SQL:Fundamentals of Querying (4th Edition)

Executing a Simple Query
Connect to the SQL Database
Query a Database
Save a Query
Modify a Query
Execute a Saved Query

Performing a Conditional Search
Search Using a Simple Condition
Compare Column Values
Search Using Multiple Conditions
Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
Retrieve Data Based on Patterns

Working with Functions
Perform Date Calculations
Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
Manipulate String Values

Organizing Data
Sort Data
Rank Data
Group Data
Filter Grouped Data
Summarize Grouped Data
Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

Retrieving Data from Tables
Combine Results of Two Queries
Compare the Results of Two Queries
Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
Check for Unmatched Records
Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins

Presenting Query Results
Save the Query Result
Generate an XML Report

Appendix A: The OGCBooks Database

After completing this course, students will know how to:

Connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query.
Include a search condition in a simple query.
Use various functions to perform calculations on data.
Organize data obtained from a query before it is displayed on-screen.
Retrieve data from tables.
Format an output, save a result, and generate a report.

Prerequisites

Basic end-user computer skills and some familiarity with database terminology
and structure are required