mcts sql server 2008 db dev

Vendor Development Programme

Prepared by: PSSB-May 2012

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development

Total Number of Days: 15 Days

Module 1: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development

Course Code: 6231 - Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database Duration: 5 Days


Course Code: 6232 - Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database

Duration: 5 days


Course Code: 2778 - Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL Duration: 3 days

Exam Prep: 1 Day; Exam Day: 1 Day Exam Code: 70-433(TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development)



Courses Title Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database

Courses Code 6231

Durations 5 Days

Prerequisites

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.

Completed Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL

About this Course This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2008 R2 product features and tools related to maintaining a database.

Audience Profile The primary audience for this course is individuals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases. This course can also be helpful for individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases.

At Course Completion After completing this course, students will be able to:

Explain SQL Server 2008 R2 architecture, resources requirements and perform pre-checks of I/O subsystems

Plan, install and configure SQL Server 2008 R2

Backup and restore databases

Import and export wizards and explain how they relate to SSIS

Use BCP and BULK INSERT to import data

Manage security

Assign, configure fixed database roles and create and assign user defined database roles

Configure and assign permissions

Implement SQL Server 2008 R2 Audits

Manage SQL Server 2008 R2 Agent and Jobs

Configure database mails, alerts and notifications

Maintain databases

Configure SQL Profiler Traces and Use the Database Tuning Advisor

Monitor data by using Dynamic Management Views

Execute multi-server queries and configure a central management server

Deploy a data-tier-application

Troubleshoot common issues

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset This module introduces you to the entire SQL Server platform and its major tools. This module also covers editions, versions, basics of network listeners, and concepts of services and service accounts.

Lessons

Introduction to SQL Server Platform



Working with SQL Server Tools

Configuring SQL Server Services

Lab: Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2 and its Toolset

Verify SQL Server Component Installation

Alter Service Accounts for New Instance

Enable Named Pipes Protocol for Both Instances

Create Aliases for AdventureWorks and Proseware

Ensure SQL Browser is Disabled and Configure a Fixed TCP/IP Port

Describe the SQL Server Platform

Work with SQL Server Tools

Configure SQL Server Services

Module 2: Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2 This module covers planning for an installation related to SQL Server I/O requirements, 32 bit vs 64 bit, memory configuration options and I/O subsystem pre-installation checks using SQLIOSim and SQLIO.

Lessons

Overview of SQL Server 2008 R2 Architecture

Planning Server Resource Requirements

Pre-installation Testing for SQL Server 2008 R2

Lab: Preparing Systems for SQL Server 2008 R2

Adjust memory configuration

Perform Pre-installation Stress Testing

Check Specific I/O Operations

Describe the SQL Server architecture

Plan for server resource requirements

Conduct pre-installation stress testing for SQL Server

Module 3: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2 This module details installing and configuring SQL Server 2008 R2.

Lessons

Preparing to Install SQL Server 2008 R2

Installing SQL Server 2008 R2

Upgrading and Automating Installation

Lab: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2

Review installation requirements

Install the SQL Server instance

Perform Post-installation Setup and Checks

Configure Server Memory

Prepare to install SQL Server

Install SQL Server

Upgrade and automate the installation of SQL Server



Module 4: Working with Databases This module describes the system databases, the physical structure of databases and the most common configuration options related to them.

Lessons

Overview of SQL Server Databases

Working with Files and Filegroups

Moving Database Files

Lab: Working with Databases

Adjust tempdb configuration

Create the RateTracking database

Attach the OldProspects database

Add multiple files to tempdb

Describe the role and structure of SQL Server databases

Work with files and filegroups

Move database files within servers and between servers

Module 5: Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models This module describes the concept of the transaction log and SQL Server recovery models. It introduces the different backup strategies available with SQL Server 2008 R2.

