SQL in SQL Server Training Course
This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to acquire the essential competencies required to extract, analyse, and report on data from any database. Participants will master:
- the methodology for constructing SQL queries
- the concept of relational databases and their practical applications
- the nature of relationships and the techniques for establishing them
- the fundamental 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 SQL, please refer to the SQL Fundamentals course.
This course is available as onsite live training in Greece 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, DCL
DQL (Data Query Language) in Detail
- 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
- Creating, altering, and dropping objects (CREATE, ALTER, DROP)
- Creating tables from 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)
- Handling Date
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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