1 – Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server
- The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
- SQL Server Editions and Versions
- Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
2 – Introduction to T-SQL Querying
- Introducing T-SQL
- Understanding Sets
- Understanding Predicate Logic
- Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
3 – Writing SELECT Queries
- Writing Simple SELECT Statements
- Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
- Using Column and Table Aliases
- Writing Simple CASE Expressions
4 – Querying Multiple Tables
- Writing Queries that use Inner Joins
- Writing Queries that use Multiple-Table Inner Joins
- Writing Queries that use Self-Joins
- Writing Queries that use Outer Joins
- Writing Queries that use Cross Joins
5 – Sorting and Filtering Data
- Sorting Data
- Filtering Data with Predicates
- Filtering Data with TOP and OFFSET-FETCH
- Working with Unknown Values
6 – Working with SQL Server Data Types
- Introducing SQL Server Data Types
- Working with Character Data
- Working with Date and Time Data
7 – Using DML to Modify Data
- Adding Data to Tables
- Modifying and Removing Data
- Generating automatic column values
8 – Using Built-In Functions
- Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
- Using Conversion Functions
- Using Logical Functions
- Using Functions to Work with NULL
9 – Grouping and Aggregating Data
- Using Aggregate Functions
- Using the GROUP BY Clause
- Filtering Groups with HAVING
10 – Using Subqueries
- Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
- Writing Correlated Subqueries
- Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
11 – Using Table Expressions
- Using Views
- Using Inline Table-Valued Functions
- Using Derived Tables
- Using Common Table Expressions
12 – Using Set Operators
- Writing Queries with the UNION operator
- Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
- Using APPLY
13 – Using Windows Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions
- Creating Windows with OVER
- Exploring Window Functions
14 – Pivoting and Grouping Sets
- Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
- Working with Grouping Sets
15 – Executing Stored Procedures
- Querying Data with Stored Procedures
- Passing Parameters to Stored procedures
- Creating Simple Stored Procedures
- Working with Dynamic SQL
16 – Programming with T-SQL
- T-SQL Programming Elements
- Controlling Program Flow
17 – Implementing Error Handling
- Implementing T-SQL error handling
- Implementing structured exception handling
18 – Implementing Transactions
- Transactions and the database engines
- Controlling transactions
