Microsoft SQL Server 2016 And 2017 Querying Data For Report Developers 3 Days
Course Overview
INTRODUCTION This 3 day course is intended for students who need to familiarise themselves with the various querying techniques available to retrieve data from a Microsoft SQL Server database in a report authoring environment, whether that be through an implementation of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services or similar reporting tool. No previous knowledge of the SQL language is assumed as the course is designed from the ground up, starting with basic queries and advancing to more complex querying methods. The last module (which is optional) will also give students the opportunity to put their SQL skills into practice by creating a simple report. On completion of the course students will be able to retrieve data using the SQL language and write effective queries for reporting purposes. PREREQUISITES Students should ideally be familiar with basic programming concepts. They should also understand the fundamental design of relational databases including, but not restricted to, the purpose of primary and foreign keys, entity relationships, and data normalization. These prerequisites can be met by taking the 2 day “Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and 2017 Relational Database Design and Querying Fundamentals” course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand SQL Syntax
• Retrieve, Filter and Sort Data
• Work with the SQL Server Date and Time Data Types
• Query Data from Multiple Tables by Using Joins
• Summarize and Rank Grouped Data
• Combine and Limit Result Sets
• Work with Subqueries
• Understand Basic Common Table Expressions
• Implement Stored Procedures
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COURSE OUTLINE 1. Introduction to SQL Server Databases Objects in a SQL Server Database Database Diagrams Components of a SQL Server Database Table 2. Introduction to SQL and Transact-SQL ANSI-SQL and Transact-SQL (T-SQL) Categories of SQL Statements T-SQL Scripts Adding Comments to T-SQL Code 3. Using the SELECT Statement to Retrieve Data Examine the Basic Syntax of the SELECT Statement Using String Literals and Expressions Retrieving Columns of Data from a Table Using Aliases for Column Names 4. Filtering Rows of Data with the WHERE Clause How to Use the WHERE Clause Overview of Operators Filter Data by Using Comparison Operators Filter Data by Using String Comparisons Filter Data by Using Logical Operators Filter Data Using a Range of Values Filter Data Using a List of Values Filter Data with NULL Values 5. Formatting and Sorting Result Sets Sorting Data Using the ORDER BY Clause Eliminating Duplicate Rows with DISTINCT Introducing Native SQL Server Functions Functions Relating to NULL Values Using the CASE Expression 6. Working with SQL Server Data Types Native SQL Server Data Types Working with Variables Data Type Precedence Implicit Data Type Conversions Explicit Data Type Conversion Functions Querying and Modifying Date and Time Data Native SQL Server Date and Time Functions 7. Querying Data from Multiple Tables Using Joins Introduction to Joins Using Inner Joins Using Outer Joins Using Cross Joins Using Aliases for Table Names Joining More than Two Tables Joining a Table to Itself (Self Join) 8. Summarizing Data Using Aggregate Functions Using Aggregate Functions Native to SQL Server Using Aggregate Functions with NULL Values Grouping Summarized Data with GROUP BY Filtering Grouped Data Using the HAVING Clause 9. Ranking Grouped Data Ranking Data Using Ranking Functions Using ROW_NUMBER Using RANK Using DENSE_RANK Using NTILE 10. Combining and Limiting Result Sets Combining Result Sets Using the UNION Operator Limiting Result Sets Using the TOP Operator 11. Working with Subqueries Introduction to Subqueries Using Subqueries as Expressions and Derived Tables Introducing Correlated Subqueries Using EXISTS with Correlated Subqueries Introducing Temporary Tables 12. Common Table Expressions Introduction to Common Table Expressions Using Basic CTEs 13. Controlling Program Execution Control-of-Flow Language Statements 14. Implementing Stored Procedures Overview of Stored Procedures Creating and Using a Stored Procedure Parameterizing Stored Procedures 15. Designing a Simple Report in SSRS (Optional) Introducing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Creating a Report Project Creating a Report Creating a Data Source Creating a Dataset Designing a Basic Report |
