SQL Querying: Fundamentals

Description

In this course, you will compose SQL queries to retrieve desired information from a database.

You will:

  • Connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query.
  • Include a search condition in a simple query.
  • Use various functions to perform calculations on data.
  • Organize the data obtained from a query before it is displayed onscreen.
  • Retrieve data from multiple tables.
  • Export the results of a query.

Lesson 1: Executing a Simple Query

 Topic A: Connect to the SQL Database

 Topic B: Query a Database

 Topic C: Save a Query

 Topic D: Modify and Execute a Saved Query

 

Lesson 2: Performing a Conditional Search

 Topic A: Search Using One or More Conditions

 Topic B: Search for a Range of Values and NULL Values

 Topic C: Search Data Based on String Patterns

 

Lesson 3: Working with Functions

 Topic A: Perform Date Calculations

 Topic B: Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions

 Topic C: Manipulate String Values

 

Lesson 4: Organizing Data

 Topic A: Sort Data

 Topic B: Rank Data

 Topic C: Group Data

 Topic D: Filter Grouped Data

 Topic E: Summarize Grouped Data

 Topic F: Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

 

Lesson 5: Retrieving Data from Multiple Tables

 Topic A: Combine the Results of Two Queries

 Topic B: Compare the Results of Two Queries

 Topic C: Retrieve Data by Joining Tables

 

Lesson 6: Exporting Query Results

 Topic A: Generate a Text File

 Topic B: Generate an XML File

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