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Transact SQL Tutorial: Pt. 2 - SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Functionality and Available Options (Including Writing Queries)

   Chapter: The Development Environment - Tools, Code Generation, and More
Download! Skill Level: 200 (Beginner - Intermediate)
Duration: 11:30
Size: 8.04MB
Versions/Editions Covered: SQL Server 2005
Added/Updated: Apr 19, 2007

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Another great introduction video to SQL SERVER MANAGEMENT STUDIO (SSMS) by Scott Whigham. This video leaps us onto the next stepping stone for SSMS. Scott not only continues his teachings about Generating Scripts within SSMS, he also gives is the another basic introduction to SSMS and explains why SSMS is the sole tool to utilize when writing TSQL. Included in this video are the following excellent features:
  • SQL SERVER Connection Requirements in 7.0 or 2000
  • SQL SERVER 2005 Color Coded Syntax
  • Disconnect and Switch Connection options
  • Basic Introduction to SAVE ME Asterisks
  • Basic Introduction to MDX and DMX Queries inside SSMS
  • Lack of Intellisense within SSMS
  • History of Intellisense
  • Third party Intellisense software is available
  • SSMS available options
  • Hot keys within SSMS and where to set them
  • SQL SERVER 2005 Chords - ie. Commenting out blocks of code (CTRL+K, CTRL+C)
  • How to comment and uncomment blocks of code with a couple pushes of keys
  • Funny SSMS non malicious bug in SSMS
This video is a must see, even if only for the bug within SSMS SP2. It is funny once you know about it and can be confusing if you see it before you know it is a BUG. Scott does a fantastic job of bringing us up to speed on the newest software used in developing TSQL (SSMS). This video is extremely easy to follow and is very well done.

NOTE: This video description was written by one of our members, Wayne Leiser. Thanks, Wayne!
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This video is part of the following video series: "An Introduction to the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)"
If you are new to vast world of Sql Server Management Studio (SSMS) or just looking to update your knowledge, then this video series is just what the doctor ordered! In this 4-part series, Scott Whigham will give you a great overview of SSMS, discuss the functionaltiy and availiable options for ssms, working with the query designer, and how best to view reports.

Highlights from this series:
  • JIT Compiling explanation of usage within SQL Server Management Studio
  • SSMS Terminology
  • Pertinent and important options available within SSMS
  • How to comment and uncomment blocks of code with a couple pushes of keys
  • Funny SSMS non malicious bug in SSMS
  • Benefits of the Change Scripts
  • Schema Change Definition
  • Introduction and explanation of the unified log viewer
  • Introduction to integration of reports in management studio
To view all videos in this series, click here

About the Instructor:
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 Whigham's full bio can be found on the About the Author page)

   
 
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