SQL in SQL Server Training Course
This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to acquire the essential skills needed to extract and analyze data from various databases and generate reports. Participants will learn:
- how to write SQL queries
- what relational databases are and how to utilize them
- the concept of relations and how to establish them
- the structure of data
- the differences between T-SQL and other SQL dialects
- practical skills for writing queries
This SQL course focuses on the Microsoft T-SQL dialect. If you are interested in generic SQL, please refer to the SQL Fundamentals course.
This course is available as onsite live training in Serbia 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
- Group functions
- Table joins
- JOIN clause
- UNION operator
- Nested queries
- Correlated subqueries
DML (Data Manipulation Language) Overview
- Inserting rows (INSERT)
- Inserting rows using a subquery
- Updating rows (UPDATE)
- Deleting rows (DELETE)
DDL (Data Definition Language) Overview
- Creating, altering, and dropping objects (CREATE, ALTER, DROP)
- Creating tables using a subquery (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
- What is Transact-SQL
- T-SQL and portability with other dialects (what to avoid)
- Handling Date
Requirements
Basic computer skills
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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