Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Server 2012 (Voucher Included)

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Server 2012 course will teach you how to create database objects, like tables and design views. It will also teach you how to create and modify constraints, and create and alter DML triggers. You will learn to query data using select statements, implement sub-queries and data types, aggregate queries, and manage XML data. Modify data by creating and altering stored procedures, using statements like insert, update, and delete, combining datasets, and working with functions. Finally, troubleshoot and optimize SQL Server 2012 by optimizing queries, managing transactions, evaluating row-based operations, and implementing error handling.

Learn the steps involved in installing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining SQL Servers. You will also explore maintenance and management of the SQL server network and application. Learn how to design and implement a data warehouse, extract and transform data, load data, configure and deploy SSIS solutions, and build data-quality solutions. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is pre paid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

MS-026 Querying SQL Server

I.             Unit 1

A.  Handout

B.  Lecture: Intro to Databases

C.  Lecture: Tables and

D.  Lab: Installing SQL, SQL Management Studio, and Databases

E.   Quiz: Database Basics

F.   Lecture: T-SQL

G.  Lecture: More T- Lab: T-SQL Queries

H.  Quiz: T-SQL

I.    Lecture: Stored Procedures

J.   Lab: Create Stored Procedures

K.  Quiz: Stored Procedures (00:45:00)

L.   Handout: Obtaining the 70-461 Text and Sample Files

M. Lecture: Introduction to 70-4Querying SQL Server

N.  Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 1

O.  Lab: Query Processing

P.  Quiz: Query Processing

Q.  Unit 1 Exam

II.            Unit 2

A.  Lecture: Querying Data Using SELECT

B.  Lecture: Implementing Data Types

C.  Handout: Data Types and Functions

D.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 2

E.   Lab: The Select Clause

F.   Handout: Filtering and Sorting Data

G.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 3

H.  Lab: Filtering and Sorting Data

I.    Quiz: Selection, Filtering, and Sorting

J.   Lecture: CBT Nuggets: Implementing Subqueries

K.  Lecture: Combining Datasets

L.   Handout: Joins, Subqueries, and Set Operators

M. Lab: Joins, Subqueries, and Set Operators

N.  Lecture: Implementing Aggregates

O.  Handout: Grouping and Windowing

P.  Lab: Grouping and Windowing

Q.  Quiz: Joins, Grouping, and Windowing

R.  Unit 2 Exam

III.           Unit 3

A.  Lecture: Querying and Managing XML Data

B.  Handout: XML

C.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 7

D.  Lab: Using XML with T-SQL

E.   Lecture: Creating and Altering Tables with T-SQL

F.   Lecture: Creating and Modifying Constraints

G.  Handout: Table Creation, Alteration, and Constraints

H.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 8

I.    Lab: Working with Tables and Enforcing Data Integrity

J.   Quiz: XML and Data Integrity

K.  Lecture: Creating and Altering Views with T-SQL

L.   Lecture: Designing Views

M. Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 9

N.  Lab: Views

O.  Quiz: Views

P.  Unit 3 Exam

IV.          Unit 4

A.  Lecture: Modifying Data with T-SQL

B.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 10

C.  Lab: Creating, Modifying, and Altering Data

D.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 11

E.   Lab: IDENTITY, OUTPUT, and Merging

F.   Quiz: Modifying Data and Merging

G.  Lecture: Managing Transactions

H.  Lecture: Implementing Error Handling

I.    Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 12

J.   Lab: Transactions

K.  Lecture: Creating and Altering Stored Procedures

L.   Lecture: Creating and Modifying DML Triggers

M. Lecture: Working With Functions

N.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 13

O.  Lab: Triggers, Stored Procedures, and Functions

P.  Quiz: Transactions, Stored Procedures, and Functions

Q.  Unit 4 Exam

V.            Unit 5

A.  Lecture: Optimizing Queries

B.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 14

C.  Lab: Optimization

D.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 15

E.   Lab: Indexes and Statistics

F.   Quiz: Optimization, Indexes, and Statistics