Lessons

Backup Strategies

Understanding SQL Server Transaction Logging

Planning a SQL Server Backup Strategy

Lab: Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Recovery Models

Plan a backup strategy

Configure recovery models

Review recovery models and strategy

Describe the critical concepts surrounding backup strategies

Explain the transaction logging capabilities within the SQL Server database engine

Plan a SQL Server backup strategy

Module 6: Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases This module describes SQL Server 2008 R2 Backup and the backup types.

Lessons

Backing up Databases and Transaction Logs

Managing Database Backups

Working with Backup Options

Lab: Backup of SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

Investigate backup compression

Transaction log backup

Differential backup

Copy only backup

Partial backup

Back up databases and transaction logs

Manage database backups



Work with more advanced backup options

Module 7: Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases This module describes the restoration of databases

Lessons

Understanding the Restore Process

Restoring Databases

Working with Point-in-time Recovery

Restoring System Databases and Individual Files

Lab: Restoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Databases

Determine a restore strategy

Restore the database

Using STANDBY mode

Understand the restore process

Restore databases

Work with Point-in-time Recovery

Restore system databases and individual files

Module 8: Importing and Exporting Data This module covers the use of the import/export wizards and explains how they relate to SSIS. Also introduces BCP.

Lessons

Transferring Data To/From SQL Server 2008 R2

Importing & Exporting Table Data

Inserting Data in Bulk

Lab: Importing and Exporting Data

Import the Excel spreadsheet

Import the CSV file

Create and test an extraction package

Compare loading performance

Transfer data to and from SQL Server

Import and export table data

Insert data in bulk and optimize the bulk insert process

Module 9: Authenticating and Authorizing Users This module covers SQL Server 2008 R2 security models, logins and users.

Lessons Authenticating Connections to SQL Server Authorizing Logins to Access Databases Authorization Across Servers

Lab: Authenticating and Authorizing Users Create Logins Correct an Application Login Issue Create Database Users Correct Access to Restored Database



Describe how SQL Server authenticates connections Describe how logins are authorized to access databases Explain the requirements for authorization across servers

Module 10: Assigning Server and Database Roles This module covers fixed server roles, fixed database roles and user-defined database roles.

Lessons Working with Server Roles Working with Fixed Database Roles Creating User-defined Database Roles

Lab: Assigning Server and Database Roles Assign Server Roles Assign Fixed Database Roles Create and Assign User-defined Database Roles Check Role Assignments Work with server roles Work with fixed database roles Create user-defined database roles

Module 11: Authorizing Users to Access Resources This module covers permissions and the assignment of permissions.

Lessons Authorizing User Access to Objects Authorizing Users to Execute Code Configuring Permissions at the Schema Level

Lab: Authorizing Users to Access Resources Assign Schema-level Permissions Assign Object-level Permissions Test Permissions Authorize user access to objects Authorize users to execute code Configure permissions at the schema level

Module 12: Auditing SQL Server Environments This module covers SQL Server Audit.

Lessons Options for Auditing Data Access in SQL Server Implementing SQL Server Audit Managing SQL Server Audit

Lab: Auditing SQL Server Environments Determine audit configuration and create auditCreate server audit specificationsCreate

database audit specificationsTest audit functionality Describe the options for auditing data access in SQL Server Implement SQL Server Audit Manage SQL Server Audit



Module 13: Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management This module covers SQL Server Agent, jobs and job history.

Lessons Automating SQL Server Management Working with SQL Server Agent Managing SQL Server Agent Jobs

Lab: Automating SQL Server 2008 R2 Management Create a Data Extraction Job Schedule the Data Extraction Job Troubleshoot a Failing Job Automate SQL Server Management Work with SQL Server Agent Manage SQL Server Agent jobs

Module 14: Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent This module covers SQL Server agent security, proxy accounts and credentials.

Lessons Understanding SQL Server Agent Security Configuring Credentials Configuring Proxy Accounts

Lab: Configuring Security for SQL Server Agent Troubleshoot job execution failure Resolve the security issue Perform further troubleshooting Explain SQL Server Agent security Configure credentials Configure Proxy accounts

Module 15: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 with Alerts and Notifications This module covers the configuration of database mail, alerts and notifications.

