Course 2778A

Writing Queries Using

Microsoft SQL Server
2008 Transact-SQL
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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
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About This Course
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Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-
SQL in SQL Server 2008
Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data
Module 3: Grouping and Summarizing Data
Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables
Module 5: Working with Subqueries
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
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
Setup
Virtual machine Used as:
2778A-NY-SQL-01 SQL Server for Adventure Works
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
courses 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.

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 by pass 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