This document summarizes a training session on database fundamentals presented by Brian Alderman, CEO and founder of MicroTechPoint, and Pete Harris, a senior content publisher at Microsoft. The training covers core database concepts over 5 modules, including introducing relational database tables, normalization, creating databases and objects, using SQL statements to manage data, and SQL Server administration fundamentals. Brian Alderman has over 25 years of experience helping IT professionals understand Microsoft technologies, and Pete Harris has been with Microsoft since 1995 focusing on SQL Server and web training.

1. Brian Alderman | MCT, CEO / Founder of MicroTechPoint
Pete Harris | Microsoft Senior Content Publisher

2.  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.

3.  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

5. 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

6. 01 | Introducing Core
Database Concepts
Brian Alderman | MCT, CEO / Founder of MicroTechPoint
Pete Harris | Microsoft Senior Content Publisher

11. EmployeeID LastName FirstName Department
100 Smith Bob IT
101 Jones Susan Marketing
102 Adams John Finance

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