Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL course, it is recommended that participants have the following prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of relational databases and what they are used for.
• Familiarity with database design concepts, such as tables, rows, columns, and primary keys.
• Experience with using a computer, managing files, and navigating the operating system, preferably Windows.
• Knowledge of core programming concepts can be helpful, but not strictly necessary for beginners.
• While not mandatory, prior exposure to any programming or scripting language (such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, Java, or C#) may be beneficial.
• An eagerness to learn and a commitment to apply the concepts taught in the course.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation for the course material. The course is designed to guide learners through the basics of Transact-SQL to more advanced topics, and a willingness to engage with the material and practice the skills learned will contribute significantly to the success in the course.

Target Audience for Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL

The Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL course is designed for IT professionals seeking to master T-SQL for SQL Server.

• Database Administrators
• Database Developers
• Business Intelligence Professionals
• Data Analysts
• SQL Server Report Writers
• IT Professionals seeking to enhance their SQL querying skills
• System Engineers who manage and maintain SQL Server databases
• Aspiring SQL Server Data Professionals
• Technical Consultants who provide database solutions
• Students studying database management or computer science related courses

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL?

1. Introduction: Gain in-depth knowledge of T-SQL querying within Microsoft SQL Server, mastering data selection, manipulation, and retrieval techniques across diverse scenarios.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of Transact-SQL and its role in querying Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Master the use of the SELECT statement to retrieve data from SQL Server databases.
• Learn how to filter and sort query results using WHERE and ORDER BY clauses.
• Perform calculations and manipulate data using built-in functions and expressions.
• Gain proficiency in joining multiple tables to extract complex datasets through various types of JOIN operations.
• Implement advanced query techniques including subqueries, table expressions, and set operators like UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT.
• Aggregate data for summary reports using GROUP BY and filtering aggregates with HAVING.
• Explore SQL Server data types and learn how to use them effectively in T-SQL queries.
• Manipulate database data with INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements.
• Develop queries to implement window functions and transform data using PIVOT and grouping sets.
• Write and execute stored procedures with input and output parameters and manage data transactions to ensure data integrity.
• Incorporate error handling in T-SQL scripts using structured exception handling techniques.