MCTS - SQL Server 2005 Training: 2KO
International offers specialised SQL Server 2005
training for Microsoft Technology Specialist
certifications. Our SQL Server 2005 course is held in
Cape Town South Africa, where we train delegates from
all over the world. Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL
Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using
specific instructions and specifications. They have
thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use
the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to
explore the user interface. Technology Specialists
typically pursue careers as database administrators,
database developers, or business intelligence
developers. They may also be developers and systems
administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but
who want to show their breadth of technology experience.
Instructor Led
SQL
Server 2005 Training
In order to gain the MCTS certification in SQL Server
2005, you will need to pass the exam 70–431: TS:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and
Maintenance. 2KO offers the SQL Server training in two
parts:
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database -
Five days Instructor-Led
and also
Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database -
Five days Instructor-Led
Course
Outline
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database -
Five days Instructor-Led
This five-day
instructor-led course provides students with the
knowledge and skills 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.
Course Duration: 1 week (5 days)
Times: 8:30am to 4pm daily
Course
Outline
Module 1: Creating Databases and Database Files
This module explains how to create databases, filegroups, schemas, and
database snapshots.
Lessons
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Creating Databases |
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Creating Filegroups |
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Creating Schemas |
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Creating Database Snapshots |
Lab 1: Creating Databases and Database Files
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Creating a Database |
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Creating Schemas |
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Creating a Database Snapshot |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Create databases. |
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Create filegroups. |
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Create schemas. |
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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
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Creating Data Types |
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Creating Tables |
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Creating Partitioned Tables |
Lab 2: Creating Data Types and Tables
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Creating Data Types |
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Creating Tables |
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Creating Partitioned Tables |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Create new data types. |
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Create new tables. |
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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
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Retrieving XML by Using FOR XML |
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Shredding XML by Using OPENXML |
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Introducing XQuery |
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Using the xml Data Type |
Lab 3: Using XML
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Mapping Relational Data and XML |
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Storing XML Natively in the Database |
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Using XQuery with xml Methods |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Retrieve XML by using the FOR XML clause. |
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Shred XML by using the OPENXML function. |
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Use XQuery expressions. |
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Use 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
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Planning Indexes |
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Creating Indexes |
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Optimizing Indexes |
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Creating XML Indexes |
Lab 4: Creating and Tuning Indexes
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Creating Indexes |
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Tuning Indexes |
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Creating XML Indexes |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan indexes. |
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Create indexes. |
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Optimize indexes. |
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Create XML indexes. |
Module 5: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints
This module explains how to implement constraints and provides an
overview of data integrity.
Lessons
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Data Integrity Overview |
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Implementing Constraints |
Lab 5: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints
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Creating Constraints |
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Disabling Constraints |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the options for enforcing data integrity in SQL Server
2005. |
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Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using
constraints. |
Module 6: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas
This module explains how to implement triggers and XML schemas.
Lessons
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Implementing Triggers |
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Implementing XML Schemas |
Lab 6: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Triggers and XML Schemas
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Creating Triggers |
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Implementing XML Schemas |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using
triggers. |
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Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2005 databases by using
XML schemas. |
Module 7: Implementing Views
This module explains how to create views.
Lessons
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Introduction to Views |
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Creating and Managing Views |
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Optimizing Performance by Using Views |
Lab 7: Implementing Views
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Creating Views |
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Creating Indexed Views |
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Creating Partitioned Views |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the purpose of views. |
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Create and manage views. |
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Explain how to optimize query performance by using views. |
Module 8: Implementing Stored Procedures
This module explains how to create stored procedures and functions. It
also describes execution plans, plan caching, and query compilation.
Lessons
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Implementing Stored Procedures |
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Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures |
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Working With Execution Plans |
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Handling Errors |
Lab 8: Implementing Stored Procedures
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Creating Stored Procedures |
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Working With Execution Plans |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Implement stored procedures. |
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Create parameterized stored procedures. |
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Work with execution plans. |
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Handle errors in stored procedures. |
Module 9: Implementing Functions
This module explains how to create functions. It also describes how to
control the execution context.
