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MS-2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL
MS-2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL
This MS-2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL course will enable students write and execute the Transact-SQL statements. Students will use querying tool; write SELECT queries to retrieve data; group and summarize data by using Transact-SQL; join data from multiple tables; write queries that retrieve and modify data by using subqueries; modify data in tables; query text fields with full-text search; describe how to create programming objects; use various techniques when working with complex queries.
Intended Audience
- This course is intended for SQL Server database administrators, implementers, system engineers, and developers who are responsible for writing queries
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Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the uses of and ways to execute the Transact-SQL language
- Use querying tools
- Write SELECT queries to retrieve data
- Group and summarize data by using Transact-SQL
- Join data from multiple tables
- Write queries that retrieve and modify data by using subqueries
- Modify data in tables
- Query text fields with full-text search
- Describe how to create programming objects
- Use various techniques when working with complex queries
Duration
- 3 days, Instructor-led classroom training (8:30am to 5:00pm)
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality
- Working knowledge of relational databases
CTCLC Special Discounts
MS-2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL $1,495.00
MS-2778 Special Student price (3 or More from Same Company)
$1,195.00
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MS-2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL
- Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2008
- Querying and Filtering Data
- Grouping and Summarising Data
- Joining Data from Multiple Tables
- Working with Subqueries
- Modifying Data in Tables
- Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes
- Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval
- Using Advanced Querying Techniques
Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2008
- Overview of SQL Server 2008
- Overview of SQL Server Databases
- Overview and Syntax Elements of T-SQL
- Working with T-SQL Scripts
- Using T-SQL Querying Tools
- Lab : Using SQL Server Management Studio and SQLCMD
- Describe the architecture and components of SQL Server 2008.
- Describe the structure of a SQL Server database.
- Explain the basics of the SQL language.
- Describe the syntax elements of T-SQL.
- Explain how to manage T-SQL scripts.
- Use T-SQL querying tools to query SQL Server 2008 databases.
Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data
- Using the SELECT Statement
- Filtering Data
- Working with NULL Values
- Formatting Result Sets
- Performance Considerations for Writing Queries
- Lab : Querying and Filtering Data
- Retrieve data by using the SELECT statement.
- Filter data by using different search conditions.
- Explain how to work with NULL values.
- Format result sets.
- Describe the performance considerations that affect data retrieval.
Module 3: Grouping and Summarising Data
- Summarising Data by Using Aggregate Functions
- Summarising Grouped Data
- Ranking Grouped Data
- Creating Crosstab Queries
- Lab : Grouping and Summarising Data
- Summarise data by using aggregate functions.
- Summarise grouped data by using the GROUP BY and COMPUTE clauses.
- Rank grouped data.
- Create cross-tabulation queries by using the PIVOT and UNPIVOT clauses.
Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables
- Querying Multiple Tables by Using Joins
- Applying Joins for Typical Reporting Needs
- Combining and Limiting Result Set
- Lab : Joining Data from Multiple Tables
- Query multiple tables by using joins.
- Apply joins for typical reporting needs.
- Combine and limit result sets.
Module 5: Working with Subqueries
- Writing Basic Subqueries
- Writing Correlated Subqueries
- Comparing Subqueries with Joins and Temporary Tables
- Using Common Table Expressions
- Lab : Working with Subqueries
- Write basic subqueries.
- Write correlated subqueries.
- Compare subqueries with joins and temporary tables.
- Use common table expressions in queries.
Module 6: Modifying Data in Tables
- Inserting Data into Tables
- Deleting Data from Tables
- Updating Data in Tables
- Overview of Transactions
- Lab : Modifying Data in Tables
- Insert data into tables.
- Delete data from tables.
- Update data in tables.
- Describe transactions.
Module 7: Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes
- Querying Metadata
- Overview of XML
- Querying XML Data
- Overview of Full-Text Indexes
- Querying Full-Text Indexes
- Lab : Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes
- Query metadata.
- Describe the functionality of XML.
- Query XML data.
- Describe the functionality of full-text indexes.
- Query full-text indexes.
Module 8: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval
- Overview of Views
- Overview of User-Defined Functions
- Overview of Stored Procedures
- Overview of Triggers
- Writing Distributed Queries
- Lab : Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval
- Encapsulate queries by using views.
- Encapsulate expressions by using user-defined functions.
- Explain how stored procedures encapsulate T-SQL logic.
- Define triggers, types of triggers, create a trigger.
- Write distributed queries.
Module 9: Using Advanced Querying Techniques
- Considerations for Querying Data
- Working with Data Types
- Cursors and Set-Based Queries
- Dynamic SQL
- Maintaining Query Files
- Lab : Using Advanced Querying Techniques
- Explain the recommendations for querying complex data.
- Query complex table structures.
- Write efficient queries.
- Use various techniques when working with complex queries.
- Maintain query files.
CTCLC SQL Server Certification Path
Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
|---|---|
Exam 70-432 |
MS-2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL |
| MS-6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database | |
| MS-6232: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Databas |
Registration Information
For more Information on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or to Register:
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800