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Video: Pt. 3 - Post-Install: Examining an Installation of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

  • ·Skill level: 200 (Beginner - Intermediate)
  • ·Run Time: 11:25
  • ·Instructor: Scott Whigham

Description:

This is part 3 of a 5 part video section about installation and usage of the Express Editions of SQL Server 2005. Scott Whigham provides with his superior knowledge while training us in non-technical terms in this beginner video for SQL Server. Amongst the very easy to understand SQL Server and XML, MSXML material reviewed you will also find the following subjects explained in this video:
  • Volume Shadow Copy Service
  • Explanation of VSSWriter
  • SQL Server Database Services
  • SQL Server Management Studio Express
  • Workstation components
  • Finishing up the Installation of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
  • Running SQL Server Management Studio Express from the start menu
  • Overview of installed options with SQL Server Management Express Edition
  • Manual installation of Books Online
  • Location and pathway for installation of files SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
  • Explanation of installed directories inside of the SQL Server 2005
  • Definition and explanation of an instance of SQL Server
  • Important directories within the SQL Server Installation
  • Various default installed databases within SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

This video is a fantastic addition to the section. Scott provides us with more information than you knew existed about Express Edition. The video provides a very professional easy to follow training perspective that is best suited for the beginner or intermediate SQL user looking to learn a little more about the Express Editions of SQL.

NOTE: This description was provided by one of our members, Wayne Leiser. Thanks, Wayne!

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Scott Whigham

Scott Whigham is the founder of LearnItFirst.com, one of the web's most extensive video training libraries focusing on technical training. Scott is also an experienced consultant, trainer, and author with more than a decade of hands-on experience working with SQL Server databases, writing and debugging applications using Visual Studio, and performance tuning. Scott designed the architecture (websites, class libraries, and database) for the LearnItFirst.com websites and, most re... (Scott's full bio can be found here)


NOTE: This video is part of our SQL Server 2005 Database Administration course.
This video is from Chapter 3: Getting Started with SQL Server 2005 Express Editions

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