55315AC : Introduction to SQL Databases
Duration : 3 Days (24 hours)
55315AC : Introduction to SQL Databases Course Overview:
This Introduction to SQL Databases course is aimed at people looking to move into a database professional role or whose job role is expanding to encompass database elements. The course describes fundamental database concepts including database types, database languages, and database designs. This course updates and replaces course 10985C previously published under the same title.
Audience Profile
The primary audience for this course is people who are moving into a database role, or whose role has expanded to include database technologies. Developers that deliver content from SQL Server databases will also benefit from this material.
At Course Completion
- Describe key database concepts in the context of SQL Server
- Describe database languages used in SQL Server
- Describe data modelling techniques
- Describe normalization and denormalization techniques
- Describe relationship types and effects in database design
- Describe the effects of database design on performance
- Describe commonly used database objects
Module 1: Introduction to databases
This module introduces key database concepts in the context of SQL Server.
Lessons
- Introduction to Relational Databases
- Other Databases and Storage
- Data Analysis
- SQL Server Database Languages
Lab 1: Exploring SQL Server Databases and Tables
- Explore SQL Server
- Query Databases and Tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe what a database is
- Understand basic relational aspects
- Describe database languages used in SQL Server
- Describe data analytics
Module 2: Data Modeling
This module describes data modelling techniques.
Lessons
- Data Modelling
- Designing a Database
- Relationship Modeling
Lab 1: Identify Components in Relationship Modeling
- Modeling a database
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the common data modeling techniques
- Describe the ANSI/SPARC database model
- Describe entity relationship modeling
Module 3: Normalization
This module describes normalization and denormalization techniques.
Lessons
- Fundamentals of Normalization
- Normal Form
- Denormalization
Lab 1: Normalizing Data
- Normalizing Tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe normalization benefits and notation
- Describe important normalization terms
- Describe the normalization levels
- Describe the role of denormalization
Module 4: Relationships
This module describes relationship types and effects in database design.
Lessons
- Introduction to Relationships
- Planning Referential Integrity
Lab 1: Planning and Implementing Referential Integrity
- Implementing Referential Integrity
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe relationship types
- Describe the use, types, and effects of referential integrity
Module 5: Performance
This module introduces the effects of database design on performance.
Lessons
- Indexing
- Query Performance
- Concurrency
Lab 1: Performance Issues
- Using Indexes
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Discuss the performance effects of indexing
- Describe the performance effects of join and search types
- Describe the performance effects of concurrency
Module 6: Database Objects
This module introduces commonly used database objects.
Lessons
- Tables
- Views
- Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions
Lab 1: Using SQL Server Objects
- Using Tables
- Using Views
- Using Stored Procedures
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the use of tables in SQL Server
- Describe the use of views in SQL Server
- Describe the use of stored procedures in SQL Server
- Describe other database objects commonly used in SQL Server
Introduction to SQL Databases Course Prerequisites:
This is a foundation level course and therefore only requires general computer literacy.
Q: What is the Introduction to SQL Databases training?
A: The Introduction to SQL Databases training is a comprehensive program designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of SQL (Structured Query Language) and its applications in managing and querying databases. This training covers essential concepts, techniques, and best practices related to SQL databases.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this training?
A: There are no specific prerequisites for this training. However, participants should have a basic understanding of computer systems and databases. Familiarity with programming concepts and relational databases can be beneficial but is not required.
Q: What will I learn in this training program?
A: During the course, you will learn the fundamental principles of SQL databases, including how to create and manage databases, design and manipulate tables, retrieve and manipulate data using SQL queries, and perform basic database administration tasks. You will gain practical skills to work with SQL databases effectively.
Q: Can I use the skills learned in this training in real-world scenarios?
A: Absolutely! The skills and knowledge gained from this training are directly applicable to real-world scenarios involving SQL databases. You will learn the foundational concepts and techniques to manage databases, write SQL queries, and perform basic database administration tasks.
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Training Exclusives
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- Practice Labs.
- Get Trained by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT).
- Access to the recordings of your class sessions for 90 days.
- Digital courseware
- Experience 24*7 learner support.
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