Lessons Configuration of Database Mail Monitoring SQL Server Errors Configuring Operators, Alerts and Notifications

Lab: Monitoring SQL Agent Jobs with Alerts and Notifications Configure Database Mail Implement Notifications Implement Alerts Configure database mail Monitor SQL Server errors Configure operators, alerts and notifications

Module 16: Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance This module covers database maintenance plans.



Lessons Ensuring Database Integrity Maintaining Indexes Automating Routine Database Maintenance

Lab: Ongoing Database Maintenance Check database integrity using DBCC CHECKDB Correct index fragmentation Create a database maintenance plan Investigate table lock performance Ensure database integrity Maintain indexes Automate routine database maintenance

Module 17: Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2 This module covers SQL Profiler and SQL Trace stored procedures.

Lessons Capturing Activity using SQL Server Profiler Improving Performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor Working with Tracing Options

Lab: Tracing Access to SQL Server 2008 R2 Capture a trace using SQL Server Profiler Analyze a trace using Database Engine Tuning Advisor Configure SQL Trace Capture activity using SQL Server Profiler Improve performance with the Database Engine Tuning Advisor Work with tracing options

Module 18: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 This module introduces DMVs and the configuration of data collection.

Lessons Monitoring Activity Capturing and Managing Performance Data Analyzing Collected Performance Data

Lab: Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 Investigating DMVs Configure Management Data Warehouse Configure Instances for Data Collection Work with Data Collector Reports Monitor current activity Capture and manage performance data Analyze collected performance data

Module 19: Managing Multiple Servers This module covers Central Management Servers and Multi-Server queries, Virtualization of SQL Server and Data-Tier Applications.



Lessons Working with Multiple Servers Virtualizing SQL Server Deploying and Upgrading Data-Tier Applications

Lab: Managing Multiple Servers Configure CMS and execute multi-server queries Deploy a data-tier application Register and extract a data-tier application Upgrade a data-tier application Work with multiple servers Describe options for virtualizing SQL Server Deploy and upgrade Data-Tier Applications

Module 20: Troubleshooting Common SQL Server 2008 R2 Administrative Issues This module covers common issues that require troubleshooting and gives guidance on where to start looking for solutions.

Lessons SQL Server Troubleshooting Methodology Resolving Service-related Issues Resolving Concurrency Issues Resolving Login and Connectivity Issues

Lab: Troubleshooting Common Issues Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server administrative issues Explain SQL Server troubleshooting methodology Resolve service-related issues Resolve concurrency issues Resolve login and connectivity issues



Courses Title Course 6232

Courses Code Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database

Durations 5 Days

Certification Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Transact-SQL (ability to write Transact-SQL queries) or Course 2778A: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL

Working knowledge of relational databases (database design skills).

Core Windows Server skills.

Basic programming language.

About this Course This five-day instructor-led course is intended for Microsoft SQL Server database developers who are responsible for implementing a database on SQL Server 2008 R2. In this course, students learn the skills and best practices on how to use SQL Server 2008 R2 product features and tools related to implementing a database server.

Audience Profile This course is intended for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on SQL Server 2008 R2 product features and technologies for implementing a database. To be successful in this course, the student should have knowledge of basic relational database concepts and writing T-SQL queries.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server and its Toolset This module introduces you to the entire SQL Server platform and its major tools. This module also covers editions, versions, basics of network listeners, and concepts of services and service accounts.

Lessons Introduction to SQL Server Platform Working with SQL Server Tools Configuring SQL Server Services

Lab: Introduction to SQL Server and its Toolset Verifying SQL Server Component Installation Altering Service Accounts for New Instance Enabling Named Pipes Protocol for Both Instances Creating Aliases for AdventureWorks and Proseware Ensuring SQL Browser is Disabled and Configure a Fixed TCP/IP Port

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the SQL Server Platform. Work with SQL Server Tools. Configure SQL Server Services.

Module 2: Working with Data Types This module describes the data types supported by SQL Server and how to work with them.



