About this course
You learned a little SQL, but you are ready to take the next step and really understand how databases work. Or maybe you are a complete beginner. Heres a little secret. Its not that complicated. Thats right. Databases are actually a very simple concept that starts with a simple Table just like a spreadsheet in Excel. Everything else in the database is built around this little concept of a table.
With a little SQL Server knowledge, you can retrieve data yourself. You can automate your reporting. You can help management find information and troubleshoot problems. You can even transfer this knowledge to Oracle and MySQL.
In this course, veteran consultant, Joey Blue, takes you through the essentials of SQL Server right through advanced topics such as backups, security, and indexes. This course is recommended for all business and IT professionals that want to advance their careers by understanding their corporate database.
What are the requirements?
- PC (Desktop or Laptop)
- SQL Server Express (FREE Edition)
- Browser and Internet Connection
What am I going to get from this course?
- Over 55 lectures and 13.5 hours of content!
- By the end of the course, you will have a foundation in SQL Server and the vocabulary and understanding to talk about and use SQL Server with confidence.
- You will know how to navigate SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to find database objects and business data.
- You will understand how to take advantage of Management Studio to make you work faster and more efficient.
- You will understand the different pieces in SQL Server. Including, Tables, Views, Stored Procedures, Security, Backups, Indexes and Schemas to help you talk to DBA's, Programmers, IT and to sound smart when you are speaking about databases.
- You will know how to write SQL statements to CREATE, Retrieve, Update, and Delete data.
- You will be able to create basic Views and Stored Procedures.
- You will be able to Filter, Join, Sort, and Group data.
- You will be able to create basic Views, Stored Procedures, and Functions.
- You will have foundational knowledge in Security, Backups, and Indexes
- You will understand how all of these pieces work together in a database.
What is the target audience?
- Business Analysts
- IT Professional
- Business Professional
- Accountants
- Web Developers
- Managers
- Software Developers
- Programming Students
- Financial Analysts
- Process Engineers
- Anyone interested in understanding data and databases.
