Upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Non-MOC Course 7031: Five days; Instructor-Led

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Introduction

The purpose of this non-MOC 5-day instructor-led course is to teach database professionals working in enterprise environments how to upgrade to SQL Server 2005. Please note that because this is not official Microsoft Courseware, the following course outline follows the powerpoint slide decks only and will not follow the traditional format.


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Audience

This non-MOC course is intended for experienced database professionals who will be responsible for upgrading to SQL Server 2005. The target students for this non-MOC course already have an understanding of how to use the SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 and understand the new features and capabilities of SQL Server 2005.


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Prerequisites

Before attending this non-MOC course, students must:

Have thorough experience with SQL Server 2000

Have experience with SQL Server 2005 and a comprehensive understanding of all the new features and technologies

The relational engine

Storage engine

Integration Services

Analysis Services

Reporting Services

Be familiar with SQL Server 2005 features, tools, and technologies.


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Non-MOC Course Outline

Module 1: Feature Comparison (Day 1-3 PowerPoint Deck)

In this module, students will learn about key feature differentiators between the SQL Server 2005 Express. Workgroup, Standard and Enterprise editions.

Lessons

Introducing SQL Server 2005 Packaging & Pricing

Scale

HA/Engine

HA/Engine (2)

Management Tools

Replication

Analysis Services

Data Mining

Reporting Services

Integration Services

Notification Services

Module 2: Upgrade Technical Resource Guide (Day 1-4 PowerPoint Deck)

This module examines the various upgrade scenarios and answers questions on why to upgrade.

Lessons

Why Upgrade to SQL Server 2005

Upgrade Planning and Deployment

Enterprise Systems Upgrade Issues

Relational Database Upgrade Scenarios

Business Intelligence Upgrade Scenarios

Lab

Module 3: Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (Day 1-5 PowerPoint Deck)

This module examine how to upgrade SQL Server 2005 Express Edition.

Lessons

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

Product Release Plan

Usage Scenarios

Top 10 Reasons for Upgrading

Licensing

Features Comparison

Upgrading from MSDE 2000

Demo

Deploying Express

Common Issues

Upgrading to other SQL Server 2005 Editions

Lab

Module 4: Upgrading SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2005 (Day 1-7 PowerPoint Deck)

This module describes how to upgrade from SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2005.

Lessons

Server Requirements for Upgrading SQL Server 7.0

Upgrade Paths from SQL Server 7.0 to 2005

SQL 7.0 Upgrade known issues

Lab

Module 5: Planning Considerations for Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 (Day 2-2 PowerPoint Deck)

This module explains the various considerations to take into account when upgrading to SQL Server 2005.

Lessons

Definitions

What can be upgraded

How to upgrade

Upgrade Planning

Pre-upgrade

Upgrade Execution

Post-upgrade

In-place Upgrade vs. Migration

Upgrading Log Shipping

Upgrade Tips and Tricks

Lab

Module 6: Upgrading the Database Engine (Day 2-3 PowerPoint Deck)

This module shows students how to upgrade the database engine.

Lessons

Upgrading the Database Engine

Instances and Directory Structures

Resource Database

System Tables / Metadata

Backwards Compatibility

New Features in the Database Engine

Transparent Benefits of Upgrading to SQL Server 2005

Lab

Module 7: Native Client Upgrade Overview (Day 2-4 PowerPoint Deck)

This module covers how to upgrade the database client applications.

Lessons

Client connectivity options

SQL Native Client or MDAC?

Upgrade process

Demo - MARS

Upgrade issues

Using ADO with SQL Native Client

Backwards compatibility

Design considerations

Lab

Module 8: System.Data and SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Overview (Day 2-5 PowerPoint Deck)

This module explains how to include System.Data as part of an upgrade plan.

Lessons

What's new in System.Data

Upgrade Matrix and Issues

Client – 1.1 / Server – Upgraded to SQL Server 2005

Client – Upgraded to 2.0 / Server – SQL 2000

Client – Upgraded to 2.0 / Server – Upgraded to SQL Server 2005

Overall Backwards Compatibility

Lab

Module 9: SQL Server 2005 Database Upgrade Test Toolkit (Day 2-6 PowerPoint Deck)

This module covers the database upgrade test toolkit and how it can be used to simulate the performance/workloads of older versions of SQL Server in the new SQL Server environment.

Lessons

Playback Testing

SQL Server 2005 Application Compatibility Labs

SQL Server 2005 Database Upgrade Test Toolkit

Lab

Module 10: Analysis Services 2005 Overview (Day 3-2 PowerPoint Deck)

This module reviews SQL Server Analysis Services 2005.

Lessons

Analysis Services Overview

Data Mining Algorithms

The UDM – Key Features

Advanced Analytics:Data Mining – A complete and competitive offering

Mission Critical BI

Lab

Module 11: Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (Day 3-3 PowerPoint Deck)

This module explains how to upgrade Analysis Services.

Lessons

Three options for moving to AS2005

Upgrade (in place)

Migration (side by side)

Redesign

For each option we will cover:

Techniques

Pros

Cons

Upgrade Advisor

Upgrade Verification Tool

Known Backward Compatibility Issues

Upgrading Client Applications

Lab

Module 12: Getting the Most out of Project REAL (Day 3-4 PowerPoint Deck)

This module reviews Project REAL and how it can be used as resources.

Lessons

Overview of Project REAL

Contents of the Reference Implementation

Installing the Reference Implementation

A tour of the Reference Implementation

Relational Data Warehouse

ETL using Integration Services

Analysis Services cubes

Reports in Reporting Services

Lab

Module 13: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Overview (Day 4-2 PowerPoint Deck)

This module provides an overview of SQL Server 2005 Integration Services.

Lessons

Integration Services Overview

How Integration Services Works

Precedence constraints in control flow (work flow)

Life Cycle tools

Package Configurations

Overview of Integration Services Security

Deploying Integration Services Packages

Lab

Module 14: From SQL Server 2000 DTS to SQL Server 2005 SSIS: Upgrade and Migration (Day 4-3 PowerPoint Deck)

This module explains the migration story for SSIS 2005, describes tools and practices for migration and provide guidance for current engagements.

Lessons

From DTS to SSIS

Upgrade Experience

Support for Migration

Migrating Packages

Guidance for DTS Users

Lab

Module 15: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (Day 4-4 PowerPoint Deck)

This module provides and overview of SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services.

Lessons

What is SQL Server Reporting Services?

Lab

Module 16: SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Upgrade (Day 4-5 PowerPoint Deck)

This module explains how to setup and deploy Reporting Services and determine the appropriate upgrade and migration paths for Reporting Services.

Lessons

Overview of RS – short, to the point

Review setup in RS 2000 vs. setup in RS 2005

Review of deployment scenarios

Goals of upgrade

Process of upgrade – what happens, when

Migrating Report Server

Lab




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