Course 2778A

Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL

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Introduction
Name Company affiliation

Title/function
Job responsibility SQL Server experience

Your expectations for the course

Course Material
Course Handbook
A succinct classroom learning guide that provides critical technical information to optimize your in-class learning experience.

Course Companion CD
Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premium on-line resources designed to supplement the Course Handbook.

Online Resources Student Course Files Lessons Labs Module Reviews and Takeaways Lab Answers

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How to Use the Course Material

Course Handbook
Use the handbook content as the

Course Companion CD
Companion CD while performing labs or as suggested by the instructor.
Use the CD as your extended learning During the class, refer to the

primary resource for reference during the class.

Use the troubleshooting tips and best

practices in the Module Reviews and Takeaways section as on-the-job references.

resource on the job.

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Microsoft Learning

Course 2778A: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL Course 6231A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Course 6232A: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database

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Microsoft Certification Program

Exam number and title

Core exam for the following track

70-433: Microsoft SQL Microsoft Certified IT Server 2008, Database Professional: Database Development Administrator

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About This Course

Audience Course Prerequisites

Course Objectives

Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-

SQL in SQL Server 2008

Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data Module 3: Grouping and Summarizing Data Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables Module 5: Working with Subqueries Module 6: Modifying Data in Tables Module 7: Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes Module 8: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval Module 9: Using Advanced Techniques

Introduction to Adventure Works

Adventure Works
Bicycle Manufacturing Company In the labs throughout this course, you will work for

Adventure Works. Transact-SQL.

As you complete the labs, you will develop queries using

Setup
Virtual machine
2778A-NY-SQL-01

Used as:
SQL Server for Adventure Works

Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1

Help the students to familiarize with the Virtual Server environment in which they will work to complete the courses labs

In this demonstration, you will learn how to:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Connect to the Virtual Server Administration Web site. Configure the virtual machine settings by using the Virtual Server Administration Web site. Connect to a virtual machine using the Virtual Machine Remote Control Client. Shut down a virtual machine without saving any changes.

Demonstration: Using MSL Lab Launcher and Virtual Server

The MSL Lab Launcher provides a single console through which all virtual machines in this course can be launched and accessed. All virtual machines will launch at a preconfigured date which allows us to by pass the need for activation. In this demonstration, you will learn how to:
Open the Lab launcher Launch virtual machines Logon and Interact with the virtual machines How to shut down a virtual machine How to Reset a virtual machine