Course 20761A:

Querying Data with Transact‐SQL

Course details

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2016

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.

Lessons
The Basic Architecture of SQL Server

SQL Server Editions and Versions

Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio

Lab : Working with SQL Server 2016 Tools

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Describe the architecture and editions of SQL Server 2012.

Work with SQL Server Management Studio.

Module 2: Introduction to T‐SQL Querying

This module introduces the elements of T‐SQL and their role in writing queries, describes the
use of sets in SQL Server, describes the use of predicate logic in SQL Server, and describes the
logical order of operations in SELECT statements.
Lessons
Introducing T‐SQL

Understanding Sets

Understanding Predicate Logic

Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements

Lab : Introduction to Transact‐SQL Querying

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Describe 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 opera擙쵵ons in SELECT statements

Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries

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

Lessons
Writing Simple SELECT Statements

Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT

Using Column and Table Aliases

Writing Simple CASE Expressions

Lab : Writing Basic SELECT Statements

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Write simple SELECT statements.

 Eliminate duplicates using the DISTINCT clause.

Use column and table aliases.

Write simple CASE expressions.

Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables

This module explains how to write queries which combine data from multiple sources in SQL
Server. The module introduces the use of JOINs in T‐SQL queries as a mechanism for retrieving
data from multiple tables.
Lessons
Understanding Joins

Querying with Inner Joins

Querying with Outer Joins

Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins

Lab : Querying Multiple Tables

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Describe how multiple tables may be queried in a SELECT statement using joins.

Write queries that use inner joins.

Write queries that use outer joins.

Write queries that use self‐joins and cross joins.

Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data

This module explains how to enhance queries to limit the rows they return, and to control the
order in which the rows are displayed. The module also discusses how to resolve missing and
unknown results.
Lessons
Sorting Data
 Filtering Data with Predicates

Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET‐FETCH Options

Working with Unknown Values

Lab : Sorting and Filtering Data

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Filter data with predicates in the WHERE clause.

Sort data using ORDER BY.

Filter data in the SELECT clause with TOP.

Filter data with OFFSET and FETCH.

Module 6: Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types

This module explains the data types SQL Server uses to store data. It introduces the many
types of numeric and special‐use data types. It also explains conversions between data types,
and the importance of type precedence.
Lessons
Introducing SQL Server 2016 Data Types

Working with Character Data

Working with Date and Time Data

Lab : Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Describe numeric data types, type precedence and type conversions.

Write queries using character data types.

Write queries using date and 擙쵵me data types.

Module 7: Using DML to Modify Data

This module describes the use of Transact‐SQL Data Manipulation Language to perform
inserts, updates, and deletes to your data.
Lessons
Inserting Data

Modifying and Deleting Data

Lab : Using DML to Modify Data

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Insert new data into your tables.

Update and delete exis擙쵵ng records in your tables.

Module 8: Using Built‐In Functions

This module introduces the use of functions that are built in to SQL Server Denali, and will
discuss some common usages including data type conversion, testing for logical results and
nullability.
Lessons
Writing Queries with Built‐In Functions

Using Conversion Functions

Using Logical Functions

Using Functions to Work with NULL

Lab : Using Built‐In Functions

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Write queries with built‐in scalar functions.

Use conversion func擙쵵ons.

 Use logical func擙쵵ons.

Use func擙쵵ons that work with NULL.

Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data

This module introduces methods for grouping data within a query, aggregating the grouped
data and filtering groups with HAVING. The module is designed to help the student grasp why
a SELECT clause has restrictions placed upon column naming in the GROUP BY clause as well
as which columns may be listed in the SELECT clause.
Lessons
Using Aggregate Functions

Using the GROUP BY Clause

Filtering Groups with HAVING

Lab : Grouping and Aggregating Data

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Write queries which summarize data using built‐in aggregate functions.

Use the GROUP BY clause to arrange rows into groups.

Use the HAVING clause to filter out groups based on a search condi擙쵵on.

Module 10: Using Subqueries

This module will introduce the use of subqueries in various parts of a SELECT statement. It will
include the use of scalar and multi‐result subqueries, and the use of the IN and EXISTS
operators.
Lessons
Writing Self‐Contained Subqueries

Writing Correlated Subqueries

Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries

Lab : Using Subqueries
A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Describe the uses of queries which are nested within other queries.

Write self‐contained subqueries which return scalar or mul擙쵵‐valued results.

Write correlated subqueries which return scalar or mul擙쵵‐valued results.

Use the EXISTS predicate to efficiently check for the existence of rows in a subquery.

Module 11: Using Set Operators

This module introduces the set operators UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT to compare rows
between two input sets.
Lessons
Writing Queries with the UNION Operator

Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT

Using APPLY

Lab : Using SET Operators

A눪텾er comple擙쵵ng this module, you will be able to:

Write queries using UNION, EXCEPT, and INTERSECT operators.

Use the APPLY operator.