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
- (Level 200) Creating a Database
- (Level 200) Creating Schemas
- (Level 300) 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
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 organize data into multiple partitions.
Lessons
- Creating Data Types
- Creating Tables
- Creating Partitioned Tables
Lab : Creating Data Types and Tables
- (Level 200): Creating Data Types
- (Level 200): Using New Date and Time Data Types
- (Level 200): Creating Tables
- (Level 300) Creating Partitioned Tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- 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
- Optimizing Indexes
Lab : Creating and Tuning Indexes
- (Level 200) Creating Indexes
- (Level 300) Tuning Indexes
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- 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
- (Level 200) Creating Constraints
- (Level 200) Disabling Constraints
- (Level 300) Creating Triggers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- 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
- (Level 200) Mapping Relational Data and XML
- (Level 200) Storing XML Natively in the Database
- (Level 300) Using XQuery with XML Methods
- (Level 200) Create XML Indexes
- (Level 300) Implementing XML Schemas
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- 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
- Optimizing Performance by Using Views
Lab : Implementing Views
- (Level 200) Creating Views
- (Level 200) Creating Indexed Views
- (Level 200) Creating Partitioned Views
After completing this module, students will be able to: 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.