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Video: Pt. 5 - Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Express

  • ·Skill level: 200 (Beginner - Intermediate)
  • ·Run Time: 15:17
  • ·Instructor: Scott Whigham

Description:

This is part 5 of a 5 part video section about installation and usage of the Express Editions of SQL Server 2005. The renowned trainer, Scott Whigham, provides us with his superior knowledge
while training us in non-technical terms in this beginner video for SQL Server. Amongst the very easy to understand detailed explanation of the introduction and configuration of the
SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMS), connecting to a database and the major differences between starting SQL Express and SQL Enterprise you will also find the following excellent training
material:
  • Intro to authentication in SQL Server
  • Real world errors when logging into SQL Express
  • How to identify and read what version of SQL Server you are currently using
  • Connecting to other SQL Instances
  • Connecting to an alias
  • Connecting to Object Explorer
  • Creation of a new database and tables
  • Navigation of Table Column Properties
  • Create Primary Keys
  • Working with the table properties
  • In depth discussion on adding data to tables via SSMS
  • Primary key error example
  • HOW TO properly backup a database
  • Discussion of lack of maintenance jobs within SQL Express
  • HOW TO properly restore a database from a backup
  • SQL Express vs Enterprise Edition security comparison
This is the icing on the cake; a wonderful end to a phenomenal section of videos that is sure to boost your knowledge up to the top along with everyone else. In less time than it takes to install SQL Server Express Editions and add-ons you can have all of the knowledge so you know what to do and what not to do. This video and video section is perfect for all beginners and intermediate users alike. If you need to know about it within the Express Editions, chances are very good it has been covered somewhere in this video section.

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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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