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Course Outline

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2016

  • Core Architecture of SQL Server
  • SQL Server Editions and Versions
  • Initial Steps with SQL Server Management Studio
  • Lab: Utilizing SQL Server 2016 Tools

Introduction to T-SQL Querying

  • Overview of T-SQL
  • Concepts of Sets
  • Predicate Logic Explained
  • Logical Order of Operations in SELECT Statements
  • Lab: Basics of T-SQL Querying

Writing SELECT Queries

  • Constructing Simple SELECT Statements
  • Removing Duplicates using DISTINCT
  • Implementing Column and Table Aliases
  • Creating Basic CASE Expressions
  • Lab: Writing Fundamental SELECT Statements

Querying Multiple Tables

  • Understanding Join Concepts
  • Querying using Inner Joins
  • Querying using Outer Joins
  • Querying using Cross and Self Joins
  • Lab: Querying Across Multiple Tables

Sorting and Filtering Data

  • Data Sorting Techniques
  • Filtering Data using Predicates
  • Filtering with TOP and OFFSET-FETCH
  • Handling Unknown Values
  • Lab: Sorting and Filtering Data

Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types

  • Introduction to SQL Server 2016 Data Types
  • Managing Character Data
  • Handling Date and Time Data
  • Lab: Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types

Using DML to Modify Data

  • Inserting Data into Tables
  • Updating and Deleting Data
  • Generating Automatic Column Values
  • Lab: Modifying Data with DML

Using Built-In Functions

  • Querying with Built-In Functions
  • Utilizing Conversion Functions
  • Applying Logical Functions
  • Handling NULL with Functions
  • Lab: Using Built-in Functions

Grouping and Aggregating Data

  • Applying Aggregate Functions
  • Using the GROUP BY Clause
  • Filtering Groups with HAVING
  • Lab: Grouping and Aggregation

Using Subqueries

  • Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
  • Creating Correlated Subqueries
  • Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
  • Lab: Utilizing Subqueries

Using Table Expressions

  • Leveraging Views
  • Using Inline TVFs
  • Implementing Derived Tables
  • Utilizing CTEs
  • Lab: Using Table Expressions

Using Set Operators

  • Querying with the UNION Operator
  • Applying EXCEPT and INTERSECT
  • Using APPLY
  • Lab: Using Set Operators

Using Window Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions

  • Creating Windows with OVER
  • Exploring Window Functions
  • Lab: Using Window Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions

Pivoting and Grouping Sets

  • Querying with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
  • Working with Grouping Sets
  • Lab: Pivoting and Grouping Sets

Executing Stored Procedures

  • Querying Data via Stored Procedures
  • Passing Parameters to Stored Procedures
  • Creating Basic Stored Procedures
  • Working with Dynamic SQL
  • Lab: Executing Stored Procedures

Programming with T-SQL

  • Core T-SQL Programming Elements
  • Managing Program Flow
  • Lab: Programming with T-SQL

Implementing Error Handling

  • T-SQL Error Handling Strategies
  • Structured Exception Handling
  • Lab: Implementing Error Handling

Implementing Transactions

  • Transactions and the Database Engine
  • Controlling Transactions
  • Lab: Implementing Transactions

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of relational databases.
 35 Hours

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