This 5-day course is an introduction to SQL, relational database principles, and the HP NonStop SQL/MX product and serves as a prerequisite to more advanced NonStop SQL/MX courses. Hands-on lab sessions provide practical experience with generating SQL/MX queries to access data and creating database objects (catalogs, tables, indexes, views, and constraints).

Prerequisites

Concepts and Facilities course

Audience

Anyone requiring an introduction to SQL and working with the NonStop SQL/MX product

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

What You Will Learn

Describe relational database concepts and terminology
Describe the HP NonStop™ SQL/MX processes and objects
Use a mxci session and reference ANSI names for SQL/MX database objects
Describe the basic process to write queries and the tools to evaluate the query performance
Use the mxci SELECT statement and predicates to retrieve data from single tables
List the types of functions supported in SQL/MX
Retrieve data from
Create a SQL/MX database (Catalog, Schema, Tables, Indexes, Views and Constraints)
Modify data in a table using SQL/MX INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements
Describe the SQL/MX access options and isolation levels
Describe SQL/MX database management functions

Benefits to you

Upon completion of this course, you will:

Understand key relational database concepts and terminology
Be able to use mxci commands to create SQL/MX objects
Be able to use SQL statements to retrieve or modify data in SQL/MX tables

Training Outline

Module 1 Introduction to SQL Relational Databases

Definition of a relational database
Components of a relational database table
Forming relationships in a relational database
Types of relationships
Description of Structured Query Language: Data Definition Language, Data Manipulation Language, Data Control Language, and Transaction Control Language
Characteristics of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
Lab exercise

Module 2 Overview of SQL/MX Architecture

SQL/MX Architecture
SQL/MX System Metadata
User Metadata (UMD) Tables
User Catalog and Schemas
SQL/MX User Tables,Objects, Tables, Indexes, Views, Constraints, Triggers,Object Namespaces-Object Type, Security Model, Process Architecture, Components, Catalog Manager, DDL Operations, Utilities
NSM/web Architecture
Lab exercise

Module 3 Introduction to mxci

SQL/MX Help Facilities
Starting an mxci session
mxci Prompts and Termination Character
SQL/MX Identifiers
Logical (ANSI) Names
Specifying ANSI
Using Logical Names in an mxci Session
mxci
mxci cd Command, Is Commands
mxci — LOG Command
Lab exercise

Module 4 Query Writing Process

Overview of query execution
Overview of query development process
Analyzing the query objective, Generating the query, Executing the query
Verifying the results, Assessing performance
Lab exercise

Module 5 Retrieving Data from a Single Table

Data Types, Character Data Types, Numeric Data Types-Exact and Approximate, Datetime Data Types, Interval Data Types
INVOKE Command
SELECT Statement-Clauses, Syntax, Select List
SELECT-Select List, ALL or DISTINCT Rows, [ANY N] or [FIRST N]
FROM and WHERE Clause
Predicates
Row-Value-Constructor
Comparison Predicates-Syntax, Examples
LIKE, BETWEEN, and IN Predicates
Boolean Operators and Compound Predicates
NULL Values
IS [NOT] Predicate
ORDER BY, GROUP By, HAVING Clause
Lab exercise

Module 6 Functions and Expressions

Aggregate functions
Character functions
Datetime functions
Mathematical functions
Types of Expressions
Literal Expressions
Numeric Expressions
Lab Exercise

Module 7 Retrieving Data from Multiple Tables

Generating the following types of joins: CROSS, NATURAL, INNER, EQUI, LEFT, RIGHT, Self
Correlation Names
Join with Additional Search Conditions
UNION Operation
Lab exercise

Module 8 Query Expressions

Query Expression: Definition, Types, Joined Table, Syntax
Non-Joined Query Expresion Table: VALUES Statement, TABLE Statement, SELECT Query Specification
Simple Table - SELECT Expression

Why Choose Us

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Experience HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics in Berlin through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from Berlin or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics through face-to-face Classroom Based training in Berlin. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics in Berlin as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in Berlin or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.

HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics Training in Berlin

Prerequisites

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

Why Choose Us

HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics Training Course in Berlin Schedule

HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics Training in Berlin

Prerequisites

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

Why Choose Us

Online Instructor-Led Training

Classroom Based Training

Onsite Training

HPE NonStop SQL/MX Basics Training Course in Berlin Schedule