Descrizione
On this immersed 3 day Microsoft Querying Data with Transact-SQL course, you’ll learn the skills to use the Transact-SQL language relevant to all SQL Server disciplines.
This course is part 1 of the Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 – Database Development training and certification programme.
You’ll use Official Course materials. You’ll also use Insoft’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, which will immerse you in topics like:
- Querying multiple tables
- Working with SQL Server 2016 data types
At Insoft we know your time is valuable. That’s why we give you the opportunity to gain your Microsoft Querying Data with Transact-SQL Training in just 3 days. We provide the best conditions for you to learn.
With us by your side, encouraging and guiding you along the way, you can enjoy 3 intense, focused days of quality learning in a distraction free environment. Your expert instructor will be working with Insoft’s unique accelerated learning methods, which include our exclusive lecture/lab/review methodology with real life cases putting you in the best possible position to learn and retain knowledge.
Sitting your Microsoft Querying Data with Transact-SQL Course with Insoft , means:
- You’ll get more hours of training per day, allowing you to get trained faster and more cost-effectively than with any other training provider.
- You will be trained by one of the most expert instructors in the world.
- You can focus purely on learning in our distraction free environment.
- Dedicated onsite support and access to your classroom at all hours.
- The price you pay is all-inclusive and covers all course materials, accommodation, meals and transportation service.
- The Certification Guarantee allows you to train again for free, if you do not pass first time. You only pay for any exams and labs, and accommodation.
This training already retired on 30th of June 2020.
Contenuti
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2016
This 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
The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
SQL Server Editions and Versions
Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
Lab : Working with SQL Server 2016 Tools
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the architecture and editions of SQL Server 2012.
Work with SQL Server Management Studio.
Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL Querying
This 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
Introducing T-SQL
Understanding Sets
Understanding Predicate Logic
Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
Lab : Introduction to Transact-SQL Querying
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the elements of T-SQL and their role in writing queries
Describe the use of sets in SQL Server
Describe the use of predicate logic in SQL Server
Describe the logical order of operations in SELECT statements
Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries
This module introduces the fundamentals of the SELECT statement, focusing on queries against a single table.
Lessons
Writing Simple SELECT Statements
Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
Using Column and Table Aliases
Writing Simple CASE Expressions
Lab : Writing Basic SELECT Statements
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Write simple SELECT statements.
Eliminate duplicates using the DISTINCT clause.
Use column and table aliases.
Write simple CASE expressions.
Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables
This 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
Understanding Joins
Querying with Inner Joins
Querying with Outer Joins
Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins
Lab : Querying Multiple Tables
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe how multiple tables may be queried in a SELECT statement using joins.
Write queries that use inner joins.
Write queries that use outer joins.
Write queries that use self-joins and cross joins.
Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data
This 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
Sorting Data
Filtering Data with Predicates
Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options
Working with Unknown Values
Lab : Sorting and Filtering Data
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Filter data with predicates in the WHERE clause.
Sort data using ORDER BY.
Filter data in the SELECT clause with TOP.
Filter data with OFFSET and FETCH.
Module 6: Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types
This 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
Introducing SQL Server 2016 Data Types
Working with Character Data
Working with Date and Time Data
Lab : Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe numeric data types, type precedence and type conversions.
Write queries using character data types.
Write queries using date and time data types.
Module 7: Using DML to Modify Data
This module describes the use of Transact-SQL Data Manipulation Language to perform inserts, updates, and deletes to your data.
Lessons
Inserting Data
Modifying and Deleting Data
Lab : Using DML to Modify Data
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Insert new data into your tables.
Update and delete existing records in your tables.
Module 8: Using Built-In Functions
This 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
Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
Using Conversion Functions
Using Logical Functions
Using Functions to Work with NULL
Lab : Using Built-In Functions
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Write queries with built-in scalar functions.
Use conversion functions.
Use logical functions.
Use functions that work with NULL.
Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data
This 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
Using Aggregate Functions
Using the GROUP BY Clause
Filtering Groups with HAVING
Lab : Grouping and Aggregating Data
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Write queries which summarise data using built-in aggregate functions.
Use the GROUP BY clause to arrange rows into groups.
Use the HAVING clause to filter out groups based on a search condition.
Module 10: Using Subqueries
This 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
Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
Writing Correlated Subqueries
Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
Lab : Using Subqueries
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the uses of queries which are nested within other queries.
Write self-contained subqueries which return scalar or multi-valued results.
Write correlated subqueries which return scalar or multi-valued results.
Use the EXISTS predicate to efficiently check for the existence of rows in a subquery.
Module 11: Using Set Operators
This module introduces the set operators UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT to compare rows between two input sets.
Lessons
Writing Queries with the UNION Operator
Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
Using APPLY
Lab : Using SET Operators
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Write queries using UNION, EXCEPT, and INTERSECT operators.
Use the APPLY operator.
Prerequisiti
In addition to professional experience, you must have the following technical knowledge:
- Working knowledge of relational databases.
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
- Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.
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