Module 3: Creating and Tuning Indexes
The students will learn how to plan, create, and optimize indexes to attain optimal performance benefits.
Lessons
- Planning Indexes
- Creating Indexes
- Optimising Indexes
Lab : Creating and Tuning Indexes
- Creating Indexes
- Optimising Indexes
- Plan indexes
- Create indexes
- Optimize indexes
Module 4: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints and Triggers
The students will learn about implementing data integrity in SQL Server 2008 by using constraints. They will also implement data integrity by using triggers.
Lessons
- Data Integrity Overview
- Implementing Constraints
- Implementing Triggers
Lab : Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints and Triggers
- Creating Constraints
- Disabling Constraints
- Creating Triggers
- Describe the options for enforcing data integrity in SQL Server 2008
- Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2008 databases by using constraints
- Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2008 databases by using triggers
Module 5: Using XML
The students will learn how to work with XML, including use of the FOR XML clause, the OPENXML function, XQuery expressions, and the xml native data type. They will learn the considerations to be taken into account when creating XML indexes and the syntax used to create the XML indexes. They will also learn what XML schemas and XML schema collections are as well as how to use them to implement typed XML data.
Lessons
- Using the XML Data Type
- Retrieving XML by Using FOR XML
- Shredding XML by Using OPENXML
- Introducing XQuery
- Creating XML Indexes
- Implementing XML Schemas
Lab : Using XML
- Mapping Relational Data and XML
- Storing XML Natively in the Database
- Using XQuery with XML Methods
- Creating XML Indexes
- Use the xml data type
- Retrieve XML by using the FOR XML clause
- Shred XML by using the OPENXML function
- Use XQuery expressions
- Create XML indexes
- Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2008 databases by using XML schemas.
Module 6: Implementing Views
The students will be introduced to the different types of views available in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 which provide a convenient way to access data through a predefined query.
Lessons
- Introduction to Views
- Creating and Managing Views
- Optimising Performance by Using Views
Lab : Implementing Views
- Creating Views
- Creating Indexed Views
- Creating Partitioned Views
- Describe the purpose of views
- Create and manage views
- Explain how to optimise query performance by using views
Module 7: Implementing Stored Procedures
The students will learn the design and implementation of stored procedures to enforce business rules or data consistency, or to modify and maintain existing stored procedures written by other developers.
Lessons
- Using Stored Procedures
- Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures
- Working With Execution Plans
- Handling Exceptions
Lab : Implementing Stored Procedures
- Creating Stored Procedures
- Working with Execution Plans
- Implement stored procedures
- Create parameterized stored procedures
- Work with execution plans
- Handle errors in stored procedures
Module 8: Implementing Functions
The students will learn the design and implementation of user-defined functions that enforce business rules or data consistency, or to modify and maintain existing functions written by other developers.
Lessons
- Introducing Functions
- Working with Functions
- Controlling Execution Context
Lab : Implementing Functions
- Creating Functions
- Controlling Execution Context
- Create and use functions
- Work with functions
- Control execution context
Module 9: Implementing Managed Code in the Database
The students will learn to use managed code to implement database objects, such as stored procedures, user-defined data types, user-defined functions and triggers.
Lessons
- Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
- Importing and Configuring Assemblies
- Creating Managed Database Objects
Lab : Implementing Managed Code in the Database
- Importing an Assembly
- Creating Managed Database Objects
- Identify appropriate scenarios for managed code in the database
- Import and configure assemblies
- Create managed database objects
Module 10: Managing Transactions and Locks
The students will learn to use transactions and SQL Server locking mechanisms to meet the performance and data integrity requirements of their applications.
Lessons
- Overview of Transactions and Locks
- Managing Transactions
- Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture
- Managing Locks
Lab : Managing Transactions and Locks
- Using Transactions
- Managing Locks
- Describe how SQL Server 2008 transactions use locks
- Execute and cancel a transaction
- Describe concurrency issues and SQL Server 2008 locking mechanisms
- Manage locks
Module 11: Using Service Broker
The students will learn to use Service Broker to create secure, reliable, and scalable applications.
Lessons
- Service Broker Overview
- Creating Service Broker Objects
- Sending and Receiving Messages
Lab : Using Service Broker
- Creating Service Broker Objects
- Implementing the Initiating Service
- Implementing the Target Service
- Describe Service Broker functionality and architecture
- Create Service Broker objects
- Send and receive Service Broker messages
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.