1 – Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014
- The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
- SQL Server Editions and Versions
- Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
- Lab : Working with SQL Server 2014 Tools
2 – Introduction to T-SQL Querying
- Introducing T-SQL
- Understanding Sets
- Understanding Predicate Logic
- Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
- Lab : Introduction to Transact-SQL Querying
3 – Writing SELECT Queries
- Writing Simple SELECT Statements
- Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
- Using Column and Table Aliases
- Writing Simple CASE Expressions
- Lab : Writing Basic SELECT Statements
4 – Querying Multiple Tables
- Understanding Joins
- Querying with Inner Joins
- Querying with Outer Joins
- Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins
- Lab : Querying Multiple Tables
5 – Sorting and Filtering Data
- Sorting Data
- Filtering Data with a WHERE Clause
- Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options
- Working with Unknown and Missing Values
- Lab : Sorting and Filtering Data
6 – Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types
- Introducing SQL Server 2014 Data Types
- Working with Character Data
- Working with Date and Time Data
- Lab : Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types
7 – Using DML to Modify Data
- Inserting Data
- Modifying and Deleting Data
- Lab : Using DML to Modify Data
8 – Using Built-In Functions
- Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
- Using Conversion Functions
- Using Logical Functions
- Using Functions to Work with NULL
- Lab : Using Built-In Functions
9 – Grouping and Aggregating Data
- Using Aggregate Functions
- Using the GROUP BY Clause
- Filtering Groups with HAVING
- Lab : Grouping and Aggregating Data
10 – Using Subqueries
- Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
- Writing Correlated Subqueries
- Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
- Lab : Using Subqueries
11 – Using Table Expressions
- Using Derived Tables
- Using Common Table Expressions
- Using Views
- Using Inline Table-Valued Functions
- Lab : Using Table Expressions
12 – Using Set Operators
- Writing Queries with the UNION Operator
- Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
- Using APPLY
- Lab : Using Set Operators
13 – Using Window Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions
- Creating Windows with OVER
- Exploring Window Functions
- Lab : Using Window Ranking, Offset and Aggregate Functions
14 – Pivoting and Grouping Sets
- Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
- Working with Grouping Sets
- Lab : Pivoting and Grouping Sets
15 – Executing Stored Procedures
- Querying Data with Stored Procedures
- Passing Parameters to Stored Procedures
- Creating Simple Stored Procedures
- Working with Dynamic SQL
- Lab : Executing Stored Procedures
16 – Programming with T-SQL
- T-SQL Programming Elements
- Controlling Program Flow
- Lab : Programming with T-SQL
17 – Implementing Error Handling
- Using TRY / CATCH Blocks
- Working with Error Information
- Lab : Implementing Error Handling
18 – Implementing Transactions
- Transactions and the Database Engine
- Controlling Transactions
- Isolation Levels
- Lab : Implementing Transactions
