This course is intended for Database Administrators, Database Developers, and Business Intelligence professionals. The course will very likely be well attended by SQL power users who aren’t necessarily database-focused; namely, report writers, business analysts and client application developers. Course OutlineModule 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2016This module introduces SQL Server, the versions of SQL Server, including cloud versions, and how to connect to SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio. Lessons
Lab : Working with SQL Server 2016 ToolsAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL QueryingThis module introduces the elements of T-SQL and their role in writing queries, describes the use of sets in SQL Server, describes the use of predicate logic in SQL Server, and describes the logical order of operations in SELECT statements. Lessons
Lab : Introduction to Transact-SQL QueryingAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 3: Writing SELECT QueriesThis module introduces the fundamentals of the SELECT statement, focusing on queries against a single table. Lessons
Lab : Writing Basic SELECT StatementsAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 4: Querying Multiple TablesThis module explains how to write queries which combine data from multiple sources in SQL Server. The module introduces the use of JOINs in T-SQL queries as a mechanism for retrieving data from multiple tables. Lessons
Lab : Querying Multiple TablesAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 5: Sorting and Filtering DataThis module explains how to enhance queries to limit the rows they return, and to control the order in which the rows are displayed. The module also discusses how to resolve missing and unknown results. Lessons
Lab : Sorting and Filtering DataAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 6: Working with SQL Server 2016 Data TypesThis module explains the data types SQL Server uses to store data. It introduces the many types of numeric and special-use data types. It also explains conversions between data types, and the importance of type precedence. Lessons
Lab : Working with SQL Server 2016 Data TypesAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 7: Using DML to Modify DataThis module describes the use of Transact-SQL Data Manipulation Language to perform inserts, updates, and deletes to your data. Lessons
Lab : Using DML to Modify DataAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 8: Using Built-In FunctionsThis module introduces the use of functions that are built in to SQL Server Denali, and will discuss some common usages including data type conversion, testing for logical results and nullability. Lessons
Lab : Using Built-In FunctionsAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating DataThis module introduces methods for grouping data within a query, aggregating the grouped data and filtering groups with HAVING. The module is designed to help the student grasp why a SELECT clause has restrictions placed upon column naming in the GROUP BY clause as well as which columns may be listed in the SELECT clause. Lessons
Lab : Grouping and Aggregating DataAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 10: Using SubqueriesThis module will introduce the use of subqueries in various parts of a SELECT statement. It will include the use of scalar and multi-result subqueries, and the use of the IN and EXISTS operators. Lessons
Lab : Using SubqueriesAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 11: Using Set OperatorsThis module introduces the set operators UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT to compare rows between two input sets. Lessons
Lab : Using SET OperatorsAfter completing this module, you will be able to:
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