MCTS SQL Server Course Fee £790Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server Database
This instructor-led course provides students with product knowledge and skills needed to implement a Microsoft SQL Server database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server product features and tools related to implementing a database.
Course OutlineModule 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. Workshop 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 TablesThis 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. Workshop 2: Creating Data Types and Tables
Creating Data Types.
Creating Tables.
Creating Partitioned Tables.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and drop user-defined data types.
Create data types.
Create tables.
Create partitioned tables. Module 3: Using XMLThis 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.
Using the xml Data Type. Workshop 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 IndexesThis 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. Workshop 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 IntegrityThis module explains how to implement constraints, triggers, and XML schemas.
Data Integrity Overview.
Implementing Constraints.
Implementing Triggers.
Implementing XML Schemas. Workshop 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 them.
Implement constraints.
Implement triggers.
Implement XML schemas. Module 6: Creating ViewsThis module explains how to create views.
Introduction to Views.
Creating and Managing Views.
Optimizing Performance with Views. Workshop 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 views.
Design views for performance. Module 7: Creating Stored Procedures and FunctionsThis module explains how to create stored procedures and functions.
Implementing Stored Procedures.
Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures.
Creating Functions.
Handling Errors.
Controlling Execution Context. Workshop 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 DatabaseThis module explains how to implement managed database objects.
Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime.
Importing and Configuring Assemblies.
Creating Managed Database Objects. Workshop 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 BrokerThis module explains how to build a messaging-based solution with Service Broker.
Service Broker Overview.
Creating Service Broker Objects.
Sending and Receiving Messages. Workshop 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. Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server DatabaseThis instructor-led hands-on course provides students with product knowledge and skills needed to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server product features and tools related to maintaining a database.
Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL.
Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server Database. Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server
Module 2: Managing Databases and Files
Module 3: Disaster Recovery
Module 4: Managing Security
Module 5: Monitoring SQL Server
Module 6: Transferring Data
Module 7: Automating Administrative Tasks
Module 8: Maintaining High Availability
Module 9: Introduction to Replication 