Lessons
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Creating and Using Functions |
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Working with Functions |
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Controlling Execution Context |
Lab 9: Implementing Functions
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Creating Functions |
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Controlling Execution Context |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Create and use functions. |
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Work with functions. |
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Control execution context. |
Module 10: Implementing Managed Code in the Database
This module explains how to implement managed database objects.
Lessons
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Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime |
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Importing and Configuring Assemblies |
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Creating Managed Database Objects |
Lab 10: Implementing Managed Code in the Database
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Importing an Assembly |
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Creating Managed Database Objects |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Identify appropriate scenarios for managed code in the database. |
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Import and configure assemblies. |
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Create managed database objects. |
Module 11: Managing Transactions and Locks
This module explains how to use transactions and the SQL Server locking
mechanisms to meet the performance and data integrity requirements of
your applications.
Lessons
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Overview of Transactions and Locks |
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Managing Transactions |
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Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture |
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Managing Locks |
Lab 11: Managing Transactions and Locks
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Using Transactions |
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Managing Locks |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe how SQL Server 2005 transactions use locks. |
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Execute and cancel a transaction. |
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Describe concurrency issues and SQL Server 2005 locking
mechanisms. |
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Manage locks. |
Module 12: Using Service Broker
This module explains how to build a messaging-based solution with
Service Broker.
Lessons
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Service Broker Overview |
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Creating Service Broker Objects |
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Sending and Receiving Messages |
Lab 12: Using Service Broker (Optional)
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Creating Service Broker Objects |
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Implementing the Initiating Service |
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Implementing the Target Service |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Service Broker functionality and architecture. |
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Create Service Broker objects. |
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Send and receive Service Broker messages. |
Module 13: Using Notification Services (Optional)
This module explains how to develop applications that generate and send
timely messages to subscribers.
Lessons
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Introduction to Notification Services |
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Developing Notification Services Solutions |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe how Notification Services operates. |
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Develop a Notification Services application |
Course Outline
Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database - Five days
Instructor-Led
Module 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005
This module explains how to plan for and install SQL Server 2005, how to
manage a SQL Server 2005 installation, and how to use the SQL Server
2005 administrative tools.
Lessons
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Preparing to Install SQL Server |
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Installing SQL Server 2005 |
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Managing a SQL Server 2005 Installation |
Lab 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005
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Performing an Installation |
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Managing SQL Server |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Explain how to prepare the hardware and other resources
necessary to install SQL Server 2005. |
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Install SQL Server 2005. |
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Manage and configure a SQL Server 2005 installation. |
Module 2: Managing Databases and Files
This module explains how to manage databases and files.
Lessons
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Planning Databases |
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Creating Databases |
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Managing Databases |
Lab 2: Managing Databases and Files
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Creating a Database |
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Monitoring and Managing Filegroup Usage |
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Viewing Database Metadata |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan how to implement a database that meets an organization's
requirements. |
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Create a SQL Server database. |
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Manage a SQL Server database. |
Module 3: Disaster Recovery
This module explains how to plan and implement a backup and restore
strategy.
Lessons
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Planning a Backup Strategy |
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Backing Up User Databases |
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Restoring User Databases |
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Performing Online Restore Operations |
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Recovering Data from Database Snapshots |
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System Database and Disaster Recovery |
Lab 3: Disaster Recovery
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Implementing a Backup Strategy |
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Restoring and Recovering a Database |
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Performing Piecemeal Backup and Restore Operations |
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Restoring the master Database |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan a backup strategy for a database. |
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Back up user databases. |
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Restore user databases from backups. |
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Restore data in a user database while it is online. |
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Recover data for a user database from a database snapshot. |
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Restore and recover systems databases. |
Module 4: Managing Security
This module explains how to manage principals, securables, and
permissions, and how to implement cryptography in a SQL Server database.
