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MCTS: SQL Server 2005

 

 

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications.

They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to explore the user interface.

Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers.

They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

MCTS: SQL Server 2005 at a glance

Typical job titles :

  • Database Administrator. 
  • Database Developer.

Minimum Courses:

3 Courses is the minimum to achieve MCTS: SQL Server 2005.

How to become MCTS: SQL Server 2005

    You must pass one exam that focuses on the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2005.

Microsoft MCTS: SQL Server 2005 exams and their preparation courses.

 

   70-431 - TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance  (Show Courses...)

the following courses helps you to prepare to this exam.

1) Workshop 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2005 product features and tools related to implementing a database.

Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on SQL Server 2005 product features and technologies for implementing a database.

 

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

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Create databases and database files.

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Create data types and tables.

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Use XML-related features in Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

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Plan, create, and optimize indexes.

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Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases by using constraints.

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Implement data integrity in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 by using triggers.

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Implement views.

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Implement stored procedures.

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Implement functions.

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Implement managed code in the database.

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Manage transactions and locks.

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Use Service Broker to build a messaging-based solution.

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Use Notification Services to generate and send notifications.

 

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

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Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.

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Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.

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Working knowledge of relational databases.

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Some experience with database design.

In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:

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Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL.

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Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database.

 

2) Workshop 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2005 product features and tools related to maintaining a database.

 

Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals who want to become skilled on SQL Server 2005 product features and technologies for maintaining a database.

 

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

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Install and configure SQL Server 2005.

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Manage database files.

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Backup and restore databases.

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Manage security.

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Monitor SQL Server.

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Transfer data into and out of SQL Server.

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Automate administrative tasks.

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Replicate data between SQL Server instances.

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Maintain high availability.

 

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must:

•

Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.

•

Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.

•

Working knowledge of relational databases.

•

Some experience with database design.

In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:

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Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL.

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Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database.