Many organisations use databases to store their most critical information: the information that manages their day-to-day operations. After the data is stored in databases, however, it is useless unless you can retrieve it for further business analysis. One example of a database management system is Microsoft SQL Server 2012. The language you use to retrieve information from SQL Server 2012 databases is the Structured Query Language (SQL). This course, SQL Querying: Fundamentals, will teach you to use SQL as a tool to retrieve the information you need from databases.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is intended for individuals with basic computer skills, familiar with concepts related to database structure and terminology, and who want to use SQL to query databases.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Basic end-user computer skills and some familiarity with database terminology and structure are required.
COURSE CONTENT:
Executing a Simple Query
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Connect to a SQL Database
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Query a Database
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Save a Query
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Modify and Execute a Query
Performing a Conditional Search
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Search using one or more Conditions
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Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
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Retrieve Data based on Patterns
Working with Functions
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Perform Data Calculations
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Calculate Data using Aggregate Functions
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Manipulate String Values
Organising Data
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Sort Data
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Rank Data
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Group Data
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Filter Grouped Data
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Summarise Grouped Data
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Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators
Retrieving Data From Tables
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Combine Results of Two Queries
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Compare Results of Two Queries
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Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
Exporting Query Results
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Generate a Text File
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Generate an XML File
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
In this course, you will compose SQL queries to retrieve desired information from a database. You will:
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Connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query.
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Include a search condition in a simple query.
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Use various functions to perform calculations on data.
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Organise the data obtained from a query before it is displayed on-screen.
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Retrieve data from multiple tables.
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Export the results of a query.
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