Description

In this course, students will compose SQL queries to retrieve desired information from a database.

Objectives

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query.
  • Include a search condition in a simple query.
  • use various functions to perform calculations on data.
  • Organize data obtained from a query before it is displayed on-screen.
  • Retrieve data from tables.
  • Format an output, save a result, and generate a report.
  • 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.

    1 - Executing a Simple Query

    • Connect to the SQL Database
    • Query a Database
    • Save a Query
    • Modify a Query
    • Execute a Saved Query

    2 - 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

    3 - Working with Functions

    • Perform Date Calculations
    • Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
    • Manipulate String Values

    4 - Organizing Data

    • Sort Data
    • Rank Data
    • Group Data
    • Filter Grouped Data
    • Summarize Grouped Data
    • Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

    5 - 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

    6 - Presenting Query Results

    • Save the Query Result
    • Generate an XML Report
    There are no prerequisites for this course.
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