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Using SQL to Manage Database Objects
SQL is a powerful language for querying, changing, and deleting data. Almost every person in IT will encounter SQL queries at some point in their work. Being familiar with how to use it effectively can help you achieve greater success in your current role and possibly even set you up to move into a different role. In this hands-on lab, you will work with methods of managing database objects. This includes creating, altering, and dropping items, such as tables and views.

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Challenge
Create a SQL Database
From the Azure portal, create a SQL database named manage_lab using the provided resource group that is configured with a sample dataset. Create a new SQL Server named acgsql-XXXXX (replacing the XXXXX with random numbers to make it unique). Once the resources are created, modify the server firewall to allow your client IP address.
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Challenge
Connect to the Client
In Visual Studio Code, enable the MSSQL extension and create a connection profile to connect to the previously created server and database. Use the login credentials you created when configuring the database.
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Create an Index for Product Name and Color
In Visual Studio Code, create an index for the
Name
andColor
columns on theProduct
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Update the Product Description View
In order to provide the analytics group with more detail, update the
ProductAndDescription
view to include theProductNumber
column from theProduct
table.Hint: Use the current definition, and change
CREATE
toALTER
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Challenge
Delete the Unused ErrorLog Table
The owners of the
ErrorLog
table have confirmed it's no longer in use, and they want to delete it. Write a statement to drop the table.
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