SQL in SQL Server Training Course
This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to develop the essential skills required to extract and analyze data from any database, as well as to generate comprehensive reports. Participants will gain knowledge in the following areas:
- techniques for writing SQL queries
- the concept of relational databases and their practical application
- the nature of relationships and methods for establishing them
- the underlying structure of data
- the distinctions between T-SQL and other SQL dialects
- hands-on skills for effective query writing
This course focuses on the Microsoft T-SQL dialect. For those interested in standard, generic SQL, we recommend the SQL Fundamentals course instead.
This course is available as onsite live training in Argentina or online live training.Course Outline
RDBMS (Relational DataBase Management System)
Relational Operators
SQL as a Declarative Language
SQL Syntax
SQL Sublanguages: DQL, DML, DDL, and DCL
DQL (Data Query Language) In-Depth
- SELECT clause
- Column aliases
- Table aliases
- Date types and Date functions
- Aggregate functions
- Table joins
- JOIN clause
- UNION operator
- Nested queries
- Correlated subqueries
DML (Data Manipulation Language) Overview
- Inserting rows (INSERT)
- Inserting rows via subquery
- Updating rows (UPDATE)
- Deleting rows (DELETE)
DDL (Data Definition Language) Overview
- Managing object lifecycle: creating, altering, and dropping objects (CREATE, ALTER, DROP)
- Creating tables using subqueries (CREATE TABLE .... AS SELECT...)
CONSTRAINTS Overview
- NULL and NOT NULL
- CONSTRAINT clause
- ENUM type
- SET type
- PRIMARY KEY
- UNIQUE
- FOREIGN KEY
- DEFAULT clause
Transactions Overview
- COMMIT
- ROLLBACK
- SAVEPOINT
- Implicit and explicit rollbacks and commits
T-SQL Dialects Overview
- Understanding Transact-SQL
- T-SQL and portability considerations with other dialects (best practices and pitfalls)
- Handling Date data
Requirements
Foundational computer literacy
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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Testimonials (2)
i really liked the pace of the training, and the exercises given inbetween the explanations
Trana
Course - SQL in SQL Server
Philip was very kind, his style of explaining SQL concepts is outstanding. I liked that he give us information and answered to questions which were not part of this course.
Stefan
Course - SQL in SQL Server
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