Microsoft IT Academy: Course 10361: Creating and Managing Databases in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Online
This two-hour course provides you with the knowledge and skills to create and manage databases in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2. This course helps you prepare for the exams 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance and 70-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development.
- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
A good general knowledge of database concepts. Experience working with Windows and programming concepts. Understanding of server management concepts such as roles and tracing. A basic understanding of XML.
This clinic covers the following topics:
- Overview of SQL Server 2008 R2 databases
- Planning filegroups in SQL Server 2008 R2
- Creating and managing a SQL Server 2008 R2 database
- Using schemas in a SQL Server 2008 R2 database
- Best practices for creating and managing databases in SQL Server 2008 R2
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Define data sources and destinations.
- Use data flow paths.
- Use data flow transformations.
Self-taught online
To view this course, you need:
- A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Macromedia Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
- Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
- A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
- A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
- Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.
For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:
- Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)
- The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Window-Eyes from GW Micro
- JAWS from Freedom Scientific
- MSAA enabled
How to Enrol
- Email us: training@ucs.cam.ac.uk
- Telephone courses: (01223 3)34662
Important Information:
- To view this course you will need a Microsoft Live ID or Hotmail email account and to view the materials you will need to login and access the courses with Microsoft’s Explorer web browser (other browser systems may experience problems).
Booking / availability