MCAD MCSE MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation, Exam 70-229: Microsoft(r) SQL Server(tm) 2000 ... 70-229, Second Edition (Pro-Certification)

Learn how to deliver powerful database solutions using SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition—and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the special exam-prep section and testing tool to measure what you know and where to focus your studies—before taking the actual exam. As you build the real-world expertise for designing data-driven business solutions, you’re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-229—a core exam for MCDBA certification and a key elective on the MCSE, MCAD, and MCSD tracks. Build the skills to: Develop a logical data model Create databases—files, objects, space management, and growth strategy Use Transact-SQL and Data Transformation Services (DTS) to manipulate data; extract data in XML format Program business logic using stored procedures, transactions, triggers, user-defined functions, and views Optimize database performance by using SQL Profiler and the Index Tuning Wizard • Design a security plan—data access, object-level security, and application roles Ready for the exam? Take practice tests on the CD. Your kit includes: Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives NEW—Test-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring NEW—More than 200 pages of exam prep and objective-by-objective review Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job 120-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Fully searchable eBook A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com. This chapter introduces you to SQL Server 2000 by describing the components of SQL Server and explaining how those components work together to provide a relational database management system (RDBMS).