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MS-6232 Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
MS-6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database


This five-day MS-6232 Implementing a Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 Database 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.
Intended Audience
- IT Professionals, IT generalists, and help desk professionals who want to learn about SQL Server 2008 are the audience for this course.
- This Certification provides students with product knowledge and skills needed to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. It is intended for IT Professionals wanting to become skilled on SQL Server 2008 product features and technologies for maintaining a database.
- It also provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. It is intended for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on SQL Server 2008 product features and technologies for implementing a database.
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Prerequisites
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.
At Course Completion
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
Course Duration
- 5 Days
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CTCLC Special Discounts
Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database $2,400.00
MS-6232 Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database $2,400.00
List Price
$4,990.00
Special package price
$4,200.00
Special package price (2 or More from Same Company)
$3,895.00
For more Information on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or to Register:
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800
Course Outline
MS-6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
- Creating Databases and Database Files
- Creating Data Types and Tables
- Creating and Tuning Indexes
- Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints and Triggers
- Using XML
- Implementing Views
- Implementing Stored Procedures
- Implementing Functions
- Implementing Managed Code in the Database
- Managing Transactions and Locks
- Using Service Broker
Module 1: Creating Databases and Database Files
- The students will learn one of the most fundamental tasks that a database developer must perform, the creation of a database and its major components.
- Creating Databases
- Creating Filegroups
- Creating Schemas
- Creating Database Snapshots
- Lab: Creating Databases and Database Files
- Create databases.
- Create filegroups.
- Create schemas.
- Create database snapshots.
Module 2: Creating Data Types and Tables
- The students will learn about the system-supplied data types in SQL Server 2008.
- Creating Data Types
- Creating Tables
- Creating Partitioned Tables
- Lab: Creating Data Types and Tables
- Create new data types.
- Create new tables.
- Create partitioned tables.
Module 3: Creating and Tuning Indexes
- The students will learn how to plan, create, and optimize indexes to attain optimal performance benefits.
- Planning Indexes
- Creating Indexes
- Optimizing Indexes
- Lab: Creating and Tuning Indexes
- Plan indexes.
- Create indexes.
- Optimize indexes.
Module 4: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints and Triggers
- The students will learn about implementing data integrity in SQL Server 2008 by using constraints and by using triggers.
- Data Integrity Overview
- Implementing Constraints
- Implementing Triggers
- Lab: Implementing Data Integrity by Using Constraints and Triggers
- Describe the options for enforcing data integrity in SQL Server 2008.
- Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2008 databases by using constraints.
- Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2008 databases by using triggers.
Module 5: Using XML
- The students will learn how to work with XML, including use of the FOR XML clause, the OPENXML function, XQuery expressions, and the xml native data type.
- Using the XML Data Type
- Retrieving XML by Using FOR XML
- Shredding XML by Using OPENXML
- Introducing XQuery
- Creating XML Indexes
- Implementing XML Schemas
- Lab: Using XML
- Use the xml data type.
- Retrieve XML by using the FOR XML clause.
- Shred XML by using the OPENXML function.
- Use XQuery expressions.
- Create XML indexes.
- Implement data integrity in SQL Server 2008 databases by using XML schemas.
Module 6: Implementing Views
- The students will be introduced to the different types of views available in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 which provide a convenient way to access data through a query.
- Introduction to Views
- Creating and Managing Views
- Optimizing Performance by Using Views
- Lab: Implementing Views
- Describe the purpose of views.
- Create and manage views.
- Explain how to optimize query performance by using views.
Module 7: Implementing Stored Procedures
- The students will learn the design and implementation of stored procedures to enforce business rules or data consistency, or to modify and maintain existing stored procedures written by other developers.
- Implementing Stored Procedures
- Creating Parameterized Stored Procedures
- Working With Execution Plans
- Handling Errors
- Lab: Implementing Stored Procedures
- Implement stored procedures.
- Create parameterized stored procedures.
- Work with execution plans.
- Handle errors in stored procedures.
Module 8: Implementing Functions
- The students will learn the design and implementation of user-defined functions that enforce business rules or data consistency, or to modify and maintain existing functions written by other developers.
- Creating and Using Functions
- Working with Functions
- Controlling Execution Context
- Lab: Implementing Functions
- Create and use functions.
- Work with functions.
- Control execution context.
Module 9: Implementing Managed Code in the Database
- The students will learn to use managed code to implement database objects, such as stored procedures, user-defined data types, user-defined functions, and triggers.
- Introduction to the SQL Server Common Language Runtime
- Importing and Configuring Assemblies
- Creating Managed Database Objects
- Lab: Implementing Managed Code in the Database
- Identify appropriate scenarios for managed code in the database.
- Import and configure assemblies.
- Create managed database objects.
Module 10: Managing Transactions and Locks
- The students will learn to use transactions and SQL Server locking mechanisms to meet the performance and data integrity requirements of their applications.
- Overview of Transactions and Locks
- Managing Transactions
- Understanding SQL Server Locking Architecture
- Managing Locks
- Lab: Managing Transactions and Locks
- Describe how SQL Server 2008 transactions use locks.
- Execute and cancel a transaction.
- Describe concurrency issues and SQL Server 2008 locking mechanisms.
- Manage locks.
Module 11: Using Service Broker
- The students will learn to use Service Broker to create secure, reliable, and scalable applications.
- Service Broker Overview
- Creating Service Broker Objects
- Sending and Receiving Messages
- Lab: Using Service Broker
- Describe Service Broker functionality and architecture.
- Create Service Broker objects.
- Send and receive Service Broker messages.
CTCLC SQL Server Certification Path
Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
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Exam 70-433 |
MS-2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL |
| MS-6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database | |
| MS-6232: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Databas |
| SQL Server Certification Paths | ||||
Based on Microsoft Technology |
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Version 2008 |
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| MCTS: SQL Server 2008 Installation & Maintenance | MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 | |||
| MCTS: SQL Server 2008 Database Development | MCITP: Database Developer 2008 | |||
| MCTS: SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance | MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 |
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Version 2005 |
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| MCTS: SQL Server 2005 |
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MCITP: Database Administrator 2005 |
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MCITP: Database Developer 2005 |
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Registration Information
For more Information on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or to Register:
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800