G.  Lecture: Row-Based vs. Set-Based Operations

H.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 16

I.    Lab: Cursors, Sets, and Temporary Tables

J.   Quiz: Cursors, Sets, and Temporary Tables

K.  MS-026 Unit 5 Exam

VI.          Unit 6

A.  Lab: Installing VMWare

B.  Lab: Setting Up the Windows Server 2008 R2 Environment Using VMWare

C.  Lab: Installing SQL Server Enterprise and Databases on the Virtual Machine

D.  Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 17

E.   Lab: More Optimization

F.   Text Reading: 70-461 Training Kit: Chapter 6

G.  Lab: Downloading, Installing, and Attaching the Semantics Statistics Database

H.  Lab: Full-Text

I.    Quiz: Advanced Optimization and Full-Text

J.   Final Practice Exam A

K.  Final Practice Exam B

L.   Final Practice Exam C

M. Final Exam A

N.  Final Exam B

O.  Final Exam C

MS-027 Admin SQL Server

I.             Unit 1

A.  Handout

B.  Lab: Downloading Server 2008 and Creating Non-Server Core Machines 

C.  Lab: Creating Server Core Machine 

D.  Lab: Setting Up Virtual Machines to Enable Networking 

E.   Lab: Setting Up Domain Controller and Building the Networked Domain 

F.   Lecture: Introduction to 70-462 

G.  Lecture: Planning a SQL Server 2012 Installation 

H.  Lecture: Installing SQL Server 2012 

I.    Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 1

J.   Handout: Planning to Install SQL Server 2012 

K.  Handout: Installing SQL Server 2012 

L.   Lab: Initial Install of SQL Server 

M. Lab: Server Core, Features, and Connectivity 

N.  Lecture: Configuring and Managing Instances 

O.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 2

P.  Handout: Configuring and Managing SQL Server Instances 

Q.  Lab: Configuring and Managing SQL Server Instances 

R.  Quiz: Installing, Configuring, and Managing

S.   Lecture: Configuring SQL Server Components 

T.   Lecture: Configuring and Managing Databases 

U.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 3

V.  Handout: Configuring Additional Components 

W. Handout: Managing and Configuring Databases 

X.  Lab: Configuring SQL Server 2012 Components 

Y.   Quiz: Configuring Components

Z.   Unit 1 Exam

II.            Unit 2

A.  Lecture: Implementing a Migration Strategy 

B.  Lecture: Importing and Exporting Data 

C.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 4

D.  Handout: Migrating, Importing, and Exporting 

E.   Lab: Migrating, Importing, and Exporting 

F.   Lecture: Managing Logins and Server Roles 

G.  Lecture: Managing Users and Database Roles 

H.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 5

I.    Handout: Logins, Roles, and Users 

J.   Lab: Logins, Roles, and Users 

K.  Quiz: Migration, Logins, Roles, and Users

L.   Lecture: Managing and Troubleshooting Security 

M. Lecture: Auditing SQL Server 

N.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 6

O.  Handout: Securables 

P.  Handout: Troubleshooting and Auditing 

Q.  Lab: Security 

R.  Quiz: Security

S.   Unit 2 Exam 

III.           Unit 3   

A.  Lecture: Implementing Database Mirroring 

B.  Lecture: Implementing Replication 

C.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 7

D.  Handout: Mirroring 

E.   Handout: Replication 

F.   Lab: Mirroring and Replication 

G.  Lecture: Implementing a Clustered Instance 

H.  Lecture: Implementing Always On 

I.    Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 8

J.   Handout: Clustering 

K.  Handout: AlwaysOn 

L.   Lab: Clustering and AlwaysOn 

M. Quiz: Mirroring, Clustering, and Replication

N.  Lecture: Troubleshooting SQL Server 

O.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 9

P.  Handout: Performance Monitor, Pror, and Activity Monitor 

Q.  Handout: Performance Monitoring in SQL Server 

R.  Lab: Troubleshooting 

S.   Quiz: Troubleshooting

T.   Unit 3 Exam

IV.          Unit 4

A.  Lecture: Implementing and Maintaining Indexes 

B.  Lecture: Identifying/Resolving Concurrency Issues 

C.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 10

D.  Handout: Indexes 

E.   Handout: Transactions 

F.   Lab: Indexes and Concurrency 

G.  Quiz: Indexes and Concurrency

H.  Lecture: Managing SQL Server Agent 

I.    Lecture: Implementing a Backup Strategy 

J.   Lecture: Restoring Databases 

K.  Text Reading: 70-462 Training Kit Chapter 11

L.   Handout: Agent 

M. Handout: Backup 

N.  Handout: Restore 