Lessons
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Overview of SQL Server Security |
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Protecting the Server Scope |
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Protecting the Database Scope |
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Managing Keys and Certificates in SQL Server |
Lab 4: Managing Security
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Creating Logins and Assigning Server-Scope Permissions |
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Creating and Managing Users |
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Using a Certificate to Protect Data |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe how SQL Server manages security. |
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Protect SQL Server at the server level. |
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Protect SQL Server databases. |
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Use keys and certificates to protect SQL Server objects. |
Module 5: Monitoring SQL Server
This module explains how to monitor SQL Server performance and activity.
Lessons
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Viewing Current Activity |
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Using System Monitor |
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Using SQL Server Profiler |
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Using DDL Triggers |
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Using Event Notifications |
Lab 5: Monitoring SQL Server
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Monitoring SQL Server Performance |
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Tracing SQL Server Activity |
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Implementing DDL Triggers |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Examine the current activity in a SQL Server instance. |
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Use System Monitor to obtain performance data about your
computer and the instances of SQL Server running on your
computer. |
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Use SQL Server Profiler to trace server and database activity. |
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Implement DDL triggers that enable you to audit changes to the
structure of database objects. |
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Use event notifications to capture and monitor significant
events for a SQL Server instance. |
Module 6: Transferring Data
This module explains how to transfer and transform data.
Lessons
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Overview of Data Transfer |
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Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services |
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Using SQL Server Integration Services |
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Features of SQL Server Integration Services |
Lab 6: Transferring Data
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Creating an SSIS Package |
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Deploying an SSIS Package |
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Using SSIS to Extract Data, Perform Lookups, Sort, and Split
Data |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the problems surrounding data transfer and the tools
that SQL Server 2005 provides to perform data transfer. |
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Describe the purpose of SQL Server Integration Services. |
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Use SQL Server Integration Services to transfer data into a SQL
Server database. |
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Describe the features of SQL Server Integration Services. |
Module 7: Automating Administrative Tasks
This module explains how to use the SQL Server Agent to automate
administrative tasks.
Lessons
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Automating Administrative Tasks in SQL Server 2005 |
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Configuring the SQL Server Agent |
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Creating Jobs and Operators |
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Creating Alerts |
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Managing Multiple Servers |
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Managing SQL Server Agent Security |
Lab 7: Automating Administrative Tasks
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Configuring SQL Server Agent |
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Creating Operators and Jobs |
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Creating Alerts |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Define SQL Server 2005 administrative tasks and schedule these
tasks to run automatically. |
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Configure SQL Server Agent to support automatic task scheduling. |
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Script tasks by using SQL Server jobs, and define operators for
managing these jobs. |
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Define alerts to warn operators about events raised by SQL
Server. |
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Define and manage administrative tasks that span multiple
servers. |
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Configure SQL Server Agent security. |
Module 8: Implementing Replication
This module explains the purpose of replication, introduces the concepts
underpinning replication, and describes how to implement replication in
several common scenarios.
Lessons
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Overview of Replication |
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Implementing Replication |
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Configuring Replication in Some Common Scenarios |
Lab 8: Implementing Replication
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Creating a Publication |
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Creating a Subscription |
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Implementing HTTP Merge Replication |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe replication and its components. |
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Configure and implement replication. |
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Use replication to meet the requirements of some common
scenarios. |
Module 9: Maintaining High Availability
This module explains how to implement high availability technologies
with SQL Server 2005.
Lessons
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Introduction to High Availability |
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Implementing Server Clustering |
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Implementing Database Mirroring |
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Implementing Log Shipping |
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Implementing Peer-to-Peer Replication |
Lab 9:
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Configuring Database Mirroring to Support Failover |
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Implementing Distributed High Availability |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the factors affecting database availability. |
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Explain how to implement clustering to support fast failover of
computers running Microsoft SQL Server instances. |
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Describe how to use SQL Server mirroring to implement a software
solution for fast failover. |
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Describe how to implement log shipping to support fast recovery
of a standby SQL Server database. |
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Explain how to use peer-to-peer replication to implement high
availability in a distributed environment. |
