SQL Querying Fundamentals - Part 1

Course Overview

1 - Executing a Simple Query

• Connect to the SQL Database
• Query a Database
• Save a Query
• Modify a Query
• Execute a Saved Query

2 - Performing a Conditional Search

• Search Using a Simple Condition
• Compare Column Values
• Search Using Multiple Conditions
• Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
• Retrieve Data Based on Patterns

3 - Working with Functions

• Perform Date Calculations
• Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
• Manipulate String Values

4 - Organizing Data

• Sort Data
• Rank Data
• Group Data
• Filter Grouped Data
• Summarize Grouped Data
• Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

5 - Retrieving Data from Tables

• Combine Results of Two Queries
• Compare the Results of Two Queries
• Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
• Check for Unmatched Records
• Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins

6 - Presenting Query Results

• Save the Query Result
• Generate an XML Report

Course Comments

This course is the starting point for those who are new to SQL or a good refresher for those who have some knowledge but would like to fine tune their skills.

The SQL information is ANSI standards and can be applied to any RDBMS, including DB2, Oracle, SQL/Server, Sybase, etc.

You may also be interested in our Microsoft Querying Class:  Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence- Course 55232