Lessons Using Data Types Working with Character Data Converting Data Types Working with Specialized Data Types

Lab: Working with Data Types Choosing Appropriate Data Types Writing Queries With Data Type Conversions Designing and Creating Alias Data Types

After completing this module, students will be able to: Work with data types. Work with character data. Convert between data types. Use specialized data types.

Module 3: Designing and Implementing Tables This module describes the design and implementation of tables.

Lessons Designing Tables Working with Schemas Creating and Altering Tables

Lab: Designing and Implementing Tables Improving the Design of Tables Creating a Schema Creating the Tables

After completing this module, students will be able to: Design tables. Work with schemas. Create and alter tables.

Module 4: Designing and Implementing Views This module describes the design and implementation of views.

Lessons Introduction to Views Creating and Managing Views Performance Considerations for Views

Lab: Designing and Implementing Views Designing, Implementing and Testing the WebStock Views Designing and Implementing the Contacts View Modifying the AvailableModels View

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain the role of views in database development. Implement views. Describe the performance related impacts of views.



Module 5: Planning for SQL Server Indexing This module describes the concept of an index and discusses selectivity, density, and statistics. It covers appropriate data type choices and choices around composite index structures.

Lessons Core Indexing Concepts Data Types and Indexes Single Column and Composite Indexes

Lab: Planning for SQL Server Indexing Exploring Existing Index Statistics Designing Column Orders for Indexes

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain core indexing concepts. Describe the effectiveness of each data type common used in indexes. Plan for single column and composite indexes.

Module 6: Implementing Table Structures in SQL Server This module covers clustered indexes and heaps.

Lessons SQL Server Table Structures Working with Clustered Indexes Designing Effective Clustered Indexes

Lab: Implementing Table Structures in SQL Server Creating Tables as Heaps Creating Tables with Clustered Indexes Comparing the Performance of Clustered Indexes vs. Heaps

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain how tables can be structured in SQL Server databases. Work with clustered indexes. Design effective clustered indexes

Module 7: Reading SQL Server Execution Plans This module introduces the concept of reading execution plans.

Lessons Execution Plan Core Concepts Common Execution Plan Elements Working with Execution Plans

Lab: Reading SQL Server Execution Plans Actual vs. Estimated Plans Identify Common Plan Elements Query Cost Comparison

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain the core concepts related to the use of execution plans. Describe the role of the most common execution plan elements.



Work with execution plans.

Module 8: Improving Performance through Nonclustered Indexes This module explains nonclustered indexes, covering indexes and included columns.

Lessons Designing Effective Nonclustered Indexes Implementing Nonclustered Indexes Using the Database Engine Tuning Advisor

Lab: Improving Performance through Nonclustered Indexes Reviewing Nonclustered Index Usage Improving Nonclustered Index Designs Using SQL Server Profiler and Database Engine Tuning Advisor Nonclustered Index Design

After completing this module, students will be able to: Design effective nonclustered indexes. Implement nonclustered indexes. Use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor to design indexes.

Module 9: Designing and Implementing Stored Procedures This module describes the design and implementation of stored procedures.

Lessons Introduction to Stored Procedures Working With Stored Procedures Implementing Parameterized Stored Procedures Controlling Execution Context

Lab: Designing and Implementing Stored Procedures Creating Stored Procedures Creating a Parameterized Stored Procedure Altering the Execution Context of Stored Procedures

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the role of stored procedures and the potential benefits of using them. Work with stored procedures. Implement parameterized stored procedures. Control the execution context of a stored procedure.

Module 10: Merging Data and Passing Tables This module covers table types, table valued parameters and the MERGE statement as used in stored procedures.

Lessons Using the MERGE Statement Implementing Table Types Using Table Types as Parameters

Lab: Merging Data and Passing Tables Creating a Table Type



Using a Table Type Parameter Using a Table Type with MERGE

After completing this module, students will be able to: Use the MERGE statement. Implement table types. Use TABLE types as parameters.

