SQL Server 2005 Course

In this course, participants learn about the features that are available in SQL Server; how to design and create a database; and how to build basic queries using Transact-SQL, the language of SQL Server. Then, they learn how to build effective views, stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions, using Transact-SQL. Attendees learn about the new enhancements to the Transact-SQL programming language including improved support for error handling and hierarchical queries, and programmers can now use .NET languages like C# and Visual Basic to build database objects.

SQL Server 2005 includes a rich set of tools that go beyond the basics of querying and manipulating data. Participants learn how to take advantage of the new, user-friendly management console that integrates both authoring and administrative tasks. Attendees learn how to take advantage of SQL Server's tools for analyzing and tuning databases. Finally, participants also learn about integration services, implementing security, and Microsoft's new Business Intelligence (BI) suite.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server 2005
> Recognize basic database design principles and how to implement them in SQL Server
> Learn the fundamentals of writing Transact-SQL queries that retrieve or modify data
> Identify the differences between view, stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions
> Perform calculations with Visual Basic and Visual C# code rather than T-SQL
> Use the new Common Table Expressions for creating hierarchical queries
> Recognize the SQL Server security model
> Configure and tune SQL Server, and monitor database activity
> Support distributed users by implementing SQL Server Replication
> Publish data to the Web, and take advantage of SQL Server’s rich support for XML
> Recognize Business Intelligence to add reporting and analysis capabilities

A Tour of SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2005 Editions, Components, and Tools
Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Working with Tables and Queries
New Transact-SQL Features
Business Intelligence Services

Installing SQL Server 2005
Preparing for Installation
Upgrading an Earlier Version
Configuring the Server

Designing and Creating a Database
Relational Database Design Principles
Implementing the Design

Data Selection Queries
Understanding Transact-SQL
The SELECT Statement
The WHERE Clause
Using ORDER BY to Sort Data
The GROUP BY Clause
Joining Tables

Modifying Data
Modifying Data
Inserting Data
Updating Data
Deleting Data
Understanding Transaction Isolation

Working with SQL Server Management Studio
Getting Started with SSMS
Exploring the Object Explorer
Working with the Query Editor
Using SQL Server Books Online

Transact-SQL Programming
Overview of Transact-SQL
Using Built-In Functions
Controlling Flow
Ranking Results

Transactions and Error Handling
Transaction Concepts
Applications and Transactions
Creating Explicit Transactions
Using TRY/CATCH Error Handling

Creating Views
What Is a View?
Creating Views
Updating Data Using a View
Using Computed Columns
Indexed Views
Partitioned Views

Creating Stored Procedures and Triggers
Creating Stored Procedures
Creating Triggers

Creating User-Defined Functions
User-Defined Function Overview
Scalar Functions
Inline Table-Valued Functions
Multi-Statement Table-Valued Functions
Using Functions, Views, and Stored Procedures

Using .NET Code in SQL Server 2005
Writing SQLCLR Code
SQLCLR Code Modules
Managing Code Modules
SQLCLR Security
T-SQL vs. .NET Code

Advanced Query Techniques
Full-Text Search
Generating XML with FOR XML
Using APPLY
Creating Recursive Queries
Creating Pivot Queries
Executing Dynamic SQL

Understanding and Implementing Security
Security Overview
Authentication
Authorization
Permissions
Data Encryption
Security Epilog

Analyzing and Tuning Performance
Evaluating Performance
Monitoring with SQL Server Profiler
Tuning Queries
Indexes and Partitions
Using the Database Engine Tuning Advisor
Understanding SQL Server Performance Problems

Automating Administrative Tasks
SQL Server Agent
Maintenance Plans
SQL Management Objects (SMO)

Programming Replication
Overview of SQL Server Replication
Replication Programming Interfaces
Configuring Replication
Synchronizing Data

Using Integration Services
Importing and Exporting Data
Integration Services Tools
Building a Package
Troubleshooting a Package

Analysis Services
Understanding Analysis Services
Creating a Unified Dimensional Model
Data Mining

Introduction to Reporting Services
Understanding Reporting Services
Configuring Reporting Services
Building a Simple Report
Creating, Publishing, and Viewing Reports
Using and Managing Published Reports