Introduction to Microsoft Transact-SQL Programming
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Introduction to Microsoft Transact-SQL Programming

Course Code: hsts-c20

What is included in this course

Course Description

This Transact-SQL programming course teaches students relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills in the Microsoft SQL Server environment. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. The course also covers Microsoft-specific T-SQL programming constructs, creation and use of stored procedures and user-defined functions, use of cursors and updateable views.

This class is intended for analysts, developers, designers, administrators, and managers new to the SQL programming language. Upon completion, participants will understand SQL functions, join techniques, database objects and constraints, and will be able to write useful stored procedures and views as well as complex queries and updates. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

You will learn:


Course Prerequisites

General computer knowledge. Familiarity with relational database concepts is helpful but not required.

Follow-up Courses

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administration, SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services, SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence Application Development (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS), SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence: Integration Services and Analysis Services

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Enrollment Fee

In-person in DC or live online for $2990 per course

Course Session Dates

Our courses are offered all year around. Upon registration we enroll you to the earliest available class but you can reschedule it free of charge.

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Course Outline

Topics Covered in this Course

1- Creating a Database

  • Database Development Methodology Overview
  • Building a Logical Data Model
    • Identifying Entities and Attributes
    • Isolating Keys
    • Relationships Between Entities
    • Creating Entity-Relationship Diagrams
  • Transforming to Physical Design
    • Migrating Entities to Tables
    • Selecting Primary Keys
    • Defining Columns
    • Enforcing Relationships with Foreign Keys
  • Constructing the Database Using DDL
    • Creating Tables, Indexes, Constraints and Views
    • Dropping Tables, Indexes, Constraints and Views
    • Modifying Tables, Indexes, Constraints and Views

2- Relational Database Fundamentals

  • Overview of Relational Database Concepts
  • Relational Databases and Relational Database Management Systems
  • Data Normalization
  • DDL Syntax

3- Writing Basic SQL Queries

  • Displaying Table Structures
  • Retrieving Column Data From a Table or View
  • Selecting Unique Values
  • Filtering Rows Using the WHERE Clause
  • Sorting Results Using ORDER BY
  • Joining Multiple Tables
  • Using Column and Table Aliases

4- Manipulating Query Results

  • Using Row Functions
    • Character
    • Numeric
    • Date and Time
    • Data Conversion (CAST and CONVERT)
  • Using the CASE Function
  • Handling Null Values

5- Advanced Query Techniques

  • Inner Joins
  • Outer Joins (Left, Right, Full)
  • Joining a Table to Itself
  • Subqueries
  • Tips for Developing Complex SQL Queries
  • Using Aggregate Functions
    • AVG
    • COUNT
    • SUM
    • MIN
    • MAX
  • Aggregating Results Using GROUP BY
  • Restricting Groups with the HAVING Clause
  • Creating Temporary Tables
  • Using Partitioned Aggregates

6- Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML)

  • Inserting Data into Tables
  • Updating Existing Data
  • Deleting Records
  • Truncating Tables

7- User-Defined Functions

  • Definition and Benefits of Use
  • CREATE FUNCTION
    • Syntax
    • RETURN Clause and the RETURNS Statement
    • Scalar vs. Table Functions
  • Comparison with Stored Procedures
  • Returning Scalar Values and Tables
  • ALTER and DROP FUNCTION

8- Stored Procedures

  • Definition and Benefits of Use
  • CREATE PROCEDURE
    • Syntax
    • Defining Input Parameters
    • Defining Output Parameters
    • Defining Optional Parameters
  • ALTER and DROP PROCEDURE
  • Implementation Differences

9- Triggers

  • Definition and Benefits of Use
  • Alternatives (e.g., Constraints)
  • CREATE TRIGGER
    • Syntax
    • Trigger Types
  • "Inserted" (or "NEW") and "Deleted" (or "OLD") Tables
  • Event Handling and Trigger Execution
  • ALTER and DROP TRIGGER

10- Complex Queries

  • Using Wildcard Characters with Like
  • Improving SQL Queries with Common Table Expressions (CTE’s)
  • Using the OUTPUT clause
  • Allowing Users to Build SQL Queries Dynamically

The following topics may be included at the discretion of your instructor.


11- T-SQL Code Constructs

  • Exploiting the Programming Features of T-SQL
    • Conditional Constructs
    • Looping Constructs
  • Building Multi-Batch Scripts
  • Invoking System Functions
  • Using Variables in Scripts
  • Using Temporary Tables in Scripts
  • Handling Errors
    • Using TRY...CATCH Blocks
    • Using System Variables and Functions

12- Working with Data Types and Functions

  • Effective Use of Data Types in SQL
    • String
    • Numeric
    • Time/Date
    • Other
  • Substitution of Non-null Values with the COALESCE and ISNULL Functions
  • Analyzing Data Points Using Ranking Functions

13- Using T-SQL Cursors

  • Overview of Cursors
  • Declaring a Cursor
  • Using OPEN CURSOR, CLOSE CURSOR, DEALLOCATE CURSOR Statements
  • FETCHing Results
  • Testing @@FETCH_STATUS and @@CURSOR_ROWS
  • Updating Records with Cursors

14- Working with Views

  • Benefits of Using Views
  • Creating Views
  • Modifying Data with an Updateable View
  • ALTER and DROP VIEW
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