Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

Target Audience
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. It is intended for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on SQL Server 2005 product features and technologies for implementing a database.NB. A previous version of this course was run over 3 days.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have the following pre-requisites: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.

Purpose
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.

Course outline

1. Creating Databases and Database Files
2. Creating Data Types and Tables
3. Using XML
4. Creating and Tuning Indexes
5. Implementing Data Integrity by Using Contraints
6. Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas
7. Implementing Views
8. Implementing Stored Procedures
9. Implementing Functions
10. Implementing Managed Code in the Database
11. Managing Transactions and Locks
12. Using Service Broker
13. Using Notification Services (Optional)

Module 1:Creating Databases and Database Files

• This module explains how to create databases, filegroups, schemas, and database snapshots.
• Creating Databases
• Creating Filegroups
• Creating Schemas
• Creating Database Snapshots
• Lab: Creating Databases and Database Files

• 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.
• Creating Data Types
• Creating Tables
• Creating Partitioned Tables
• Lab: Creating Data Types and Tables

• 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.
• Retrieving XML with FOR XML
• Shredding XML with OPENXML
• Introducing XQuery
• Using the xml Data Type
• Lab: Using XML

• 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.
• Planning Indexes
• Creating Indexes
• Optimizing Indexes
• Creating XML Indexes
• Lab: Creating and Tuning Indexes

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

Module 5:Implementing Data Integrity by Using Contraints

• This module explains how to implement constraints and provides an overview of data integrity.
• Data Integrity Overview
• Implementing Constraints
• Lab: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints

• 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.
• Implementing Triggers
• Implementing XML Schemas
• Lab: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas

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

• 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.
• Implementing Stored Procedures
• Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures
• Working With Execution Plans
• Handling Errors
• Lab: Implementing Stored Procedures

• Implement stored procedures.
  
• Create parameterized stored procedures.
  
• Work with execution plans.
  
• Handle errors in stored procedures.
  
• Send and receive Service Broker messages.
  

Module 9:Implementing Functions

• This module explains how to create functions. It also describes how to control the execution context.
• Creating and Using Functions
• Working with Functions
• Controlling Execution Context
• Lab: Implementing Functions

• 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.
• Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
• Importing and Configuring Assemblies
• Creating Managed Database Objects
• Lab: Implementing Managed Code in the Database

• 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.
• Overview of Transactions and Locks
• Managing Transactions
• Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture
• Managing Locks
• Lab: Managing Transactions and Locks

• 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.
• Service Broker Overview
• Creating Service Broker Objects
• Sending and Receiving Messages
• Lab: Using Service Broker (Optional)

• 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.
• Introduction to Notification Services
• Developing Notification Services Solutions

• Describe how Notification Services operates.
  
• Develop a Notification Services application.