Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 • The Basic Architecture of SQL Server • SQL Server Editions and Versions • Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio
Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL Querying • Introducing T-SQL • Understanding Sets • Understanding Predicate Logic • Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements
Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries • Writing Simple SELECT Statements • Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT • Using Column and Table Aliases • Writing Simple CASE Expressions
Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables • Understanding Joins • Querying with Inner Joins • Querying with Outer Joins • Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins
Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data • Sorting Data • Filtering Data with a WHERE Clause • Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options • Working with Unknown and Missing Values
Module 6: Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types • Introducing SQL Server 2014 Data Types • Working with Character Data • Working with Date and Time Data
Module 7: Using DML to Modify Data • Inserting Data • Modifying and Deleting Data
Module 8: Using Built-In Functions • Writing Queries with Built-In Functions • Using Conversion Functions • Using Logical Functions • Using Functions to Work with NULL
Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data • Aggregate Functions • Using the GROUP BY Clause • Filtering Groups with HAVING
Module 10: Using Subqueries • Writing Self-Contained Subqueries • Writing Correlated Subqueries • Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries
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Module 11: Using Table Expressions • Using Derived Tables • Using Common Table Expressions • Using Views • Using Inline Table-Valued Functions
Module 12: Using Set Operators • Writing Queries with the UNION Operator • Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT • Using APPLY
Module 13: Using Window Ranking, Offset, and Aggregate Functions • Creating Windows with OVER • Exploring Window Functions
Module 14: Pivoting and Grouping Sets • Writing Queries with PIVOT and UNPIVOT • Working with Grouping Sets
Module 15: Executing Stored Procedures • Querying Data with Stored Procedures • Passing Parameters to Stored Procedures • Creating Simple Stored Procedures • Working with Dynamic SQL
Module 16: Programming with T-SQL • T-SQL Programming Elements • Controlling Program Flow
Module 17: Implementing Error Handling • Using TRY / CATCH Blocks • Working with Error Information
Module 18: Implementing Transactions • Transactions and the Database Engine • Controlling Transactions • Isolation Levels
Module 19: Improving Query Performance • Factors in Query Performance • Displaying Query Performance Data
Module 20: Querying SQL Server Metadata • Querying System Catalog Views and Functions • Executing System Stored Procedures • Querying Dynamic Management Objects
