Querying Microsoft SQL Server ®

Course details

Students learn the technical skills to write basic Transact-SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2014. This course is the foundation for all SQL Server-related disciplines; namely, Database Administration, Database Development and Business Intelligence.

Course Outline

1 - Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014

• The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
• SQL Server Editions and Versions
• Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
• Lab : Working with SQL Server 2014 Tools

2 - Introduction to T-SQL Querying

• Introducing T-SQL
• Understanding Sets
• Understanding Predicate Logic
• Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
• Lab : Introduction to Transact-SQL Querying

3 - Writing SELECT Queries

• Writing Simple SELECT Statements
• Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
• Using Column and Table Aliases
• Writing Simple CASE Expressions
• Lab : Writing Basic SELECT Statements

4 - Querying Multiple Tables

• Understanding Joins
• Querying with Inner Joins
• Querying with Outer Joins
• Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins
• Lab : Querying Multiple Tables

5 - Sorting and Filtering Data

• Sorting Data
• Filtering Data with a WHERE Clause
• Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options
• Working with Unknown and Missing Values
• Lab : Sorting and Filtering Data

6 - Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types

• Introducing SQL Server 2014 Data Types
• Working with Character Data
• Working with Date and Time Data
• Lab : Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types

7 - Using DML to Modify Data

• Inserting Data
• Modifying and Deleting Data
• Lab : Using DML to Modify Data

8 - Using Built-In Functions

• Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
• Using Conversion Functions
• Using Logical Functions
• Using Functions to Work with NULL
• Lab : Using Built-In Functions

9 - Grouping and Aggregating Data

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

10 - Using Subqueries

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

11 - Using Table Expressions

• Using Derived Tables
• Using Common Table Expressions
• Using Views
• Using Inline Table-Valued Functions
• Lab : Using Table Expressions

12 - Using Set Operators

• Writing Queries with the UNION Operator
• Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
• Using APPLY
• Lab : Using Set Operators

13 - Using Window Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions

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

14 - Pivoting and Grouping Sets

• Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
• Working with Grouping Sets
• Lab : Pivoting and Grouping Sets

15 - Executing Stored Procedures

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

16 - Programming with T-SQL

• T-SQL Programming Elements
• Controlling Program Flow
• Lab : Programming with T-SQL

17 - Implementing Error Handling

• Using TRY / CATCH Blocks
• Working with Error Information
• Lab : Implementing Error Handling

18 - Implementing Transactions

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