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SQL Programming

Duration: 3 days | Price: $1495 | Class Dates:

Students Will Learn:
  • Database Design Issues
  • Data Normalization
  • SQL Statement Syntax
  • Modifying Tables with DML
  • Query Analysis
  • Table Indexing
  • Triggers and Stored Procedures

Description: This SQL programming course teaches students relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. This class is intended for analysts, developers, designers, administrators, and managers new to the SQL programming language. Upon completion, participants will understand SQL functions, join techniques, database objects and constraints, and will be able to write useful SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements. Extensive hands on exercises are used throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

The information in this course is also contained in the SQL Server Administration and SQL Server Developer courses. Students requiring those additional skills should register for those courses instead.

Prerequisites: General computer knowledge. Familiarity with relational database concepts is helpful but not required.

SQL Programming Course Overview:

Relational Database Fundamentals
  • Overview of Relational Database Concepts
  • Relational Databases and Relational Database Management Systems
  • SQL, DML and DDL Languages

Manipulating Query Results

  • Using Row Functions
    • Character
    • Numeric
    • Data and Time
    • Data Conversion
  • Using Column Functions
  • Handling NULLs
  • Aggregating Results using GROUP BY
  • Restricting Groups with the HAVING Clause
  Writing Basic SQL Queries
  • Displaying Table Structures
  • Column Datatypes
  • SELECTing Column Data FROM a Table
  • SELECT DISTINCT Values
  • COUNTing Rows
  • Restricting Rows using the WHERE Clause
    • Using Operators
    • Mathematical
    • Logical
    • Comparison
    • Concatenation
    • Set Operators
  • Sorting Results Using ORDER BY
  • Joining Multiple Tables
  • Using Column and Table Aliases
  • Pseudo Columns
Advanced Query Techniques
  • Outer Joins
  • Joining a Table to Itself
  • Subqueries
  • Hierarchical Queries
  • Using the Data Dictionary
  • Writing SQL with SQL
  • Tips for Developing Complex SQL Queries
  Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML)
  • INSERT into Tables
  • UPDATE Table Data
  • DELETE from Tables
  • TRUNCATE Tables
  • Controlling Transactions
    • COMMIT
    • ROLLBACK
    • SAVEPOINT

 

Creating a Database
  • Database Development Methodology Overview
  • Building a Logical Data Model
    • Identifying Entities and Attributes
    • Isolating Keys
    • Relationships between Entities
    • Creating Entity-Relationship Diagrams
  • Transforming to Physical Design
    • Migrating Entities to Tables
    • Selecting Primary Keys
    • Defining Columns
    • Enforcing Relationships with Foreign Keys
  • Constructing the Database using DDL
    • Creating Tables, Indexes, Constraints and Views
    • Using Table and Column COMMENTs
    • Using SYNONYMs
  • Facilitating Development Using CASE Tools
  Managing Database Objects
  • Dropping Tables, Indexes and Views
  • ALTERing Tables, Indexes and Views
  • Enabling and Disabling Constraints
  • Managing Security
  • Backup and Recovery Planning

Performance Tuning

  • Writing Efficient SQL
  • EXPLAIN Query Analysis
  • Indexing for Performance
  • Index-Organized Tables
  • Clustering
Stored Procedures
  • Definition and Benefits of Use
  • Perils and Pitfalls
  • CREATE PROCEDURE
    • Syntax
    • Variables and Parameters
    • Code Examples
  • Temporary Tables
  • Control of Program Flow
  • ALTER and DROP PROCEDURE
  • Implementation Differences
  User-Defined Functions
  • Definition and Benefits of Use
  • CREATE FUNCTION
    • Syntax
    • RETURN Clause and the RETURNS Statement
    • Scalar vs. Table Functions
  • Comparison with Stored Procedures
  • Returning Scalar Values and Tables
  • ALTER and DROP FUNCTION
Triggers
  • Definition and Benefits of Use
  • Alternatives (e.g., Constraints)
  • CREATE TRIGGER
    • Syntax
    • Trigger Types
  • "Inserted" (or "NEW") and "Deleted" (or "OLD") Tables
  • Event Handling and Trigger Execution
  • Nested and Recursive Triggers
  • ALTER and DROP TRIGGER
   

Student Testimonials

"This course was exactly what I needed to learn SQL. I will definitely refer to HOTT in the future for my instructional needs."
– J.P., Hayes Management Consulting


"This was the best course and best instructor I've had in 10 years. Instructor is very knowledgeable and kept class interested. Great job!"
– J.W., Cendant Car Rental Group


"I really enjoyed this class and I feel comfortable with the thought of going back to our office and knowing what I'm doing with SQL! I also thought that the instructor did a great job explaining everything so a beginner like me understood everything clearly."
– K.S., Knox and Associates


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