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Master SQL Server fundamentals. Learn database management techniques, optimise data handling and enhance your IT skills for efficient database administration and development.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring the SQL Server environment and essential tools, enabling you to manage and query databases effectively.
  • How to create databases, tables and relationships, empowering you to design well-structured data storage systems.
  • Understanding how to write SQL queries to retrieve, insert, update and delete data, helping you extract valuable information.
  • How to use functions, operators and stored procedures, enabling you to perform complex data manipulations and automate tasks.
  • Exploring indexing, views and security features, helping you optimise performance and protect your data.
  • How to manage database objects, users and permissions, enabling you to maintain a secure environment.
  • Understanding SQL Server architecture and configuration, helping you administer SQL Server effectively.

We can tailor this course to you

If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.

This SQL Server Introduction course includes

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We offer SQL Server Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for SQL Server Introduction

Relational Database Systems

  • Normalising a Database
  • Overview of the SQLanguage/Transact-SQL

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server

  • Components of SQL Server
  • SQL Server database structure
  • The SQL Server architecture
  • The requirements for installing SQL Server

SQL Server management tasks

  • Designing/implementing databases
  • Database design issues
  • Creating/Maintaining databases

Creating and managing tables

  • Creating/Maintaining tables

Data integrity

  • Understanding data integrity
  • Implementing indexes

Indexes

  • Designing indexing
  • Implementing indexes

Joining tables

  • Querying multiple tables
  • Table joins

Queries

  • Designing queries
  • Changing data through queries
  • Using functions
  • Aggregate functions

Backing up SQL Server databases

  • Planning/performing backups

Designing views

  • Creating and managing views

Creating stored procedures

  • Designing/Creating stored procedures
  • Using parameters in stored procedures

Creating triggers

  • Designing/Creating/Managing triggers

Understanding transactions and locks

  • Working with transactions
  • Working with locks

Designing and configuring SQL Server security

  • The security features of SQL Server
  • Login IDs

Importing and exporting data

  • Introduction to data transfer
  • Bulk data transfers

Backing up and Restoring SQL Server databases

  • Planning backups
  • Performing a backup
  • Restoring SQL Server database
  • Methods to restore databases
  • Restoring databases/transaction logs
  • Recovering system databases

Database Replication

  • Introduction to replication

Data Source Names

  • The role of DSNs in Web Application
  • Setting up a DSN & DSN-less connections
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FAQs about the SQL Server Introduction course

Is this SQL Server Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to SQL Server or have been using SQL Server for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in SQL Server. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my SQL Server Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our SQL Server Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How is the content taught throughout the SQL Server Introduction course?

Our SQL Server Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using SQL Server throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the SQL Server Introduction course?

For private classes in SQL Server Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the SQL Server Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the SQL Server Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our SQL Server Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

SQL Server Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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