Take your SQL querying expertise to the next level with this hands-on, expert-led course.
Designed for professionals who already understand basic T-SQL concepts, this program explores advanced querying techniques, optimization strategies, and real-world scenarios used in Microsoft SQL Server environments (from SQL Server 2005 through 2016).
Please note: This is not a beginner course.
This course is ideal for:
IT Professionals working with Microsoft SQL Server (2005–2016).
Technical users writing queries for reporting or data analysis.
Non-technical “power users” familiar with SQL Server Management Studio who wish to enhance their analytical skills.
Delegates joining via Extended Virtual Classroom will require a dual-monitor setup.
By the end of this two-day course, you will be able to:
Use table expressions (views, CTEs, and table-valued functions) effectively.
Compare datasets using set operators such as UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT.
Implement window functions for ranking, aggregation, and offset analysis.
Apply PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and GROUPING SETS for multidimensional reporting.
Write advanced T-SQL programs with variables, conditionals, and loops.
Manage errors and transactions using TRY/CATCH and transaction control statements.
Creating and using Derived Tables
Implementing Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
Defining and managing Views
Building Inline Table-Valued Functions
Combining datasets with UNION
Comparing data with EXCEPT and INTERSECT
Applying the APPLY operator for advanced joins
Understanding the OVER clause
Applying window functions: ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK, NTILE
Utilizing LAG, LEAD, FIRST_VALUE, LAST_VALUE
Transforming data with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Building multi-level summaries with GROUPING SETS, ROLLUP, and CUBE
Working with batches, variables, and control flow
Implementing dynamic SQL and synonyms
Understanding loops and conditional logic
Differentiating compile-time and run-time errors
Managing errors with TRY/CATCH
Using ERROR functions and the THROW statement
Understanding ACID principles
Controlling transactions with BEGIN, COMMIT, ROLLBACK
Configuring isolation levels for concurrent environments
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Architect Bilişim
Rated the training 5 stars.
Architect Bilişim
Rated the training 5 stars.