Course
SQL Querying SQL Databases using T-SQL
Course Duration
2 Days
This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to create queries using Transact-SQL. It will teach you how to select, filter and sort data from multiple tables and how to use views and stored procedures.
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Public scheduled prices per delegate +VAT
This course is available as a private event. A private event can be held at one of our venues, your location, or somewhere else if you prefer.
Prerequisites
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- There are no technical pre-requisites for this course and it assumes no prior knowledge of SQL Server.
Target Audience
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- IT Professionals who will be writing queries for use with Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014 and 2016. Non-technical 'power users' will also benefit from the course if they are comfortable using sophisticated software tools like SQL Server Management Studio.
- The course is aimed at both non-technical 'power users' and IT Professionals who will be writing queries for use with Microsoft SQL Server.
What's included
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- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
Course Content
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Introduction to T-SQLThis module provides essential background information on Relational Database Management Systems and Microsoft SQL Server and introduces the main tool that will be used throughout the course - SQL Server Management Studio.
Familiarize yourself with SSMS
Introduction to the Query Editor -
Retrieving DataThis module describes the fundamental part of a T-SQL query: the SELECT statement.
Basic Select statements
Using expressions in Select lists -
Filtering RowsThis module describes how you can filter unwanted data out of your results using the WHERE clause.
Basic equality filters
Basic comparisons
Logical comparisons
String comparisons
NULL comparisons -
Sorting returned rowsThis module describes how to use the ORDER BY clause of a query to manage the order in which rows are returned.
Basic sorting
Sorting on expressions
Unique rows
Limiting results -
Grouping and Aggregating dataThis module describes how to use the aggregate functions of SQL to calculate results for a number of records at a time and how to group results into a series of values. Finally, it describes how to filter the grouped values.
Single aggregates
GROUP BY
HAVING -
Using multiple tablesThis module describes how to use JOIN clauses to retrieve data from multiple tables. It also covers the UNION, INTERSECT and EXCEPT keywords
Inner joins
Outer joins
Unions -
Using Views and Stored ProceduresThis module provides an introduction to the benefits of using pre-written queries which have been stored in the database.
Using views
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Common FunctionsThis module introduces you to some of the basic text, date and null-value manipulation functions that are built in to SQL Server.
Text functions
Date functions
NULL functions
Formatting dates -
Appendix : Modifying DataIf time allows and if enough delegates express an interest in the topic, this module gives a brief introduction to INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements.
Your SQL course can be delivered online or in-person. You can choose your learning path and delivery style. Learn in-person or online with our virtual classrooms. Your course can be delivered online, at your office or at one of our training venues, it's your choice. Small class sizes. Course materials included. Flexible course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Course materials available online using your personal training account.
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Course Options
Please contact us to discuss options for this coursePublic ScheduledPublic ScheduledFixed content, fixed date, fixed location, fixed length, multiple organisations - All you need to do is choose which course you would like to attend and contact us to book!PrivatePrivateFlexible content, flexible date, flexible location, variable length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.BespokeBespokeBespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.VirtualVirtualThese courses can be attended from anywhere.
- Virtual Training
IT Training Solutions Ltd
Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
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Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
Printed:4/19/2024 7:55:49 AM