O.  Lab: Agent, Backup, and Restore 

P.  Quiz: Agent, Backup, and Restore

Q.  Lab: Code Case Studies 

R.  Final Practice Exam A 

S.   Final Practice Exam B 

T.   Final Practice Exam C 

U.  Final Exam A 

V.  Final Exam B 

W. Final Exam C 

MS-028 Implement Data Warehouse

I.             Unit 1

A.  Handout

B.  Lab: Installing VMWare 

C.  Lab: Setting Up the Windows Server 2008 R2 Environment Using VMWare (if needed) 

D.  Lab: Installing SQL Server Enterprise and Databases on the Virtual Machine (if needed) 

E.   Lecture: Introduction to 70-463 

F.   Lecture: Designing and Implementing Dimensions 

G.  Lecture: Designing and Implementing Fact Tables 

H.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 1

I.    Handout: Data Warehouse Logical Design Supplementary Videos 

J.   Handout: Research Data Warehouse Logical Design 

K.  Lab: Data Warehouse Logical Design 

L.   Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 2

M. Handout: Research Data Warehouse Implementation 

N.  Lab: Implementing a Data Warehouse 

O.  Quiz: Data Warehouse Design and Implementation

P.  Lecture: Introduction to SSIS/Connection Managers 

Q.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 3

R.  Handout: Research SSIS Package Creation 

S.   Lab: Introduction to SSIS 

T.   Lecture: Designing Control Flow 

U.  Lecture: Implementing Control Flow 

V.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 4

W. Handout: Basic Control Flow Supplementary Videos 

X.  Handout: Introducing Control Flow 

Y.   Lab: Control Flow 

Z.   Quiz: SSIS Introduction and Control Flow

AA.               Unit 1 Exam

II.            Unit 2

A.  Lecture: Designing Data Flow 

B.  Lecture: Implementing Data Flow 

C.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 5

D.  Handout: Basic Data Flow Supplementary Videos 

E.   Lab: Data Flow 

F.   Handout: Enhancing Control Flow Supplementary Videos 

G.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 6

H.  Handout: Researching Control Flow Enhancement 

I.    Lab: Enhancing Control Flow 

J.   Quiz: Data Flow and Enhanced Control Flow

K.  Lecture: Implementing Package Logic 

L.   Lecture: Data Loading Options 

M. Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 7

N.  Handout: Enhancing Data Flow Supplementary Videos 

O.  Handout: Researching Data Flow Enhancement 

P.  Lab: Enhancing Data Flow 

Q.  Lecture: Implementing Auditing, Logging, and Event Handlers 

R.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 8

S.   Handout: Restartable Package Supplementary Videos 

T.   Lab: Transactions, Checkpoints, and Event Handlers 

U.  Quiz: Enhancing Data Flow and Transactions

V.  Unit 2 Exam

III.           Unit 3

A.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 9

B.  Handout: Researching Dynamic Packages 

C.  Lab: Dynamic Packages 

D.  Handout: Auditing and Logging Supplementary Videos 

E.   Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 10

F.   Handout: Researching Auditing and Logging 

G.  Lab: Auditing and Logging 

H.  Quiz: Dynamic Packages, Auditing, and Logging

I.    Lecture: Installing and Maintaining SSIS Components 

J.   Lecture: Deploying SSIS Solutions 

K.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 11

L.   Handout: Researching SSIS Packages 

M. Handout: Installing and Deploying Supplementary Videos

N.  Lab: Installing SSIS and Deploying Packages 

O.  Lecture: Managing SSIS Package Execution 

P.  Lecture: Configuring SSIS Security 

Q.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 12

R.  Lab: Executing and Securing Packages 

S.   Quiz: Installing, Deploying, Executing, and Securing SSIS Packages

T.   Unit 3 Exam

IV.          Unit 4

A.  Lecture: Troubleshooting Data Integration Issues 

B.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 13

C.  Handout: Troubleshooting Supplementary Videos  

D.  Handout: Researching Troubleshooting and Debugging 

E.   Lab: Troubleshooting Data Integration Issues 

F.   Lecture: Installing and Maintaining Data Quality Services 

G.  Lecture: Implementing Data Quality Services 

H.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 14

I.    Handout: Data Quality Services Supplementary Videos (24:40)

J.   Handout: Researching Data Quality Services 

K.  Lab: Data Quality Services 

L.   Quiz: Troubleshooting and Data Quality Services

M. Lecture: How To Use the Data Profiling Task (10:24)

