Introduction to

SQL Server 2005

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 Introduction to

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Description:
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the concepts and facilities of
Microsofts database product, SQL Server 2005. The class will cover basic usage and
functions of the SQL Server environment. The focus will be to instruct the students on the
facilities, wizards, and tools available in SQL Server. The class will also cover the
definition and implementation of various database components in the product such as
tables, indexes, stored procedures, and triggers. In addition, an introduction to Transact-
SQL will be included to familiarize the student on the language, its coding, and
debugging.

Course Duration:
2 Days - This is a lecture and hands-on workshop class.

Course Prerequisites:
The student should be familiar with the basic workings of a relational database
management system and Structured Query Language (SQL).

Course Materials:
? Class notes will be provided.
? Each student will receive a copy of Mastering Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (ISBN 0-7821-
4380-6) from Sybex.

Course Objectives:
The student will become familiar with the tools, facilities, and wizards of SQL Server
2005. The student will learn how to operate and navigate within the SQL Server
Management Studio to view, develop and implement the various database and server
components. The student will become familiar with the various wizards for the initial
development of these components. The student will gain exposure to ANSI SQL
extensions and Transact-SQL program development.

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 Introduction to

COURSE OUTLINE

I) Course Overview and Review of Objectives

II) SQL Server Concepts and Facilities

A) History of SQL Server
B) SQL Server 2000 Enhancements
C) SQL Server 2005 Enhancements
D) SQL Server 2005 Product Packaging
E) SQL Server 2005 Product Pricing

III) SQL Server - Pieces and Parts

A) Client and Server Components
B) Services
C) Security Administration
D) Server Architecture
E) Standard Databases
F) System Tables
G) Schemas
H) Naming System Objects
I) Common Server Limits
J) Constraints
K) Column Definitions
L) Views
M) Stored Procedures Triggers
N) User Define Data Types
O) Defaults
P) Rules

IV) SQL Server - What comes in the box?

A) The SQL Server Management Studio
1) Script Builder
2) Key Features
3) Wizards
4) Help - Books Online
5) Query Designer Editing Queries
B) Other Tools
1) Configuration Manager
2) Server Profiler
3) Database Engine Tuning Advisor
4) Performance Monitor
5) Distributed Transaction Coordinator
6) Surface Area Configuration
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COURSE OUTLINE

V) Transact SQL (T-SQL)

A) Basic Syntax Rules
B) ANSI SQL Enhancements
C) Sample Transact SQL Script
D) Cursors

VI) Other Topics

A) Business Intelligence Development Studio
1) Integration Services
2) Reporting Services
3) Analysis Services
B) Replication
C) Full Text Search
D) Hints
E) References

VII) Review and Questions

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