SharePoint 2007/2010 training

Streamline is now delivering the following SQL courses.

These courses cover everything you need to deliver make best use of SQL 2008 in your business.

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Introduction to .NET for DBAs Using Visual Studio 2008 - 2 days

This course will give the working DBA sufficient skills with .NET so that they can use it effectively in all the areas supported by SQL Server. The course starts with learning Visual Basic language concepts, including Data Types, Variables, and Classes and Objects while building simple console applications. Then it moves on to handling exceptions by using try/catch blocks and other programming tools - ADO.NET will be used for connecting to data sources and related topics. You'll then learn to work with SQL 2008's features like SQL Server Management (SSMS), Object Explorer, Query Editor plus others and then the development feature SQL CLR (Common Language Runtime). Finally, there is an overview of SQL Business Intelligence for 2008.

Prerequisites: This course is intended for SQL Server 2005 or 2008 Database Administrators who need to work with various components of .NET in a support role. No previous experience is required with Visual Studio but a basic understanding of SQL Server and core DBA concepts is needed.

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Installing the Practice Files for ADO.NET Using VB 2008
  • Installing the Practice Files for SQL 2008 Developers
  • Installing the Practice Files for SQL 2008: Installing, Querying, and Security

Getting Started with .NET

  • Thinking about .NET
  • Using Visual Studio 2008
  • Debugging and Handling Exceptions

Data Types and Variables

  • Introducing Variables and Data Types
  • Working with Variables and Data Types

Classes and Objects

  • Introducing Objects and Classes
  • Creating Your Own Classes
  • Working with Classes

Handling Exceptions

  • Perspectives on Exception Handling
  • Getting Started with Exception Handling
  • Catching Specific Exceptions
  • Raising Errors
  • Running Code Unconditionally
  • Creating Exception Classes

Accessing Data with ADO.NET

  • The ADO.NET Object Model
  • Connecting to Data
  • Understanding Connection Pooling
  • Using Provider Statistics

Advanced SQLCLR Code Techniques

  • Advanced SQLCLR Code Modules
  • Managing Code Modules

Working with SQL Server Management Studio

  • Getting Started with Management Studio
  • Exploring the Object Explorer
  • Working with the Query Editor
  • Using the SQL Server Books Online

Business Intelligence Services

  • Introduction to Business Intelligence Services
  • Using Integration Services
  • Using Analysis Services
  • Using Reporting Services