Introduction

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2008 product features and tools related to implementing a database.

Pre-Requisites

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.

This course is intended for IT Professionals who administer and maintain SQL Server databases.

Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Create databases and database files.
• Create data types and tables.
• Use XML-related features in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
• Plan, create, and optimize indexes.
• Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 databases by using constraints.
• Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by using triggers.
• Implement views.
• Implement stored procedures.
• Implement functions.
• Implement managed code in the database.
• Manage transactions and locks.
• Use Service Broker to build a messaging-based solution.