20461 Querying Microsoft SQL Server®

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.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Write SELECT queries
Query multiple tables
Sort and filter data
Describe the use of data types in SQL Server
Modify data using Transact-SQL
Use built-in functions
Group and aggregate data
Use subqueries
Use table expressions
Use set operators
Use window ranking, offset and aggregate functions
Implement pivoting and grouping sets
Execute stored procedures
Program with T-SQL
Implement error handling
Implement transactions

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

Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.