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Microsoft - MCSE: Data Management and Analytics (Developing SQL Server Databases)
Overview
On this 3 day accelerated MCSE: Data Management and Analytics (Developing SQL Server Databases) course, you'll be introduced to SQL Server 2014, logical table design, indexing and query plans.
This Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases course, which is 50% faster than traditional training, will develop your understanding of SQL Server, the new features in SQL Server 2014 and the important capabilities across the SQL Server data platform. Some of the specific skills you'll walk away with include:
- An understanding of the entire SQL Server platform and its major tools
- An awareness of good design practices regarding SQL Server tables and be able to create tables using T-SQL
- Determining appropriate single column and composite indexes strategies
- Performing basic investigation of a deadlock situation and learn how transaction isolation levels affect application concurrency
- Using both traditional T-SQL error handling code and structured exception handling
- Learning appropriate uses for SQL CLR integration and implement an existing .NET assembly within SQL Server
With Firebrand being Microsoft Learning Partners, you'll benefit from the latest Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), which you'll be guided through by our experienced Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT). Our instructors' rich experience in combination with our unique Lecture | Lab | Review approach, will accelerate your learning and develop your hands-on experience, so you're ready to apply your new skills when you return to work.
On this course, you will be prepared for and sit the 70-464 Developing SQL Server Databases exam. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee. Exam 70-464 is an elective for the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification.
This course is designed for IT professionals looking to develop their skills on SQL Server 2014 and technologies used to implement a database.
Four reasons why you should sit your SQL Server Database course with Firebrand Training
- You'll be SQL Server Database trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
- Your SQL Server Database course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
- Pass SQL Server Database first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
- Study SQL Server Database with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001
Benefits
Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT): You'll be trained by our Microsoft Certified Trainers who will use their knowledge and industry experience to enrich your learning at Firebrand.
Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC): As Microsoft Learning Partners, we can ensure that you'll have access to the latest curriculums with the most up-to-date content.
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
Curriculum
Course 20464D: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases
Module 1: Introduction to Database Development
This module introduces database development and the key tasks that a database developer would typically perform.
Lessons
- Introduction to the SQL Server Platform
- SQL Server Database Development Tasks
Lab : Introduction to Database Development
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the architecture and editions of SQL Server 2012.
- Work with SQL Server tools.
- Configure SQL Server Services.
Module 2: Designing and Implementing Tables
This module explains how to design, create, and alter tables. Also it focusses on working with schemas.
Lessons
- Designing Tables
- Data Types
- Working with Schemas
- Creating and Altering Tables
- Partitioning Data
- Compressing Data
Lab : Designing and Implementing Tables
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Design Tables.
- Work with Schemas.
- Create and Alter Tables.
Module 3: Ensuring Data Integrity through Constraints
This module explains how to enforce data integrity, and implement domain integrity to maintain high quality data. Also it focusses on implementing Entity and Referential Integrity.
Lessons
- Enforcing Data Integrity
- Implementing Domain Integrity
- Implementing Entity and Referential Integrity
Lab : Ensuring Data Integrity through Constraints
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the available options for enforcing data integrity and the levels at which they should be applied.
- Implement domain integrity.
- Implement entity and referential integrity.
Module 4: Introduction to Indexing
This module describes the concept of an index and discusses selectivity, density and statistics. It covers appropriate data type choices and choices around composite index structures.
Lessons
- Core Indexing Concepts
- Data Types and Indexes
- Single Column and Composite Indexes
Lab : Implementing Indexes
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe core indexing concepts.
- Choose appropriate data types for indexes.
- Design and implement clustered and nonclustered indexes.
Module 5: Designing Optimised Index Strategies
This module explains covering indexes and the INCLUDE clause as well as the use of padding, hints and statistics. The module also covers the use of the Database Engine Tuning Advisor and index-related dynamic management views to assess indexing strategies.
Lessons
- Covering Indexes
- Managing Indexes
- Working with Execution Plans
- Using the DTE
Lab : Designing Optimised Index Strategies
After completing this module, you will be able to
- Describe the elements of an execution plan.
- Design effective indexing strategies.
- Monitor your system to assess the performance of your indexing strategy.
Module 6: Columnstore Indexes
This module explains columnstore indexes and how to use them to maximise the performance and scalability of database applications.
Lessons
- Introduction to Columnstore indexes
- Creating Columnstore Indexes
- Working with Columnstore Indexes
Lab : Using Columnstore Indexes
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Create columnstore indexes.
