Microsoft Transact-SQL Programming

Students Will Learn:

SQL Statement Syntax
Triggers and Stored Procedures
Data Normalization
Modifying Tables with DML

Programming Features of T-SQL
Complex Queries and Advanced Views
Data Types and Functions

Course Description: This Transact-SQL programming course teaches students relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills in the Microsoft environment. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. The course covers T-SQL programming constructs, predefined data types including XML, deployment of stored procedures and triggers, use of cursors, creating and using Views and user-defined functions, and transaction locking.

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 stored procedures and triggers as well as complex queries and updates. Extensive hands on exercises are used throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

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

Follow-up SQL 2008 Courses: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration, SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services, SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Application Development (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS), SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence: Integration Services and Analysis Services

Follow-up SQL 2012 Courses: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administration, SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services, SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence Application Development (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS), SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence: Integration Services and Analysis Services

Microsoft Transact-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 Date 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 PIVOT operator 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 Facilitating Development Using CASE Tools	Managing Database Objects Dropping Tables, Indexes and Views ALTERing Tables, Indexes and Views Enabling and Disabling Constraints Managing Security Performance Tuning Writing Efficient SQL EXPLAIN Query Analysis Indexing for Performance
Stored Procedures Definition and Benefits of Use 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 Using CROSS APPLY
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	Complex Queries Improving SQL Queries with Common Table Expressions (CTE’s) Building User Reports with Multi-Table Joins Allowing Users to Build SQL Queries Dynamically
T-SQL Code Constructs Exploiting the Programming Features of T-SQL Conditional Constructs Looping Constructs Building Multi-batch Scripts Invoking System Functions Declaring Variables Inside Scripts Using Variables in Scripts Using Temporary Tables in Scripts Correctly Handling Errors Error Handling Debugging Code Blocks Predefined System Variables Using the SQLCMD Utility	Working with Data Types and Functions Effective use of Data Types in SQL String Numeric Time/Date Other How to Convert Data Converting Expressions Using the CAST Function Controlling Formatting with the CONVERT Function Creating Conditional Tests with the CASE Function Substitution of Non-null Values with the COALESCE Function Replacing Nulls with the ISNULL Function Analyzing Data Points Using Ranking Functions
Transactions and Locking Effective use of Transactions Using Isolation Level Implementing Data Integrity with Transactions COMMIT ROLLBACK SAVEPOINT Maximizing Concurrency with Correct use of Locking Read Locks Write Locks Shared Locks Increasing throughput by Choosing Appropriate Transaction Isolation Preventing Deadlocks	More Stored Procedures Designing a Stored Procedure Input Parameters Output Parameters Default values Implementing Exception Handling Adding Fault Tolerant Transaction Logic Designing Functions Building Triggers DDL Triggers INSTEAD OF Triggers AFTER Triggers
Advanced Views Designing Views Updating through a View Inserting Records through a View Deleting through a View Indexed Views and Performance Applications	Working with XML Benefits of XML Working with XML Documents Working with XML Schemas Storing Data in XML Data Type Working with XML Methods Query Exist Value Modify Nodes Producing XML from SELECT Statements Using the FOR XML Clause Validating XML using XML Schemas
Security in SQL Server Overview of SQL Server Security Architecture Security Implementation Changes in SQL Server 2005 and 2008 Organizing Tables with Schemas Granting Permissions Grouping Users into Roles Preventing SQL Injection Attacks

Student Testimonials

"Instructor was very competent and presented the subject in such an organized and logical manner that something as intimidating as SQL was easily grasped by everyone in classroom. I acquired hands-on skill that will assist in my daily operations."
– N.J., Shefsky and Froelich, LTD

"One of the best programming courses I have taken! The instructor was able to relate concepts to real world experiences and explain difficult concepts in simple terms understood by all."
– D.E., MicroFocus

Microsoft Transact-SQL Programming

Students Will Learn:

Multiple Training Locations - Convenience and Cost Control

Regularly Scheduled Courses in 16 Cities Across the United Kingdom