Module 11: Creating Highly Concurrent SQL Server Applications This module covers transactions, isolation levels, and designing for concurrency.

Lessons Introduction to Transactions Introduction to Locks Management of Locking Transaction Isolation Levels

Lab: Creating Highly Concurrent SQL Server Applications Detecting Deadlocks Investigating Transaction Isolation Levels

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the role of transactions. Explain the role of locks. Manage locking. Work with transaction isolation levels.

Module 12: Handling Errors in T-SQL Code This module describes structured exception handling and gives solid examples of its use within the design of stored procedures.

Lessons Designing T-SQL Error Handling Implementing T-SQL Error Handling Implementing Structured Exception Handling

Lab: Handling Errors in T-SQL Code Replacing @@ERROR Based Error Handling With Structured Exception Handling Adding Deadlock Retry Logic to the Stored Procedure

After completing this module, students will be able to: Design T-SQL error handling. Implement T-SQL error handling. Implement structured exception handling.

Module 13: Designing and Implementing User-Defined Functions This module describes the design and implementation of functions, both scalar and table-valued.

Lessons Designing and Implementing Scalar Functions Designing and Implementing Table-valued Functions Implementation Considerations for Functions



Alternatives To Functions

Lab: Designing and Implementing User-Defined Functions Formatting Phone Numbers Modifying an Existing Function Resolving a Function-related Performance Issue

After completing this module, students will be able to: Design and implement scalar functions. Design and implement table-valued functions. Describe implementation considerations for functions. Describe alternatives to functions.

Module 14: Ensuring Data Integrity through Constraints This module describes the design and implementation of constraints.

Lessons Enforcing Data Integrity Implementing Domain Integrity Implementing Entity and Referential Integrity

Lab: Ensuring Data Integrity through Constraints Designing Constraint Testing the Constraints

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain the available options for enforcing data integrity and the levels at which they

should be applied. Describe how domain integrity can be maintained. Describe how entity and referential integrity can be maintained.

Module 15: Responding to Data Manipulation via Triggers This module describes the design and implementation of triggers.

Lessons Designing DML Triggers Implementing DML Triggers Advanced Trigger Concepts

Lab: Responding to Data Manipulation via Triggers Creating the Audit Trigger Improving the Audit Trigger

After completing this module, students will be able to: Design DML triggers. Implement DML triggers. Explain advanced DML trigger concepts.

Module 16: Implementing Managed Code in SQL Server This module describes the implementation of and target use-cases for SQL CLR integration.



Lessons Introduction to SQL CLR Integration Importing and Configuring Assemblies Implementing SQL CLR Integration

Lab: Implementing Managed Code in SQL Server Assessing Proposed CLR Code Implementing a CLR Assembly Implementing a CLR User-defined Aggregate and User-defined Type

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain the importance of SQL Server CLR Integration. Import and configure assemblies. Implement objects that have been created within .NET assemblies.

Module 17: Storing XML Data in SQL Server This module covers the XML data type, schema collections, typed and untyped columns and appropriate use cases for XML in SQL Server.

Lessons Introduction to XML and XML Schemas Storing XML Data and Schemas in SQL Server Implementing the XML Data Type

Lab: Storing XML Data in SQL Server Appropriate Usage of XML Data Storage in SQL Server Investigating the Storage of XML Data in Variables Investigating the Use of XML Schema Collections Investigating the Creation of Database Columns Based on XML

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe XML and XML schemas. Store XML data and associated XML schemas in SQL Server. Implement the XML data type within SQL Server

Module 18: Querying XML Data in SQL Server This module covers the basics of FOR XML and XPath Queries.

Lessons Using the T-SQL FOR XML Statement Getting Started with XQuery Shredding XML

Lab: Querying XML Data in SQL Server Learning to Query SQL Server Data as XML Writing a Stored Procedure Returning XML Writing a Stored Procedure that Updates Using XML

After completing this module, students will be able to: Use the T-SQL FOR XML statement. Work with basic XQuery queries. Shred XML to a relational form.



