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Developing SQL Queries for SQL Server: Hands-On

 
Course: 534   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

You Will Learn How To

  • Develop complex and robust SQL queries for SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2000
  • Query multiple tables with inner joins, outer joins and self joins
  • Transform data with built-in functions
  • Summarize data using aggregation and grouping
  • Execute analytic functions to calculate ranks
  • Build simple and correlated subqueries

Course Benefits

Microsoft's Transact-SQL is the cornerstone of all SQL Server database operations. In this hands-on course, you learn to exploit the full potential of the SELECT statement to write robust queries using the best query method for your application, test your queries, and avoid common errors and pitfalls.

Who Should Attend

Those who are developing systems using SQL Server databases, or who are using SQL to extract and analyze data from SQL Server databases. Knowledge of SQL Server at the level of Course 131, "SQL Server 2005 Comprehensive Introduction," or Course 925, "SQL Programming Language Introduction," is assumed.

Hands-On Training

Learn by doing as you use Transact-SQL to solve problems and maximize performance. Instructor-led exercises include:
  • Handling NULL values in expressions and conditions
  • Coding inner and outer joins
  • Implementing self joins
  • Computing aggregate results
  • Adding subtotals and grand totals to aggregate results
  • Employing ranking and analytic functions
  • Reusing subqueries as common table expressions
  • Analyzing query plans and tuning queries

Related Courses

 
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Upcoming Dates

Jan 13 - 16, 2009
 Toronto
Jan 20 - 23, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Feb 17 - 20, 2009
 Los Angeles
Feb 24 - 27, 2009
 Philadelphia
Mar 10 - 13, 2009
 New York
Mar 17 - 20, 2009
 Chicago (Schaumburg)
Mar 24 - 27, 2009
 San Francisco Bay Area
Mar 31 - Apr 3, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
Apr 7 - 10, 2009
 Atlanta
Apr 7 - 10, 2009
 N. New Jersey
Apr 21 - 24, 2009
 Dallas
Apr 28 - May 1, 2009
 Boston (Waltham)
Apr 28 - May 1, 2009
 Ottawa
May 5 - 8, 2009
 Baltimore
May 5 - 8, 2009
 New York

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Developing SQL Queries for SQL Server: Hands-On

 
Course: 534   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 
Course 534 Content
 

Introduction and Overview

SQL fundamentals

  • Retrieving data with SELECT
  • Expressions
  • Literals
  • Handling NULLs properly

Executing queries

  • Analyzing query plans
  • Enhancing query performance
  • Testing queries
  • Selecting the best alternatives
  • Avoiding errors and pitfalls

Querying Multiple Tables

Implementing various types of joins

  • Inner joins
  • Cross joins
  • Left, right and full outer joins
  • Equijoins vs. theta joins
  • The performance implications of joins
  • Adding filter conditions to outer joins

Writing self joins

  • Joining a table to itself
  • Chaining self joins
  • Solving time-interval problems

Combining queries with set operators

  • UNION
  • UNION ALL
  • INTERSECT
  • EXCEPT

Scalar and Aggregate Functions

Taking advantage of scalar functions

  • Converting datatypes
  • Handling dates
  • Manipulating strings
  • Choosing the right function for the job

Summarizing data with aggregate functions

  • COUNT
  • SUM
  • AVG
  • MIN
  • MAX
  • Managing NULLs
  • Suppressing duplicates

Grouping data

  • GROUP BY vs. GROUP BY ALL
  • Applying conditions with HAVING
  • Calculating moving averages

Extending group queries

  • Nesting grouped aggregates
  • Joins and grouping
  • Introducing subtotals with CUBE and ROLLUP

Building crosstab reports

  • Using CASE to turn rows into columns
  • Applying PIVOT and UNPIVOT

Performing Extensive Analysis with Analytic Functions

The OVER clause

  • Specifying the ordering before applying the function
  • Splitting the result set into logical partitions

Calculating ranks

  • RANK and DENSE_RANK
  • ROW_NUMBER with ordered sets
  • Calculating percentiles

Extending the use of aggregates

  • Partitioning in multiple levels
  • Computing running totals
  • Comparing row and aggregate values

Building Subqueries

Simple subqueries

  • Subqueries in conditions and column expressions
  • Creating multilevel subqueries
  • Avoiding problems when subqueries return NULLs
  • Handling multirow subquery results

Correlated subqueries

  • Accessing values from the outer query
  • EXISTS vs. IN
  • Identifying duplicates
  • Avoiding accidental correlation

Common table expressions

  • Reusable subqueries
  • Recursive subqueries
  • Traversing hierarchies

Breaking Down Complex Queries

  • Overcoming SQL limitations
  • Reducing complexity and improving performance
  • Exploring alternatives for decomposing: tables, views, common table expressions, table-valued functions
 
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Developing SQL Queries for SQL Server: Hands-On Tuition

 
Course: 534   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

Course Tuition
$ 2,790 Standard Tuition
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