1. Course 2778A Writing Queries Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Transact-SQL

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3. Introduction Name Company affiliation Title/function Job responsibility SQL Server experience Your expectations for the course

4. Course Companion CD Course Material http://www.microsoft.com/learning/ Lessons Labs Module Reviews and Takeaways Lab Answers A succinct classroom learning guide that provides critical technical information to optimize your in-class learning experience. Online Resources Student Course Files Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premium on-line resources designed to supplement the Course Handbook. Course Handbook

5. How to Use the Course Material http://www.microsoft.com/learning/ Use the handbook content as the primary resource for reference during the class. Use the troubleshooting tips and best practices in the Module Reviews and Takeaways section as on-the-job references. During the class, refer to the Companion CD while performing labs or as suggested by the instructor. Use the CD as your extended learning resource on the job. Course Handbook Course Companion CD

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7. Microsoft Learning http://www.microsoft.com/learning/ Course 2778A: Writing Queries Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Transact-SQL Course 6231A: Maintaining a Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Database Course 6232A: Implementing a Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Database

8. Microsoft Certification Program Exam number and title Core exam for the following track 70-433: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008, Database Development Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator http://www.microsoft.com/learning/

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10. Course Outline Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data Module 3: Grouping and Summarizing Data Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables Module 5: Working with Sub Queries Module 6: Modifying Data in Tables Module 7: Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes Module 8: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval Module 9: Using Advanced Techniques

11. Monday StartEndModule 8:008:30Introduction 8:309:30Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2008 9:309:45Break 9:4510:45Lab: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2008 10:4511:45Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data 11:451:00Lunch 1:002:00Lab: Querying and Filtering Data 2:002:15Break 2:153:15Module 3: Grouping and Summarizing Data 3:154:00Lab: Grouping and Summarizing Data

12. Wednesday StartEndModule 8:008:30Introduction 8:309:30Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables 9:309:45Break 9:4510:45Lab: Joining Data from Multiple Tables 10:4511:45Module 5: Working with Sub Queries 11:451:00Lunch 1:002:00Lab: Working with Sub Queries 2:002:15Break 2:153:15Module 6: Modifying Data in Tables 3:154:00Lab: Modifying Data in Tables

13. Thursday StartEndModule 8:008:30Introduction 8:309:30Module 7: Querying Metadata, XML and Full-Text Indexes 9:309:45Break 9:4510:45Lab: Querying Metadata, XML and Full-Text Indexes 10:4511:45Module 8: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval 11:451:00Lunch 1:002:00Lab: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval 2:002:15Break 2:153:15Module 9: Using Advanced Query Techniques 3:154:00Lab: Using Advanced Query Techniques

14. Introduction to Adventure Works In the labs throughout this course, you will work for Adventure Works. As you complete the labs, you will develop queries using Transact-SQL. Adventure Works Bicycle Manufacturing Company

15. Setup Virtual machineUsed as: 2778A-NY-SQL-01SQL Server for Adventure Works

16. Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1 Help the students to familiarize with the Virtual Server environment in which they will work to complete the course’s labs In this demonstration, you will learn how to: 1. Connect to the Virtual Server Administration Web site. 2. Configure the virtual machine settings by using the Virtual Server Administration Web site. 3. Connect to a virtual machine using the Virtual Machine Remote Control Client. 4. Shut down a virtual machine without saving any changes.

17. Demonstration: Using MSL Lab Launcher and Virtual Server The MSL Lab Launcher provides a single console through which all virtual machines in this course can be launched and accessed. All virtual machines will launch at a preconfigured date which allows us to bypass the need for activation. In this demonstration, you will learn how to: Open the Lab launcher Launch virtual machines Logon and Interact with the virtual machines How to shut down a virtual machine How to Reset a virtual machine