Module 19: Working with SQL Server Spatial Data This module describes spatial data and how this data can be implemented within SQL Server.

Lessons Introduction to Spatial Data Working with SQL Server Spatial Data Types Using Spatial Data in Applications

Lab: Working with SQL Server Spatial Data Familiarity With Geometry Data Type Adding Spatial Data to an Existing Table Business Application of Spatial Data

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the importance of spatial data and the industry standards related to it. Explain how to store spatial data in SQL Server. Perform calculations on and query SQL Server spatial data.

Module 20: Working with Full-Text Indexes and Queries This module covers full text indexes and queries.

Lessons Introduction to Full-Text Indexing Implementing Full-Text Indexes in SQL Server Working with Full-Text Queries

Lab: Working with Full-Text Indexes and Queries Implementing a Full-Text Index Implementing a Stoplist Creating a Stored Procedure to Implement a Full-Text Search

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe why user interfaces in existing applications are not sufficient for end user search

needs. Implement full-text indexes in SQL Server. Query SQL Server using full-text queries.



Courses Title Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL

Courses Code 2778

Durations 3 Days

Exam Preparation 1 Day

Exam 70-433

Before attending this course, students must have:

Knowledge of data integrity concepts.

Core Windows Server skills.

Relational database design skills.

Programming skills.

About this Course This 3-day instructor led course provides students with the technical skills required to write basic Transact-SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

Audience Profile This course is intended for SQL Server database administrators, implementers, system engineers, and developers who are responsible for writing queries.

At Course Completion After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the uses of and ways to execute the Transact-SQL language.

Use querying tool.

Write SELECT queries to retrieve data.

Group and summarize data by using Transact-SQL.

Join data from multiple tables.

Write queries that retrieve and modify data by using subqueries.

Modify data in tables.

Query text fields with full-text search.

Describe how to create programming objects.

Use various techniques when working with complex queries.

Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2008 The student will be introduced to how client/server architecture works, and examine the various database and business tasks that can be performed by using the components of SQL Server 2008. The student will also be introduced to SQL Server database concepts such as relational databases, normalization, and database objects. In addition, the student will learn how to use T-SQL to query databases and generate reports.

Lessons

Overview of SQL Server 2008

Overview of SQL Server Databases

Overview and Syntax Elements of T-SQL

Working with T-SQL Scripts

Using T-SQL Querying Tools



Lab: Using SQL Server Management Studio and SQLCMD

Exploring the Components and Executing Queries in SQL Server Management Studio

Starting and Using SQLCMD

Generating a Report from a SQL Server Database Using Microsoft Office Excel

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the architecture and components of SQL Server 2008.

Describe the structure of a SQL Server database.

Explain the basics of the SQL language.

Describe the syntax elements of T-SQL.

Explain how to manage T-SQL scripts.

Use T-SQL querying tools to query SQL Server 2008 databases.

Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data The students will be introduced to the basic Transact-SQL (T-SQL) statements that are used for writing queries, filtering data, and formatting result sets.

Lessons

Using the SELECT Statement

Filtering Data

Working with NULL Values

Formatting Result Sets

Performance Considerations for Writing Queries

Lab: Querying and Filtering Data

Retrieving Data by Using the SELECT Statement

Filtering Data by Using Different Search Conditions

Using Functions to Work with NULL Values

Formatting Result Sets


Retrieve data by using the SELECT statement.

Filter data by using different search conditions.

Explain how to work with NULL values.

Format result sets.

Describe the performance considerations that affect data retrieval.

Module 3: Grouping and Summarizing Data The students will learn to group and summarize data when generating reports in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by using aggregate functions and the COMPUTE clause.

Lessons

Summarizing Data by Using Aggregate Functions

Summarizing Grouped Data

Ranking Grouped Data

Creating Crosstab Queries

Lab: Grouping and Summarizing Data

Summarizing Data by Using Aggregate Functions

Summarizing Grouped Data

Ranking Grouped Data



Creating Crosstab Queries


Summarize data by using aggregate functions.

