Administering Microsoft SQL Server Database (ITMT 2303)

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1 Administering Microsoft SQL Server Database (ITMT 2303) Credit: 3 semester credit hours (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None Course Description In-depth coverage of the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server databases. Required Textbook and Materials : Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance Microsoft Official Academic Course, Wiley, a. ISBN for print book is Approved 1/2013 b. ISBN for CourseSmart E-book is A portable external Hard Drive with a capacity of 500GB or larger. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Describe SQL Server architecture. (SCANS: C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F 1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17) Install SQL Server. (SCANS: C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F 1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17) Manage Files and Databases. (SCANS: C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F 1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17) Configure login security. (SCANS: C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F 1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17) Plan and implement database permissions. (SCANS: C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F 1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17) Implement a backup strategy. (SCANS: C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, F 1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F16, F17) SCANS Skills and Competencies Beginning in the late 1980 s, the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews with business owners, union leaders, supervisors, and laborers in a wide variety of work settings to determine what knowledge workers needed in order to perform well on a job. In 1991 the Commission announced its findings in What Work

2 Requires in Schools. In its research, the Commission determined that workplace know-how consists of two elements: foundation skills and workplace competencies. Course Outline A. Introduction 1. Considering Your Readiness for the Microsoft SQL Server Technical Specialist Course B. Installing Microsoft SQL Server 1. Installing SQL Server C. Navigating SQL Server 1. Using SQL Server Tools D. Data Types 1. Introducing Data Types E. Databases 1. Using Databases F. Tables 1. Using Tables G. Views 1. Using Views H. Constraints 1. Restricting the Data I. Stored Procedures 1. Using Stored Procedures J. Functions 1. Introducing Functions K. Service Broker 1. Understanding the SQL Service Broker Architecture L. Data Integrity 1. Understanding SQL Server s Security Architecture M. Permissions 1. Guarding Your Data N. Logins, Roles, and Credentials 1. Guarding Your Data O. Additional Security Tools 1. Guarding Your Data P. Backing Up and Restoring Databases 1. Backing Up Databases 2 2. Restoring Databases Q. Endpoints 1. Introducing Endpoints R. Linking Servers 1. Running Distributed Transactions 2. Configuring Linked Servers S. Triggers 1. Using Triggers T. Replication 1. Introducing Replication U. Performing Indexing and Full-Text Searching 1. Using Indexes V. Transactions and Locks 1. Using Transactions W. Moving Data 1. Moving Data X. Handling Specialty Data 1. Handling Special Data Y. High-Availability Methods 1. Choosing the Redundancy Features You Need 2. Understanding Clustering Z. Maintaining and Automating SQL Server 1. Automating Administrative Activities AA. Monitoring and Optimizing SQL Server 1. Monitoring and Optimizing Activities BB. SQL Server Management Tools 1. Controlling SQL 2. Policy-Based Management 3. Database Consistency Checks CC. Troubleshooting Techniques 1. Troubleshooting Techniques

3 2. Using Nongraphical User Interfaces Grade Scale A B C D 0 59 F Course Evaluation Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: 1. Labs 30% 2. Study Guides 10% 3. Chapter Tests 30% 4. Final Exam 30% Course Requirements 1. Demonstrate proficiency through hands-on labs as assigned. 2. Complete Study Guides or work sheets as assigned. Course Policies 1. No food, drinks, or use of tobacco products in class. 2. Beepers, telephones, headphones, and any other electronic devices must be turned off while in class. 3. Do not bring children to class. 4. No late assignments will be accepted. 5. Certification. If a student passes the certification test that is associated with this class, you will receive an A on the final exam and credit for 25% of your labs. If you have missed a previous test, you must still take the final exam to substitute for that grade. 6. Attendance Policy. Three absences are allowed. If a student is tardy to class or departs early three (3) times, it will be equal to one (1) absence. Each absence beyond three absences will result in a 2 point deduction from your final grade. 7. If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an F in the course. 8. Labs. Due dates will be announced by the instructor. 9. Tools. Return all tools and/or software to their designated place. 3

4 10. A grade of C or better must be earned in this course for credit toward degree requirement. 11. Additional class policies as defined by the individual course instructor. Disabilities Statement The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, these statutes require that all students with documented disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409) or visit the office in Student Services, Cecil Beeson Building. Course Schedule Week of Topic Reference Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Syllabus and policies Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Installing Microsoft SQL Server Chapter 3: Navigating SQL Server Chapter 4: Data Types Lab Introduce Project Chapter 5: Databases Chapter 6: Tables Chapter 7: Views Chapter 8: Constraints Chapter 9: Stored Procedures Chapter 10: Functions Chapter 11: Service Broker Chapter 12: Data Integrity Chapter 13: Permissions Chapter 14: Logins, Roles, and Credentials 4 pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp Week 8 Chapter 15: Additional Security Tools pp

5 Week of Topic Reference Chapter 16: Backing Up and Restoring Databases pp Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Chapter 17: Endpoints Chapter 18: Linking Server Chapter 19: Triggers Chapter 20: Replication Chapter 21: Performing Indexing and Full- Text Searching Chapter 22: Transactions and Locks Chapter 23: Moving Data Chapter 24: Handling Specialty Data Chapter 25: High-Availability Methods Chapter 26: Maintaining and Automating SQL Server Chapter 27: Monitoring and Optimizing SQL Server Chapter 28: SQL Server Management Tools Chapter 29: Troubleshooting Techniques Submit Project Final Exam pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp pp

6 Contact Information Program Director: Lauri Arnold Program Director Computer Networking and Troubleshooting Technology Office: Office 103C, TA-4 Telephone: (409) Additional Course Policies Additional policies may be determined by individual course instructors. These policies will be indicated in the syllabus that is issued at the start of the course. 6