Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2014 70-461

New York City

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2014: Course 20461D

Course Objectives:

• Describe the basic architecture and concepts of Microsoft SQL Server 2014.
• Understand the similarities and differences between Transact-SQL and other computer languages.
• Write SELECT queries
• Query multiple tables
• Sort and filter data
• Describe the use of data types in SQL Server
• Modify data using Transact-SQL
• Use built-in functions
• Group and aggregate data
• Use subqueries
• Use table expressions
• Use set operators
• Use window ranking, offset and aggregate functions
• Implement pivoting and grouping sets
• Execute stored procedures
• Program with T-SQL
• Implement error handling
• Implement transactions

Course Content:

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014

• The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
• SQL Server Editions and Versions
• Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio

Introduction to T-SQL Querying

• Introducing T-SQL
• Understanding Sets
• Understanding Predicate Logic
• Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements

Writing SELECT Queries

• Writing Simple SELECT Statements
• Eliminate Duplicates with DISTINCT
• Using Column and Table Aliases
• Write Simple CASE Expressions

Querying Multiple Tables

• Understanding Joins
• Querying with Inner Joins
• Querying with Outer Joins
• Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins

Sorting and Filtering Data

• Sorting Data
• Filtering Data with Predicates
• Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH
• Working with Unknown Values

Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types

• Introducing SQL Server 2014 Data Types
• Working with Character Data
• Working with Date and Time Data

Using DML to Modify Data

• Inserting Data
• Modifying and Deleting Data

Using Built-In Functions

• Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
• Using Conversion Functions
• Using Logical Functions
• Using Functions to Work with NULL

Grouping and Aggregating Data

• Using Aggregate Functions
• Using the GROUP BY Clause
• Filtering Groups with HAVING

Using Subqueries

• Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
• Writing Correlated Subqueries
• Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries

Using Table Expressions

• Using Views
• Using Inline Table-Valued Functions
• Using Derived Tables
• Using Common Table Expressions

Using Set Operators

• Writing Queries with the UNION Operator
• Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
• Using APPLY

Using Window Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions

• Creating Windows with OVER
• Exploring Window Functions

Pivoting and Grouping Sets

• Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
• Working with Grouping Sets

Querying data with Stored Procedures

• Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
• Passing Parameters to Stored Procedures
• Creating Simple Stored Procedures
• Working with Dynamic SQL

Programming with T-SQL

• T-SQL Programming Elements
• Controlling Program Flow

Implementing Error Handling

• Using TRY / CATCH Blocks
• Working with Error Information

Implementing Transactions

• Transactions and the Database Engine
• Controlling Transactions