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SQL Server 2005: MCTS: Implementing a Database (3 day)

MS2779      Course duration (days): 3
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Also known as: M2779, MOC 2779

About this class

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with product knowledge and skills needed 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.

Who will the lesson benefit?

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

What delegates will learn

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, triggers, and XML schemas.
  • Implement views.
  • Implement stored procedures and functions.
  • Implement managed code in the database.
  • Use Service Broker to build a messaging-based solution.

What prerequisites are required

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.

Contents of this class

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 a Database

  • Creating a Database.
  • Creating Schemas.

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 data types.
  • Create 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.
  • Using the xml Data Type.

Lab 3: Working with XML

  • Mapping Relational Data and XML.
  • Storing XML Natively in the Database.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Retrieve XML with FOR XML.
  • Shred XML with OPENXML.
  • Use the xml data type.
  • Use the methods of 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

  • Planning Indexes.
  • Creating Indexes.
  • Optimizing Indexes.
  • Creating XML Indexes.

Lab 4: Creating Indexes

  • Creating Indexes.
  • Tuning Indexes.
  • Creating XML Indexes.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Plan indexes.
  • Create indexes.
  • Optimize indexes.
  • Create XML indexes.

Module 5: Implementing Data Integrity

This module explains how to implement constraints, triggers, and XML schemas.

Lessons

  • Data Integrity Overview.
  • Implementing Constraints.
  • Implementing Triggers.
  • Implementing XML Schemas.

Lab 5: Implementing Data Integrity

  • Creating Constraints.
  • Creating Triggers.
  • Implementing XML Schemas.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe types of data integrity and options for enforcing it.
  • Implement constraints.
  • Implement triggers.
  • Implement XML schemas.

Module 6: Implementing Views

This module explains how to create views.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Views.
  • Creating and Managing Views.
  • Optimizing Performance by Using Views.

Lab 6: Creating 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.
  • Design views for performance.

Module 7: Implementing Stored Procedures and Functions

This module explains how to create stored procedures and functions.

Lessons

  • Implementing Stored Procedures.
  • Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures.
  • Creating Functions.
  • Handling Errors.
  • Controlling Execution Context.

Lab 7: Creating Stored Procedures and Functions

  • Creating Stored Procedures.
  • Creating Functions.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Implement stored procedures.
  • Create parameterized stored procedures.
  • Handle errors in a stored procedure.
  • Implement Scalar Functions.
  • Create Table Valued Functions.
  • Control Execution Context.

Module 8: 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 8: 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 9: 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 9: Using Service Broker

  • 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.