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SQL Server 2005 DBA Upgrade (from 2000)

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SQL Server 2005 DBA Upgrade (from 2000) Training Course Overview

Course Code:	SQL0030
Price:	£1250
Duration:	3 days
Date:
Who should attend:	N/A
Prerequisite Skills:	Delegates should have a good background knowledge of SQL Server Administration.

Our 3-day upgrade course for DBAs with current skills in SQL Server 2000 will bring delegates up to speed with the essentials of setting up, maintaining and getting the most out of Microsoft's latest incarnation of their flagship database application, SQL Server 2005.

Course Content

This course has been developed for real-world, commercial scenarios by our expert instructors. See below for detailed syllabus. If you have a technical question, please email

Database Administration Upgrade Course Syllabus Course Outline

SQL Server 2005 Overview

New Features for Administrators
Availability and Scalability Features
Security Features
Data Management Features
Administration and Maintenance Features
Development Features
To enable SQLiMail
Testing mail delivery

Installing SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005 Editions
Installing Microsoft SQL Server
System Requirements
Preparing for a SQL 2005 Installation
Installation Checklist
Setup Features
Using the System Consistency Checker
Component Install
Unattended Installation
Installation Sequence
Installation Maintenance
Upgrading from previous versions of SQL Server
Retaining SQL 2000
To verify the Installation

Administrative Tools

Upgrading to SQL Server Management Studio
Management Studio Windows
Registered Servers
Object Explorer
Review Database Objects
Modify Database Properties
Create Database Scripts
The Maintenance Plans Node
Solution Explorer
Query Editor
Template Explorer
Dynamic Help
Upgrading to SQL Server Computer Manager
SQL Server 2005 Services node
SQL Server 2005 Network Configuration node
SQL Server 2005 Native Client Configuration node
The SQLCMD Management Utility
SQLCMD Syntax
SQLCMD Variables
Dedicated Administrative Connection
SQL Server Management Studio SQLCMD Mode
Using SQL Management Objects
SMO Object Model

Monitoring the Database Server

Monitoring with SQL Profiler
DDL Triggers
Using DDL Triggers
Managing DDL Triggers
Managing DDL Triggers from TSQL
Managing DDL Triggers from Management Studio
DDL Event Notifications
Handling Events
Creating an Event Notification
Managing Event Notifications
Managing Metadata Views
Metadata Storage
System Views
Information Schema
Catalog Views
Sys All
Dynamic Management Views
System Stored Procedures

Database and Index Maintenance

Index Management
New Index Features
Creating Indexes
Online Index Maintenance
Parallel (multiple CPU) Index Operations
Lock Options
Included Columns in Indexes
Partitioned Tables and Indexes
XML Index Support
Altering an Index
Rebuilding an Index
Reorganising an Index
Disabling an Index
Dropping an Index
Index Fragmentation
Using the Database Tuning Advisor

Securing SQL Server 2005

Implementing Securables
New Security Features
Principals
Securables
Permissions
Permission Types
Managing Logins
Managing Users
Managing Schemas
Schema Definition
Using Schemas
Managing Execution Context
Managing Permissions
Manage Server Permissions
Manage Server-Scope Securable Permissions
Manage Database Permissions
Manage Database-Scope Securable Permissions
Managing Certificates
Native Data Encryption
Code and Module Signing

SQL Server Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery
SQL 2005 Disaster Recovery Feature
Enhanced Features
Database Snapshots
Creating a Snapshot
Common Snapshot Applications
Undeleting table rows
Undoing a table update
Recovering a dropped object
Backup and Restore
Backup Changes
Restore Changes
Media Integrity Changes
Recovering the MASTER Database
Create a mirrored backup
Restore from the backup mirror
Create a snapshot
Restore the snapshot data
Automate the creation of daily snapshots

Enhancing Database Availability

SQL 2005 Data Availability
Database Mirroring
The Witness Server and Automatic Failover
Configuring Database Mirroring
Transaction Safety Level
Operating Modes
High Availability Operating Mode
High Protection Operating Mode
High Performance Operating Mode
Mirroring Security
Monitoring Mirroring
Database States for Database Mirroring
Prepare the Servers
Configure Mirroring
Verify Principal and Mirror Access
Execute the Mirror Failover
Verify Mirror and Witness Status
Terminating the Mirror Session

Replicating Information

Replication Enhancements
Stand-alone Replication Monitor
Support for Oracle Publishing
HTTP Synchronisation for Merge Replication
Subscriber Initialisation
Replicating DDL Statements
Modified User Interface
Replication Management Objects
To Configure Publishing and Distribution
Configuring Peer-to-Peer Replication
Create a Publication
Create a Subscription with RMO

SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

Creating the Database Objects
Creating a Package Using Business Intelligence Studio
Integration Services Project Template
OLE DB Command object
Column Mappings
Adding a Data Viewer

Enhanced TSQL Commands

SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Enhancements
Ranking Functions
ROW_NUMBER()
TOP
Recursive Queries
New Relational Operators: PIVOT/UNPIVOT/APPLY
Exception Handling TRY/CATCH

Messaging with the Service Broker

SQL Server Service Broker
The Dialog Protocol
Service Broker Components
Messages
Dialog - Conversations
Conversation Groups
End Point
Service Broker Security
Service Broker inside the Database
Message Types
Contracts
Queues
Services
Routes
Remote Service Bindings