Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025 teaches data analysts, database administrators, and data engineers how to write efficient Transact-SQL queries to retrieve, filter, join, and aggregate data across Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Fabric. It solves the critical pain point of extracting actionable insights from complex datasets using modern T-SQL enhancements like vector search, AI integration, and JSON support. With SQL skills required in over 275,000 U.S. job postings and demand growing at 9% through 2030, mastering this course positions professionals at the forefront of data-driven decision-making.
This course prepares learners for the DP-080: Querying Data with Transact-SQL certification, validating foundational T-SQL proficiency. Koenig Solutions provides official Microsoft courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on practice with SQL Server 2025’s AI-powered features like VECTOR_SEARCH and DiskANN indexing. Graduates gain the expertise to unlock semantic data exploration and advance into high-impact roles in database development and analytics.
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Course Overview
The Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025 course by Microsoft is designed for data professionals seeking to master Transact-SQL in the latest version of Microsoft’s enterprise database platform. This training prepares learners for real-world querying tasks and supports preparation for current Microsoft data certification paths, building directly on skills assessed in legacy Exam 70-761: Querying Data with Transact-SQL. Targeted at data analysts, database administrators, and data engineers, this course equips professionals with advanced T-SQL techniques needed to manage, query, and transform data across on-premises and cloud environments. With over 75% of Fortune 500 companies relying on SQL Server for mission-critical workloads, expertise in Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025 remains a high-demand skill across industries.
Students engage with key Microsoft technologies including SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, PolyBase, and the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) environment. The hands-on lab component is delivered through the Microsoft Learn sandbox, where students build real-world solutions such as AI-powered vector search queries, JSON data transformations, and fuzzy string matching using new T-SQL functions like EDIT_DISTANCE and JARO_WINKLER_SIMILARITY. Learners configure vector indexes, implement pattern matching for text extraction, and optimize query performance using intelligent query processing. A capstone scenario involves querying hybrid data from external sources using PolyBase with S3-compatible storage, simulating modern data lake architectures.
This course strengthens career pathways toward Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate and related credentials, which are recognized globally for validating enterprise data proficiency. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 15–20%, with database roles averaging $95,000 annually in the U.S. according to Microsoft’s 2024 labor market analysis. Koenig Solutions enhances learning outcomes with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official Microsoft courseware, and access to expert instructors for 1-on-1 doubt resolution. Upon completion, learners are positioned to design intelligent, scalable data solutions using Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025, driving innovation in AI-enhanced analytics and hybrid cloud environments.
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for database connectivity and query execution.
- Proficiency in Transact-SQL (T-SQL) syntax, specifically the use of JOIN, WHERE, and GROUP BY clauses.
- Understanding of relational database design principles, including primary keys, foreign keys, and normalization.
- Access to a SQL Server 2025 instance for hands-on practice with query development.
- Knowledge of SQL Server index structures and their impact on query performance and data retrieval efficiency.
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Transact-SQL Fundamentals (DP-300 Alignment: Querying Data)
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Day 2– Data Manipulation and Querying (DP-300 Alignment: Querying Data)
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Day 3– Aggregation and Analytical Functions (DP-300 Alignment: Querying Data)
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Day 4– Performance Tuning and Optimization (DP-300 Alignment: Performance Tuning)
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Day 5– Modern Data: AI and Vector Features (DP-300 Alignment: Modern Data)
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- SQL Server Database Administrator
- Database Developer
- Data Engineer
- Database Analyst
- SQL Server Developer
- Database Engineer
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and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2025 certified professionals
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