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 And 2017 Querying Data For Report Developers 3 Days
Course Overview
INTRODUCTION This 3 day course is intended for students who need to familiarise themselves with the various querying techniques available to retrieve data from a Microsoft SQL Server database in a report authoring environment, whether that be through an implementation of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services or similar reporting tool. No previous knowledge of the SQL language is assumed as the course is designed from the ground up, starting with basic queries and advancing to more complex querying methods. The last module (which is optional) will also give students the opportunity to put their SQL skills into practice by creating a simple report. On completion of the course students will be able to retrieve data using the SQL language and write effective queries for reporting purposes. PREREQUISITES Students should ideally be familiar with basic programming concepts. They should also understand the fundamental design of relational databases including, but not restricted to, the purpose of primary and foreign keys, entity relationships, and data normalization. These prerequisites can be met by taking the 2 day “Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and 2017 Relational Database Design and Querying Fundamentals” course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand SQL Syntax
• Retrieve, Filter and Sort Data
• Work with the SQL Server Date and Time Data Types
• Query Data from Multiple Tables by Using Joins
• Summarize and Rank Grouped Data
• Combine and Limit Result Sets
• Work with Subqueries
• Understand Basic Common Table Expressions
• Implement Stored Procedures
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COURSE OUTLINE 1. Introduction to SQL Server Databases Objects in a SQL Server Database Database Diagrams Components of a SQL Server Database Table 2. Introduction to SQL and Transact-SQL ANSI-SQL and Transact-SQL (T-SQL) Categories of SQL Statements T-SQL Scripts Adding Comments to T-SQL Code 3. Using the SELECT Statement to Retrieve Data Examine the Basic Syntax of the SELECT Statement Using String Literals and Expressions Retrieving Columns of Data from a Table Using Aliases for Column Names 4. Filtering Rows of Data with the WHERE Clause How to Use the WHERE Clause Overview of Operators Filter Data by Using Comparison Operators Filter Data by Using String Comparisons Filter Data by Using Logical Operators Filter Data Using a Range of Values Filter Data Using a List of Values Filter Data with NULL Values 5. Formatting and Sorting Result Sets Sorting Data Using the ORDER BY Clause Eliminating Duplicate Rows with DISTINCT Introducing Native SQL Server Functions Functions Relating to NULL Values Using the CASE Expression 6. Working with SQL Server Data Types Native SQL Server Data Types Working with Variables Data Type Precedence Implicit Data Type Conversions Explicit Data Type Conversion Functions Querying and Modifying Date and Time Data Native SQL Server Date and Time Functions 7. Querying Data from Multiple Tables Using Joins Introduction to Joins Using Inner Joins Using Outer Joins Using Cross Joins Using Aliases for Table Names Joining More than Two Tables Joining a Table to Itself (Self Join) 8. Summarizing Data Using Aggregate Functions Using Aggregate Functions Native to SQL Server Using Aggregate Functions with NULL Values Grouping Summarized Data with GROUP BY Filtering Grouped Data Using the HAVING Clause 9. Ranking Grouped Data Ranking Data Using Ranking Functions Using ROW_NUMBER Using RANK Using DENSE_RANK Using NTILE 10. Combining and Limiting Result Sets Combining Result Sets Using the UNION Operator Limiting Result Sets Using the TOP Operator 11. Working with Subqueries Introduction to Subqueries Using Subqueries as Expressions and Derived Tables Introducing Correlated Subqueries Using EXISTS with Correlated Subqueries Introducing Temporary Tables 12. Common Table Expressions Introduction to Common Table Expressions Using Basic CTEs 13. Controlling Program Execution Control-of-Flow Language Statements 14. Implementing Stored Procedures Overview of Stored Procedures Creating and Using a Stored Procedure Parameterizing Stored Procedures 15. Designing a Simple Report in SSRS (Optional) Introducing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Creating a Report Project Creating a Report Creating a Data Source Creating a Dataset Designing a Basic Report |
