Introduction to SQL Server

Introduction to SQL Server online course
Class Name

Introduction to SQL Server

This course details the basics of Microsoft SQL Server. Topics include: learning how to create and manipulate database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and triggers. Students will be introduced to the basics of using SQL Server on the Web.

Applicable Job Roles: web programmers, web application developers, and database administrator.

Outline
Week 1: SQL Server Basics
  • Client-Server database architecture and SQL Server architecture
  • Tables, relational databases, SQL and database objects
  • Design and develop MS SQL Server databases and tables
  • Referencing objects in SQL Server databases
  • Obtaining information from database tables
  • SQL Server security
Week 2: Understanding Tables and Databases
  • Creating databases manually
  • Creating databases with database wizard
  • Defining a maintenance plan wizard
  • Databases using Transact-SQL
  • Database manipulation: characteristics and deletions
  • Working with tables
Week 3: Indexes and Views
  • The basics of index structures
  • Creating and working with indexes
  • Indexes and table architecture
  • Creating views (including using view manager)
  • Working with views
  • Indexed views
Week 4: Database Diagrams, The Query Analyzer and SQL Basics
  • Working with diagrams
  • Diagramming for pubs database
  • Server connectivity and Sscreen management
  • Working with queries
  • SQL essentials (select, create table, insert, delete, update)
Week 5: Stored Procedures, Triggers and Replication
  • Components of stored procedures
  • Creating and working with stored procedures/system stored procedures
  • Components of triggers
  • Creating and working with triggers
  • Replication model and types of replication
  • Merge replication
Week 6: Data Transformation Services (DTS), Back Ups/Restores, Users, Roles, Logins and Analysis Manager
  • Creating, importing and exporting DTS
  • Creating, scheduling backups and restores
  • Authentication types, users, roles, security plans
  • Configuring DSN, loading analysis manager and working with cubes
  • Work on a final project
Prerequisites
None
Requirements
MS SQL Server 2008, or previous version, installed on a Windows computer. Download a free copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express at http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/editions/express.aspx
Class Books
Course Price
  • Member Price: $120 US
  • Non-Member Price: $220.00 US
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Additional Information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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  • Member Price: $120 US
  • Non-Member Price: $220.00 US
  • Web Course No: MS331
  • Instructor: Michael Crawley
  • Co-instructor/TA:
  • CEUs: 3
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Session Open for Registration
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections.


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