20461, Querying Microsoft SQL Server

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

This course is intended for Database Administrators, Database Developers, and Business Intelligence professionals. The course will very likely be well attended by SQL power users who aren’t necessarily database-focused or plan on taking the exam; namely, report writers, business analysts and client application developers.

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Working knowledge of relational databases.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.

This course helps people prepare for exam 70-461.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the basic architecture and concepts of Microsoft SQL Server 2014.
• Understand the similarities and differences between Transact-SQL and other computer languages.
• Write SELECT queries
• Query multiple tables
• Sort and filter data
• Describe the use of data types in SQL Server
• Modify data using Transact-SQL
• Use built-in functions
• Group and aggregate data
• Use subqueries
• Use table expressions
• Use set operators
• Use window ranking, offset and aggregate functions
• Implement pivoting and grouping sets
• Execute stored procedures
• Program with T-SQL
• Implement error handling
• Implement transactions

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014

The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
SQL Server Editions and Versions
Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio

Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL Querying

Introducing T-SQL
Understanding Sets
Understanding Predicate Logic
Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements

Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries

Writing Simple SELECT Statements
Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
Using Column and Table Aliases
Writing Simple CASE Expressions

Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables

Understanding Joins
Querying with Inner Joins
Querying with Outer Joins
Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins

Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data

Sorting Data
Filtering Data with a WHERE Clause
Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options
Working with Unknown and Missing Values

Module 6: Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types

Introducing SQL Server 2014 Data Types
Working with Character Data
Working with Date and Time Data

Module 7: Using DML to Modify Data

Inserting Data
UModifying and Deleting Data

Module 8: Using Built-In Functions

Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
Using Conversion Functions
Using Logical Functions
Using Functions to Work with NULL

Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data

Using Aggregate Functions
Using the GROUP BY Clause
Filtering Groups with HAVING

Module 10: Using SubqueriesT

Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
Writing Correlated Subqueries
Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries

Module 11: Using Table Expressions

Using Derived Tables
Using Common Table Expressions
Using Views
Using Inline Table-Valued Functions

Module 12: Using Set Operators

Writing Queries with the UNION Operator
Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
Using APPLY

Module 13: Using Window Ranking, Offset and Aggregate Functions

Creating Windows with OVER
Exploring Window Functions

Module 14: Pivoting and Grouping Sets

Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Working with Grouping Sets

Module 15: Executing Stored Procedures

Querying Data with Stored Procedures
Passing Parameters to Stored Procedures
Creating Simple Stored Procedures
Working with Dynamic SQL

Module 16: Programming with T-SQL

T-SQL Programming Elements
Controlling Program Flow

Module 17: Implementing Error Handling

Using TRY / CATCH Blocks
Working with Error Information

Module 18: Implementing Transactions

Transactions and the Database Engine
Controlling Transactions
Isolation Levels

Module 19: Improving Query Performance

Factors in Query Performance
Displaying Query Performance Data

Module 20: Querying SQL Server Metadata

Querying System Catalog Views and Functions
Executing System Stored Procedures
Querying Dynamic Management Objects

Infero Training Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.