Module 1: Creating Databases and Database Files
This module explains how to create databases, filegroups, schemas, and database snapshots.
Lessons
Lab : 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
Lab : 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
Lab : 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 optimize indexes. It also describes how to create XML indexes.
Lessons
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Planning Indexes
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Creating Indexes
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Optimizing Indexes
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Creating XML Indexes
Lab : Creating and Tuning 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 by Using Constraints
This module explains how to implement constraints and provides an overview of data integrity.
Lessons
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Data Integrity Overview
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Implementing Constraints
Lab : 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
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Implementing Triggers
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Implementing XML Schemas
Lab : 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
Lab : 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 optimize 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
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Implementing Stored Procedures
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Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures
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Working With Execution Plans
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Handling Errors
Lab : 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
Lab : 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
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Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
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Importing and Configuring Assemblies
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Creating Managed Database Objects
Lab : 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
Lab : 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
Lab : Using Service Broker (Optional)
- Creating Service Broker Objects
- Creating Service Broker Objects
- 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how Notification Services operates.
- Develop a Notification Services application.
