Course Overview
Many organizations 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.
What you’ll learn
In this course, you will compose SQL queries to retrieve desired information from a database.
- 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 on-screen.
- Retrieve data from multiple tables.
- Export the results of a query.
Requirements
- Basic end-user computer skills and some familiarity with database terminology and structure are required. Completion of one of the following Logical Operations courses or equivalent knowledge and skill are highly recommended
- Using Microsoft® Windows® 8.1
- Microsoft® Windows® 8 Transition from Windows® 7
Target audiences
- 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.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Topics6
- 1.11: 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
- 1.22: 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 Patterns
- 1.33: Working with Functions Topic A: Perform Date Calculations Topic B: Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions Topic C: Manipulate String Values
- 1.44: 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
- 1.55: 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
- 1.66: Exporting Query Results Topic A: Generate a Text File Topic B: Generate an XML File
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