- Describe the considerations for updating tables with non-clustered columnstore indexes.
Module 7: Designing and Implementing Views
This module introduces Views, and explains how to create and manage Views. Also it focuses on the performance consideration for Views.
Lessons
- Introduction to Views
- Creating and Managing Views
- Performance Considerations for Views
Lab : Designing and Implementing Views
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the role of views in database development.
- Implement views.
- Describe the performance related impacts of views.
Module 8: Designing and Implementing Stored Procedures
This module describes the potential advantages of the use of stored procedures along with guidelines on creating them.
Lessons
- Introduction to Stored Procedures
- Working With Stored Procedures
- Implementing Parameterised Stored Procedures
- Controlling Execution Context
Lab : Designing and Implementing Stored Procedures
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of stored procedures and the potential benefits of using them.
- Work with stored procedures.
- Implement parameterised stored procedures.
- Control the execution context of a stored procedure.
Module 9: Designing and Implementing User-Defined Functions
This module explains how to design and implement user-defined functions that enforce business rules or data consistency, and modify and maintain existing functions written by other developers.
Lessons
- Overview of Functions
- Designing and Implementing Scalar Functions
- Designing and Implementing Table-Valued Functions
- Implementation Considerations for Functions
- Alternatives to Functions
Lab : Designing and Implementing User-Defined Functions
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Design and implement scalar functions.
- Design and implement table-valued functions.
- Describe implementation considerations for functions.
- Describe alternatives to functions.
Module 10: Responding to Data Manipulation via Triggers
This module, explains what DML triggers are and how they enforce data integrity. Also it focusses on the different types of triggers available, and how to define triggers in a database.
Lessons
- Designing DML Triggers
- Implementing DML Triggers
- Advanced Trigger Concepts
Lab : Responding to Data Manipulation via Triggers
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Design DML triggers.
- Implement DML triggers.
- Explain advanced DML trigger concepts.
Module 11: Using In-Memory Tables
This module covers the creation of in-memory tables and native stored procedures and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using in-memory tables.
Lessons
- In-Memory Tables
- Native Stored Procedures
Lab : In-Memory OLTP
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Design and implement memory-optimised tables.
- Create native stored procedures.
Module 12: Implementing Managed Code in SQL Server 2014
This module explains how to use CLR integrated code to create user-defined database objects that are managed by the .NET Framework.
Lessons
- Introduction to SQL CLR Integration
- Importing and Configuring Assemblies
- Implementing SQL CLR Integration
Lab : Implementing Managed Code in SQL Server 2014
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of SQL Server CLR Integration.
- Import and configure assemblies.
- Implement objects that have been created within .NET assemblies.
Module 13: Storing and Querying XML Data in SQL Server
This module introduces XML and shows how XML data can be stored within SQL Server and then queried, including queries written in a language called XQuery.
Lessons
- Introduction to XML and XML Schemas
- Storing XML Data and Schemas in SQL Server
- Implementing the XML Data Type
- Using the T-SQL FOR XML Statement
- Getting Started with XQuery
Lab : Storing and Querying XML Data in SQL Server 2014
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe XML and XML schemas.
- Store XML data and associated XML schemas in SQL Server.
- Implement the XML data type within SQL Server.
- Use the T-SQL FOR XML Statement.
- Work with basic XQuery queries.
- Shred XML to a relational form.
Module 14: Working with SQL Server 2014 Spatial Data
This module introduces Spatial Data, and explains how to work with SQL Server Spatial Data Types.
Lessons
- Introduction to Spatial Data
- Working with SQL Server Spatial Data Types
- Using Spatial Data in Applications
Lab : Working with SQL Server Spatial Data
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the importance of spatial data and the industry standards related to it.
- Explain how to store spatial data in SQL Server.
- Perform calculations on and query SQL Server spatial data.
Exam Track
During the course you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee:
Exam 70-464: Developing SQL Server Databases
This exam will measure you on the following skills:
- Implement database objects (30-35%)
- Implement programming objects (15-20%)
- Design database objects (25-30%)
- Optimise and troubleshoot queries (25-30%)
To achieve the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification, you are required to pass exam 70-764 as well as the exams aligned to one of the following MCSA:
What's Included
Microsoft Official Curriculum
- MOC 20464D - Developing SQL Server Databases
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
- * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
In order to be successful on the course it is recommended you have the following skills:
- Knowledge of writing T-SQL queries.
- Knowledge of basic relational database concepts.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
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