Course: MS2779 Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

This five-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.

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

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Create databases and database files.
Create data types and tables.
Use XML in SQL Server 2005.
Create and tune indexes.
Implement data integrity.
Create views.
Create stored procedures and functions.
Implement managed code in the database.
Use Service Broker to build a messaging-based solution. 

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 Transact-SQL.

Course Materials   
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for 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.

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.

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 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 with FOR XML.
Shredding XML with OPENXML.
Using the xml Data Type.

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.

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.

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 Views

This module explains how to create views.

Lessons

Introduction to Views.
Creating and Managing Views.
Optimizing Performance with 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 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.

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.

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.

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.