SQL Server Querying and Programming

Learn to query and programme using SQL Server
Overview

This course will allow delegates to understand and use Transact SQL for both querying and programming (Q&P) in a Microsoft SQL Server environment. Additionally, this course is suitable for all versions of SQL Server.

Course Code
SQL4QAP
Duration
4 Days
Delivery Style
Classroom
Course Type
Public or Private
Max Delegates
12
Available as Nutshell
No

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Purpose of this course

This course covers important Transact SQL features such as data types, joins, sequences, subqueries, indexes and views. It includes creating stored procedures, user defined functions and triggers. Exercises are included to consolidate the skills taught.

Who is this course for

Database developers and support personnel who need to be able to query and programme SQL Server databases using Transact SQL. The course is also suitable for application developers (Visual Basic, C#, etc.) who need to query SQL Server databases.

You will learn how to
  • Write Transact SQL queries
  • Develop stored procedures
  • Use inner, outer and cross joins
  • Use many advanced Transact SQL syntaxes
  • Build indexes to improve query performance
  • Control locking and consistency through transactions
Benefits for your organisation

SQL Server is becoming an increasingly popular choice for enterprise wide applications. This course will give your organisation the ability to develop both Transact SQL queries and programmes. These queries and programmes will often be used as the basis of corporate reports.

Benefits for you as an individual

Many roles now require knowledge of SQL Server. This course will equip you with the skills to understand and use Transact SQL. You will have confidence to develop queries and programmes in Transact SQL.

Introduction to Databases
  • Database Basics
  • Data Types
  • Using SQL Server Management Studio
  • SQL Batches and the GO Command
Querying and Updating the Database
  • Selecting Data
  • Selecting Columns from a Table
  • Inner, Outer and Cross Joins
  • Overview of Graph Database
  • Union, Intersect and Except
  • Updating, Inserting and Deleting Data
  • Merging Data
  • Recording Changes
Tables
  • Creating & Altering Tables
  • Creating and Updating a Table with Transact SQL
  • Dropping Tables
  • Temporal Tables
Using Variables and Functions
  • Variables
  • Functions
  • Scalar Functions
  • Aggregate Functions
  • Splitting, Aggregating and Trimming Strings
Programming with Transact SQL
  • Stored Procedures
  • Creating Stored Procedures
  • Executing Stored Procedures
  • Controlling Flow of Code
  • User Defined Functions
Advanced Querying
  • Subqueries
  • Grouping and Summaries
  • Views
  • Common Table Expressions
  • Pivot Tables
  • Ranking Functions
  • Window Functions
Optimisation
  • Designing Indexes
  • Creating an Index
  • Creating an Index on a View
  • Viewing the Execution Plan
  • Putting the Performance Tools to Use
Advanced Programming with Transact SQL
  • Temporary Tables
  • Declaring a Variable with the Table Datatype
  • Dynamic SQL
  • Cursors
Introduction to SQL Server Support for XML
  • Introduction to XML
  • XML Casting
  • FOR XML
  • Overview of SQL Server Support for JSON
Data Integrity
  • Error Handling
  • Try... Catch Block
  • Transactions and Locks
  • Triggers
  • Triggers in Management Studio
Real World Development
  • Writing SQL for Reporting Tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Other SQL Server Technologies
  • Best Practices
Prerequisites

Delegates must have a good understanding of relational databases. This can be obtained by attending our SQL Server Essentials course. Delegates must also have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows.