Introduction to Querying & Reporting with SQL Server

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Overview

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Querying

W rite SELECT queries Query multiple tables Sort and filter data Describe the use of data types in SQL Server

Use built-in functions Group and aggregate data Use subqueries

Use table expressions Use set operators Plan your reports

Utilize Report Builder 3.0 W izards

Create embedded data sources and data sets Create shared data sources and data sets Use report parameters and report expressions Create report gauges and graphs

Use images in reports

Use report lists, tables and matrices Create maps and sub reports Use report parts

Create interactive reports

Reporting

Plan your reports

Utilize Report Builder 3.0 W izards

Create embedded data sources and data sets Create shared data sources and data sets Use report parameters and report expressions Create report gauges and graphs

Use images in reports

Use report lists, tables and matrices Create maps and sub reports Use report parts

Introduction to Querying & Reporting with SQL Server

Lengt h

5 days

Price

$4169.00 (inc GST )

This five-day instructor led course provides students with the skills required to write basic Transact-SQL queries for

Microsoft SQL Server and develop reports using Report Builder v3.0.

The querying part of the course covers many topics including writing basic SELECT queries, querying multiple tables,

sorting and filtering data, grouping and aggregating data.

The reporting part of the course covers the Report Builder 3.0 wizards, basics of report design, report parameters and

report expressions, graphs, charts, images and gauges, advanced reporting including the utilization of maps, interactive

reports, report parts and Sub-Reports.

Note, this course is a blend of content from two other Microsoft courses,

20461

and

55005

, and will help people prepare

for exam 70-461

Skills Gained

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Create interactive reports

Querying (drawn from 20461 course)

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014

This module introduces the SQL Server platform and major tools. It discusses editions, versions, tools used to query, documentation sources, and the logical structure of databases.

Lessons

The Basic Architecture of SQL Server SQL Server Editions and Versions

Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio W orking with SQL Server Management Studio Creating and Organizing T-SQL scripts Using Books Online

Lab: Working with SQL Server 2014 Tools

Module 2: Introduction to T-SQL Querying

This module introduces Transact SQL as the primary querying language of SQL Server. It discusses the basic structure of T-SQL queries, the logical flow of a SELECT statement, and introduces concepts such as predicates and set-based operations.

Lessons

Introducing T-SQL Understanding Sets Understanding Predicate Logic Understanding the Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements Executing Basic SELECT Statements

Executing queries which filter data using predicates Executing queries which sort data using ORDER BY

Lab: Introduction to Transact-SQL Querying

Module 3: Writing SELECT Queries

This module introduces the fundamentals of the SELECT statement, focusing on queries against a single table.

Lessons

W riting Simple SELECT Statements Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT Using Column and Table Aliases W riting Simple CASE Expressions W rite simple SELECT Statements Eliminate Duplicates Using Distinct Use Table and Column Aliases Use a Simple CASE Expression

Lab: Writing Basic SELECT Statements

Module 4: Querying Multiple Tables

This module explains how to write queries which combine data from multiple sources in SQL Server. The module introduces the use of JOINs in T-SQL queries as a mechanism for retrieving data from multiple tables.

Lessons

Understanding Joins Querying with Inner Joins Querying with Outer Joins Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins

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Lab: Querying Multiple Tables

W riting Queries That Use Inner Joins

W riting Queries That Use Multiple-Table Inner Join W riting Queries That Use Self Joins

W riting Queries That Use Outer Joins W riting Queries That Use Cross Joins

Module 5: Sorting and Filtering Data

This module explains how to enhance queries to limit the rows they return, and to control the order in which the rows are displayed. The module also discusses how to resolve missing and unknown results.

Lessons

Sorting Data

Filtering Data with a W HERE Clause

Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options W orking with Unknown and Missing Values

W riting Queries That Filter Data Using a W HERE Clause W riting Queries That Filter Data Using an ORDER BY Clause W riting Queries That Filter Data Using the TOP Option

W riting Queries That Filter Data Using the OFFSET-FETCH Clause

Lab: Sorting and Filtering Data

Module 6: Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types

This module explains the data types SQL Server uses to store data. It introduces the many types of numeric and special-use data types. It also explains conversions between data types, and the importance of type precedence.