N.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 17

O.  Handout: Researching DQS Data Cleansing Projects 

P.  Lab: Cleaning Data Using Data Quality Projects 

Q.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 18

R.  Handout: Researching Data Mining 

S.   Lab: SSIS and Data Mining 

T.   Quiz: Cleaning Data and SSIS Data Mining

U.  Unit 4 Exam

V.            Unit 5

A.  Lab: Installing the Windows SDK 

B.  Lecture: Implementing Script Tasks 

C.  Lecture: Implementing Script Components 

D.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 19

E.   Handout: Script Task Supplementary Videos 

F.   Handout: Researching Scripts in SSIS 

G.  Lab: Installing Visual Studio 2013 Community and VSTA 2012 

H.  Lab: Script Tasks 

I.    Lecture: Implementing Master Data Services 

J.   Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 15

K.  Handout: Master Data Services Supplementary Videos

L.   Handout: Researching Master Data Services 

M. Lab: Unpacking and Installing Office 2013 Trial and Tools for Office Runtime 

N.  Lab: Master Data Services 

O.  Quiz: Script Tasks and Master Data Services

P.  Lecture: Master Data Security (15:39)

Q.  Lecture: MDS Add-In for Excel (13:29)

R.  Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 16

S.   Handout: Researching Master Data Management 

T.   Lab: Managing Master Data 

U.  Quiz: Managing Master Data

V.  Unit 5 Exam

VI.          Unit 6

A.  Handout: Fuzzy Transform Supplementary Videos 

B.  Lecture: Fuzzy Transforms 

C.  Book Text Reading: 70-463 Training Kit: Chapter 20

D.  Handout: Researching Fuzzy Transformations 

E.   Lab: Identity Mapping and De-Duplicating 

F.   Quiz: Identity Mapping and De-Duplicating

G.  Final Practice Exam A 

H.  Final Practice Exam B 

I.    Final Practice Exam C 

J.   Final Exam A 

K.  Final Exam B 

L.   Final Exam C 

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac device.
• Mac users must have BootCamp working with a compatible Windows OS, or another method to simulate a Windows OS for the duration of their enrollment.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows XP or later.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

• To complete the labs, you must install and configure VirtualBox (instructions provided in course):

  • VirtualBox runs on most 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems
  • 6 GB of RAM is recommended, 4 is the minimum
  • 10 GB of Hard Drive space is recommended
• Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-461 Training Kit)
• Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (70-462 Training Kit)
• Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-463 Training Kit)

Prerequisites:

You should have a basic understanding of how to use a computer, in addition to basic networking skills. These skills can be learned in programs such as CompTIA A+ and Network+.

1.  Can I register for programs if I am an international student?

Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.  How long does it take to complete a program?

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Upon registering, you are given twelve (12) months to complete the program.

3.  Do I have to buy additional materials?

No additional materials are required for this program.

4.  Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

5.  What happens when I complete the program?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

6.  Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

7.  Who will be my instructor?

Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

8.  What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?

In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

9.  Can I use a Mac?

Yes, you can use a Mac for this program.

10.  How can I get more information about this program?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right.  You may also call us at 1-877-221-51511-877-221-5151 FREE.  We will answer your questions promptly.

11.  When can I start the program?

Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

12.  Does this program lead to a certification?

Yes, this program prepares you to take the MCSA certification exams 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463, which qualify you for the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 Certification. Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive vouchers for these Microsoft exams.