Brian Alderman | MCT, CEO / Founder of MicroTechPoint
Pete Harris | Microsoft Senior Content Publisher
Industry-recognized consultant
Noted author and conference speaker
Brian’s expertise and designs range across Microsoft
operating systems
Brian has been focused on helping IT Pros and Database Administrators (DBAs) better
understand core Microsoft technologies for over 25 years.
A frequent presenter at SharePoint Conferences around the world, he has authored or
contributed to several SharePoint, SQL Server, and other technical books, and is a MCSE, MCT,
and MCITP: SharePoint and SQL Server Administrator.
Brian has a BS and MS in Computer Information Systems where he graduated summa cum laude
from Regis University of Colorado Springs and lives in Scottsdale, AZ where he enjoys playing
golf year round and traveling around the world.
Content Development Manager in Microsoft’s
Learning Experiences team
Focuses on SQL Server and Web training
With Microsoft since 1995
Part of the first team of developer training folks in the post-Microsoft
University era
Has built a variety of content and spoken to customers all over the world
Database Fundamentals
01 | Introducing core database concepts (50 minutes)
Define databases, example of relational database tables, and introduce common database terminology
02 | Relational Concepts (50 minutes)
Normalization, referential integrity, and constraints
03 | Creating databases and database objects (50 minutes)
Data types, database objects, DDL statements, and creating scripts
04 | Using DML statements (50 minutes)
DML statements, using the SELECT statement; using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE to manage data; indexes and triggers
05 | SQL Server Administration Fundamentals (50 minutes)
SQL Server security; securing database and objects; performing database backups and database restores
03 | Creating Databases and Database
Objects
Brian Alderman | MCT, CEO / Founder of MicroTechPoint
Pete Harris | Microsoft Senior Content Publisher
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