Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server

  This module introduces SQL Server, the versions of SQL Server, including cloud versions, and how to connect to SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio.

  • Lecture1.1
    The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
  • Lecture1.2
    SQL Server Editions and Versions
  • Lecture1.3
    Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
  • Lecture1.4
    Lab : Working with SQL Server Tools

• Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL Querying

  This module describes the elements of T-SQL and their role in writing queries. Describe the use of sets in SQL Server. Describe the use of predicate logic in SQL Server. Describe the logical order of operations in SELECT statements.

  • Lecture2.1
    Introducing T-SQL
  • Lecture2.2
    Understanding Sets
  • Lecture2.3
    Understanding Predicate Logic
  • Lecture2.4
    Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
  • Lecture2.5
    Lab : Introduction to T-SQL Querying

• Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries

  This module introduces the fundamentals of the SELECT statement, focusing on queries against a single table.

  • Lecture3.1
    Writing Simple SELECT Statements
  • Lecture3.2
    Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
  • Lecture3.3
    Using Column and Table Aliases
  • Lecture3.4
    Writing Simple CASE Expressions
  • Lecture3.5
    Lab : Writing Basic SELECT Statements

• Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables

  This module describes how to write queries that combine data from multiple sources in Microsoft SQL Server.

  • Lecture4.1
    Understanding Joins
  • Lecture4.2
    Querying with Inner Joins
  • Lecture4.3
    Querying with Outer Joins
  • Lecture4.4
    Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins
  • Lecture4.5
    Lab : Querying Multiple Tables

• Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data

  This module describes how to implement sorting and filtering.

  • Lecture5.1
    Sorting Data
  • Lecture5.2
    Filtering Data with Predicates
  • Lecture5.3
    Filtering Data with TOP and OFFSET-FETCH
  • Lecture5.4
    Working with Unknown Values
  • Lecture5.5
    Lab : Sorting and Filtering Data

• Module 6: Working with SQL Server Data Types

  This module introduces the data types SQL Server uses to store data.

  • Lecture6.1
    This module introduces the data types SQL Server uses to store data.
  • Lecture6.2
    Working with Character Data
  • Lecture6.3
    Working with Date and Time Data
  • Lecture6.4
    Lab : Working with SQL Server Data Types

• Module 7: Using DML to Modify Data

  This module describes how to create DML queries, and why you would want to.

  • Lecture7.1
    Adding Data to Tables
  • Lecture7.2
    Modifying and Removing Data
  • Lecture7.3
    Generating automatic column values
  • Lecture7.4
    Lab : Using DML to Modify Data

• Module 8: Using Built-In Functions

  This module introduces some of the many built in functions in SQL Server.

  • Lecture8.1
    Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
  • Lecture8.2
    Using Conversion Functions
  • Lecture8.3
    Using Logical Functions
  • Lecture8.4
    Using Functions to Work with NULL
  • Lecture8.5
    Lab : Using Built-In Functions

• Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data

  This module describes how to use aggregate functions.

  • Lecture9.1
    Using Aggregate Functions
  • Lecture9.2
    Using the GROUP BY Clause
  • Lecture9.3
    Filtering Groups with HAVING
  • Lecture9.4
    Lab : Grouping and Aggregating Data

• Module 10: Using Subqueries

  This module describes several types of subquery and how and when to use them.

  • Lecture10.1
    Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
  • Lecture10.2
    Writing Correlated Subqueries
  • Lecture10.3
    Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
  • Lecture10.4
    Lab : Using Subqueries