SQL: Fundamentals of Querying
Days 1 Code SQLFUN Fee £495
You will compose SQL queries to retrieve desired information from a database.
Course Details
You will compose SQL queries to retrieve desired information from a database.
Target Audience
Individuals with basic computer skills, familiar with concepts related to database structure and terminology, and who want to use SQL to query databases.
Prerequisites
Basic end-user computer skills and some familiarity with database terminology and structure are required. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query.
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Use various functions to perform calculations on data.
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Retrieve data from tables.
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Include a search condition in a simple query.
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Organize data obtained from a query before it is displayed on-screen.
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Format an output, save a result, and generate a report.
Course Outline
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Executing a Simple Query
Connect to the SQL Database
Query a Database
Save a Query
Modify a Query
Execute a Saved Query -
Working with Functions
Perform Date Calculations
Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
Manipulate String Values -
Retrieving Data from Tables
Combine Results of Two Queries
Compare the Results of Two Queries
Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
Check for Unmatched Records
Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins
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Performing a Conditional Search
Search Using a Simple Condition
Compare Column Values
Search Using Multiple Conditions
Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
Retrieve Data Based on Patterns -
Organizing Data
Sort Data
Rank Data
Group Data
Filter Grouped Data
Summarize Grouped Data
Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators -
Presenting Query Results
Save the Query Result
Generate an XML Report