Summarize grouped data by using the GROUP BY and COMPUTE clauses.

Rank grouped data.

Create cross-tabulation queries by using the PIVOT and UNPIVOT clauses.

Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables The students will learn to write joins to query multiple tables, as well as limiting and combining result sets.

Lessons

Querying Multiple Tables by Using Joins

Applying Joins for Typical Reporting Needs

Combining and Limiting Result Set

Lab: Joining Data from Multiple Tables

Querying Multiple Tables by Using Joins

Applying Joins for Typical Reporting Needs

Combining and Limiting Result Sets


Query multiple tables by using joins.

Apply joins for typical reporting needs.

Combine and limit result sets.

Module 5: Working with Subqueries The students will be introduced to basic and correlated subqueries and how these compare with joins and temporary tables. The students will also be introduced to using common table expressions in queries.

Lessons

Writing Basic Subqueries

Writing Correlated Subqueries

Comparing Subqueries with Joins and Temporary Tables

Using Common Table Expressions

Lab: Working with Subqueries

Writing Basic Subqueries

Writing Correlated Subqueries

Comparing Subqueries with Joins and Temporary Tables

Using Common Table Expressions


Write basic subqueries.

Write correlated subqueries.

Compare subqueries with joins and temporary tables.

Use common table expressions in queries.



Module 6: Modifying Data in Tables The students will be able to modify the data in tables by using the INSERT, DELETE, and UPDATE statements. In addition, students will examine how transactions work in a database, the importance of transaction isolation levels, and how to manage transactions.

Lessons

Inserting Data into Tables

Deleting Data from Tables

Updating Data in Tables

Overview of Transactions

Lab: Modifying Data in Tables

Inserting Data into Tables

Deleting Data from Tables

Updating Data in Tables

Working with Transactions


Insert data into tables.

Delete data from tables.

Update data in tables.

Describe transactions.

Module 7: Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes The students will learn to query semi-structured and unstructured data. The students will also learn how SQL Server 2008 handles XML data and will query XML data. The students will also be introduced to full-text indexing in SQL Server 2008.

Lessons

Querying Metadata

Overview of XML

Querying XML Data

Overview of Full-Text Indexes

Querying Full-Text Indexes

Lab: Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes

Querying Metadata

Querying XML Data

Creating and Querying Full-Text Indexes


Query metadata.

Describe the functionality of XML.

Query XML data.

Describe the functionality of full-text indexes.

Query full-text indexes.

Module 8: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval The students will be introduced to user-defined functions and executing various kinds of queries by using user-defined functions. The students will be introduced to SQL Server views that encapsulate data and present users with limited and relevant information. In addition, the students will be



introduced to SQL Server stored procedures and the functionalities of the various programming objects. The students will learn how to perform distributed queries and how SQL Server works with heterogeneous data such as databases, spreadsheets, and other servers.

Lessons

Overview of Views

Overview of User-Defined Functions

Overview of Stored Procedures

Overview of Triggers

Writing Distributed Queries

Lab: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval

Creating Views

Creating User-Defined Functions

Creating Stored Procedures

Writing Distributed Queries


Encapsulate queries by using views.

Encapsulate expressions by using user-defined functions.

Explain how stored procedures encapsulate T-SQL logic.

Define triggers, types of triggers, create a trigger.

Write distributed queries.

Module 9: Using Advanced Querying Techniques The students will be introduced to best practices for querying complex data. The students will also examine how to query complex table structures such as data stored in hierarchies and self-referencing tables. The students will analyze the recommended guidelines for executing queries and how to optimize query performance.

Lessons

Considerations for Querying Data

Working with Data Types

Cursors and Set-Based Queries

Dynamic SQL

Maintaining Query Files

Lab: Using Advanced Querying Techniques

Using Execution Plans

Converting Data Types

Implementing a Hierarchy

Using Cursors and Set-Based Queries


Explain the recommendations for querying complex data.

Query complex table structures.

Write efficient queries.

Use various techniques when working with complex queries.

Maintain query files.

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