SQL Server Manual

Official Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell Notebook, and perform the practical.

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Practical 01 - Install SQL Server and SSMS

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
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STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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Create or open the practical object for Install SQL Server and SSMS.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Install SQL Server and SSMS as complete.

Expected Result

Install SQL Server and SSMS is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

Talk to Automation Advisor

Get expert guidance for course selection, corporate training, project support and practical learning path.

Course GuidanceSelect the correct PLC SCADA, corporate, online or Industry 4.0 path.
Batch SupportGet schedule, duration, mode and prerequisite guidance.
Project AdviceDiscuss plant, automation, reporting or training requirement.
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Practical 02 - Create Training Database

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
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STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Training Database.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Training Database as complete.

Expected Result

Create Training Database is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

Skills & Tools You Will Learn

Important automation skills are arranged for job-level, project-level and Industry 4.0 learning.

PLC ProgrammingLadder, SCL/ST, hardware, I/O mapping and troubleshooting.
SCADA / HMITags, screens, alarms, trends, scripts and reporting.
Industry 4.0 ToolsOPC UA, SQL Server, Python, dashboards and Excel/PDF reports.
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Practical 03 - Create Production Table

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Production Table.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Production Table as complete.

Expected Result

Create Production Table is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 04 - Create Alarm History Table

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Alarm History Table.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Alarm History Table as complete.

Expected Result

Create Alarm History Table is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

Why Choose Softwell Automation

Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.

Industry Experienced TrainerReal plant examples and project based training.
Hands-on LearningPLC logic, SCADA, VFD, communication and reporting practice.
Flexible ModesOnline, classroom, corporate and in-plant options.
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Practical 05 - Insert Manual Test Records

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Insert Manual Test Records.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Insert Manual Test Records as complete.

Expected Result

Insert Manual Test Records is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

Course Contents / Curriculum

The curriculum follows a practical sequence from fundamentals to project integration.

Level 01Basic PLC, wiring, addressing and ladder logic.
Level 02Advanced PLC, networking, SCADA and diagnostics.
Level 03OPC UA, SQL, Python, reports and IT/OT integration.
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Practical 06 - Import CSV Data

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
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STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Import CSV Data.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Import CSV Data as complete.

Expected Result

Import CSV Data is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions About SQL Server Practical Manual Industrial SQL Database Practical Manual

Who can join this training?

Students, freshers, working engineers, maintenance teams and corporate plant engineers can join based on their requirement.

Is practical training included?

Yes. The training is focused on PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, communication, troubleshooting and project based practice.

Can I request online or corporate training?

Yes. Softwell Automation provides classroom, online, corporate and in-plant training options.

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Practical 07 - Create Shift Report View

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Shift Report View.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Shift Report View as complete.

Expected Result

Create Shift Report View is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 08 - Daily Summary Query

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Daily Summary Query.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Daily Summary Query as complete.

Expected Result

Daily Summary Query is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 09 - Alarm History Query

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Alarm History Query.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Alarm History Query as complete.

Expected Result

Alarm History Query is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 10 - Energy Report Table

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Energy Report Table.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Energy Report Table as complete.

Expected Result

Energy Report Table is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 11 - Stored Procedure Report

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Stored Procedure Report.
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Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Stored Procedure Report as complete.

Expected Result

Stored Procedure Report is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 12 - Batch Report Query

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Batch Report Query.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Batch Report Query as complete.

Expected Result

Batch Report Query is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 13 - Export Report to CSV

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Export Report to CSV.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Export Report to CSV as complete.

Expected Result

Export Report to CSV is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 14 - Excel SQL Connection

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Excel SQL Connection.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Excel SQL Connection as complete.

Expected Result

Excel SQL Connection is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 15 - PDF Report Preparation

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for PDF Report Preparation.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical PDF Report Preparation as complete.

Expected Result

PDF Report Preparation is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 16 - Schedule Auto Report

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Schedule Auto Report.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Schedule Auto Report as complete.

Expected Result

Schedule Auto Report is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 17 - Database Backup

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Database Backup.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Database Backup as complete.

Expected Result

Database Backup is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 18 - Database Restore Test

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Database Restore Test.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Database Restore Test as complete.

Expected Result

Database Restore Test is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 19 - Read Only User Permission

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Read Only User Permission.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Read Only User Permission as complete.

Expected Result

Read Only User Permission is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Practical 20 - Final SQL Server Project

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

SQL ServerDatabaseReportsHistorian
Software: SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio
Setup: Engineering laptop, local SQL instance, sample production and alarm dataset
01
STEP 01
Open SQL Server Express / Standard and SQL Server Management Studio and load the training project for SQL Server Practical Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Final SQL Server Project.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this SQL Server reporting workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Final SQL Server Project as complete.

Expected Result

Final SQL Server Project is completed, verified and documented inside the SQL Server Practical Manual workflow.

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Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

SQL Server Manual: Practical Scope and Learning Value

This page is focused on SQL Server Manual and explains how it connects with Industrial Automation, Practical Guide, and practical industrial requirements. Softwell Automation presents the topic for engineers, students, maintenance teams and corporate learners who need clear technical understanding rather than only theoretical definitions.

How SQL Server Manual supports industrial automation

The learning path combines concept explanation, software workflow, hardware awareness, diagnostics and application-oriented practice. Related PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, networking, Practical Guide and Industry 4.0 resources are interlinked so visitors can move from introduction to practical implementation without searching disconnected pages.

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