Querying Data with Transact-SQL (20761) Cardiff Training Course
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This course is designed to introduce students to Transact-SQL. It is designed in such a way that the first three days can be taught as a course to students requiring the knowledge for other courses in the SQL Server curriculum. Days 4 & 5 teach the remaining skills required to take exam 70-761.
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server
- The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
- SQL Server Editions and Versions
- Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
Lab : Working with SQL Server Tools
- Working with SQL Server Management Studio
- Creating and Organizing T-SQL Scripts
- Using Books Online
Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL Querying
- Introducing T-SQL
- Understanding Sets
- Understanding Predicate Logic
- Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
Lab : Introduction to T-SQL Querying
- Executing Basic SELECT Statements
- Executing Queries that Filter Data using Predicates
- Executing Queries That Sort Data Using ORDER BY
Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries
- Writing Simple SELECT Statements
- Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
- Using Column and Table Aliases
- Writing Simple CASE Expressions
Lab : Writing Basic SELECT Statements
- Writing Simple SELECT Statements
- Eliminating Duplicates Using DISTINCT
- Using Column and Table Aliases
- Using a Simple CASE Expression
Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables
- Understanding Joins
- Querying with Inner Joins
- Querying with Outer Joins
- Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins
Lab : Querying Multiple Tables
- Writing Queries that use Inner Joins
- Writing Queries that use Multiple-Table Inner Joins
- Writing Queries that use Self-Joins
- Writing Queries that use Outer Joins
- Writing Queries that use Cross Joins
Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data
- Sorting Data
- Filtering Data with Predicates
- Filtering Data with TOP and OFFSET-FETCH
- Working with Unknown Values
Lab : Sorting and Filtering Data
- Writing Queries that Filter Data using a WHERE Clause
- Writing Queries that Sort Data Using an ORDER BY Clause
- Writing Queries that Filter Data Using the TOP Option
- Write Queries that filter data using the OFFSET-FETCH clause
.Module 6: Working with SQL Server Data Types
- Introducing SQL Server Data Types
- Working with Character Data
- Working with Date and Time Data
Lab : Working with SQL Server Data Types
- Writing Queries that Return Date and Time Data
- Writing Queries that use Date and Time Functions
- Writing Queries That Return Character Data
- Writing Queries That Return Character Functions
Module 7: Using DML to Modify Data
- Adding Data to Tables
- Modifying and Removing Data
- Generating automatic column values
Lab : Using DML to Modify Data
- Inserting Records with DML
- Updating and Deleting Records Using DML
Module 8: Using Built-In Functions
- Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
- Using Conversion Functions
- Using Logical Functions
- Using Functions to Work with NULL
Lab : Using Built-In Functions
- Writing Queries That Use Conversion Functions
- Writing Queries that use Logical Functions
- Writing Queries that Test for Nullability
Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data
- Using Aggregate Functions
- Using the GROUP BY Clause
- Filtering Groups with HAVING
Lab : Grouping and Aggregating Data
- Writing Queries That Use the GROUP BY Clause
- Writing Queries that Use Aggregate Functions
- Writing Queries that Use Distinct Aggregate Functions
- Writing Queries that Filter Groups with the HAVING Clause
Module 10: Using Subqueries
- Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
- Writing Correlated Subqueries
- Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
Lab : Using Subqueries
- Writing Queries That Use Self-Contained Subqueries
- Writing Queries That Use Scalar and Multi-Result Subqueries
- Writing Queries That Use Correlated Subqueries and an EXISTS Clause
Module 11: Using Table Expressions
- Using Views
- Using Inline Table-Valued Functions
- Using Derived Tables
- Using Common Table Expressions
Lab : Using Table Expressions
- Writing Queries That Use Views
- Writing Queries That Use Derived Tables
- Writing Queries That Use Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
- Writing Queries That Use Inline Table-Valued Expressions (TVFs)
Module 12: Using Set Operators
- Writing Queries with the UNION operator
- Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
- Using APPLY
Lab : Using Set Operators
- Writing Queries That Use UNION Set Operators and UNION ALL
- Writing Queries That Use CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY Operators
- Writing Queries That Use the EXCEPT and INTERSECT Operators
Module 13: Using Windows Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions
- Creating Windows with OVER
- Exploring Window Functions
Lab : Using Windows Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions
- Writing Queries that use Ranking Functions
- Writing Queries that use Offset Functions
- Writing Queries that use Window Aggregate Functions
Module 14: Pivoting and Grouping Sets
- Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
- Working with Grouping Sets
Lab : Pivoting and Grouping Sets
- Writing Queries that use the PIVOT Operator
- Writing Queries that use the UNPIVOT Operator
- Writing Queries that use the GROUPING SETS CUBE and ROLLUP Subclauses
Module 15: Executing Stored Procedures
- Querying Data with Stored Procedures
- Passing Parameters to Stored procedures
- Creating Simple Stored Procedures
- Working with Dynamic SQL
Lab : Executing Stored Procedures
- Using the EXECUTE statement to Invoke Stored Procedures
- Passing Parameters to Stored procedures
- Executing System Stored Procedures
Module 16: Programming with T-SQL
- T-SQL Programming Elements
- Controlling Program Flow
Lab : Programming with T-SQL
- Declaring Variables and Delimiting Batches
- Using Control-Of-Flow Elements
- Using Variables in a Dynamic SQL Statement
- Using Synonyms
Module 17: Implementing Error Handling
- Implementing T-SQL error handling
- Implementing structured exception handling
Lab : Implementing Error Handling
- Redirecting errors with TRY/CATCH
- Using THROW to pass an error message back to a client
Module 18: Implementing Transactions
- Transactions and the database engines
- Controlling transactions
Lab : Implementing Transactions
- Controlling transactions with BEGIN, COMMIT, and ROLLBACK
- Adding error handling to a CATCH block
This course prepares candidates to take the Microsoft official exam.
Please note the exams are not included in the course and must be booked separately through Pearson Vue.
This course includes:
- Training from a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
- Computer / Laptop to use for the duration of the course
- Microsoft official courseware
- Online labs (if available)
- Refreshments
Course Key Points
Duration: 5 days
Accredited: Available
Exam(s): Not Included
Practice Exam(s): Not Included
Type: Available as Classroom, Virtual Live and In-house
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