Lessons

Introducing SQL Server 2014 Data Types W orking with Character Data

W orking with Date and Time Data

W riting Queries That Return Date and Time Data W riting Queries That Use Date and Time Functions W riting Queries That Return Character Data W riting Queries That Use Character Functions

Lab: Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types

Module 7: Please note that the Module 7 content from 20461 is not covered in this hybrid course as most report developers will not have permissions to modify data

Module 8: Using Built-In Functions

This module introduces the use of functions that are built in to SQL Server Denali, and will discuss some common usages including data type conversion, testing for logical results and nullability

Lessons

W riting Queries with Built-In Functions Using Conversion Functions

Using Logical Functions

Using Functions to W ork with NULL

W rite queries which use conversion functions W rite queries which use logical functions W rite queries which test for nullability

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Lab: Using Built-In Functions

Module 9: Grouping and Aggregating Data

This module introduces methods for grouping data within a query, aggregating the grouped data and filtering groups with HAVING. The module is designed to help the student grasp why a SELECT clause has restrictions placed upon column naming in the GROUP BY clause as well as which columns may be listed in the SELECT clause.

Lessons

Using Aggregate Functions Using the GROUP BY Clause Filtering Groups with HAVING

W rite queries which use the GROUP BY clause W rite queries which use aggregate functions W rite queries which use distinct aggregate functions W rite queries which filter groups with the HAVING clause

Lab: Grouping and Aggregating Data

Module 10: Using Subqueries

This module will introduce the use of subqueries in various parts of a SELECT statement. It will include the use of scalar and multi-result subqueries, and the use of the IN and EXISTS operators.

Lessons

W riting Self-Contained Subqueries W riting Correlated Subqueries

Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries W rite queries which use self-contained subqueries W rite queries which use scalar and multi-result subqueries

W rite queries which use correlated subqueries and EXISTS predicate

Lab: Using Subqueries

Module 11: Using Table Expressions

This module introduces T-SQL expressions which return a valid relational table, typically for further use in the query. The module discusses views, derived tables, common table expressions and inline table-valued functions.

Lessons

Using Derived Tables

Using Common Table Expressions Using Views

Using Inline Table-Valued Functions W rite Queries W hich Use Views W rite Queries W hich Use Derived Tables

W rite Queries W hich Use Common Table Expressions W rite Queries W hich Use Inline Table-Valued Functions

Lab: Using Table Expressions

Module 12: Using Set Operators

This module introduces you to the set operators UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT to compare rows between two input sets.

Lessons

W riting Queries with the UNION Operator Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT Using APPLY

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W rite queries which use CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY operators W rite queries which use EXCEPT and INTERSECT operators

Lab: Using Set Operators

Reporting (drawn from 55005 course)

Module 1: Course Overview

This module explains how the class will be structured and introduces course materials and additional administrative information.

Lessons

Introduction Course Materials Facilities Prerequisites

W hat W e'll Be Discussing

Become familiar with the class setup

Lab: The training environment

Module 2: Introduction to Report Builder 3.0

Lessons

Plan your reports The Interface

Variances between SQL versions

How to use Report Builder 3.0 with SQL Express 2012 Data Sources

Data Sets

Explore Report Builder 3.0

Create embedded Data source and sets Create shared Data Source and Sets

Lab: Introduction to Report Builder 3.0

Module 3: Report Builder 3.0 Wizards

Lessons

Explore the Report Builder 3.0 W izards Create reports with the W izards Use the W izards to create reports

Lab: Report Builder 3.0 Wizards

Module 4: Report Builder 3.0 Basic Reports

Lessons

Report Lists Report Tables Report Matrix The Data Region Report Parameters Report Expressions

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Formatting Reports Create a report using a List Create a report using a Table Create a report using a Matrix

Create a report using multiple Data Regions Use Report Parameters

Use Report Expressions Format the report

Save Report Parts for reuse

Lab: Report Builder 3.0 Basic Reports

Module 5: Report Builder 3.0 Graphics

Lessons

Report Charts Report Images Report Gauges Report Maps

Create a report with Charts Create a report with Images Create a report with Gauges Create a report with Maps

Lab: Report Builder 3.0 Graphics

Module 6: Intermediate Reports

Lessons

Time Intelligence Sub Reports

Interacting with Actionable Reports Reuse Report Parts

Create Sub Reports

Create a report that allows interaction Reuse Report Parts

Use Time Intelligence

Lab: Intermediate Reports

Module 7: Report Builder 3.0 Tips and Tricks

Lessons

Over 100 step-by-step examples for report situations Over 100 step-by-step examples for report situations

Lab: Report Builder 3.0 Tips and Tricks

This course is intended for SQL power users who aren’t necessarily database-focused or plan on taking the exam; namely, report writers, business analysts and client application developers.

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We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us on 1800 853 276.

Before attending this course, students should have a basic understanding of relational databases.

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