SQL Server 2022 : The 28 hour Masterclass course (16 in 1)

Master SQL Server: From Beginner to Expert with SQL Server 2022 & Beyond

Unlock the power of SQL Server with the most comprehensive SQL Server course on Udemy! This in-depth training covers everything from foundational concepts to advanced administration and performance tuning, including the latest features in SQL Server 2022.

What You'll Learn:

This course is designed for both beginners and experienced developers looking to deepen their SQL Server skills. You'll gain practical experience with real-world scenarios and build a solid foundation for a career in database administration or development.

Course Highlights:

• SQL Server 2022 Features: Explore new functionalities like GREATEST, LEAST, WINDOWS, STRING_SPLIT, DATE_BUCKET, and GENERATE_SERIES to enhance your SQL capabilities.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: This course encompasses 16 courses, providing a complete SQL Server education.
• Hands-on Practice: Over 80 practical exercises and 100+ exercises with corrections ensure you solidify your understanding.
• Extensive Duration: Estimated course completion time: 30-40 hours.

Course Chapters:

Chapter 1: Transact SQL Fundamentals (10+ hours)

• SQL Server Setup: Learn to install SQL Server and Management Studio.
• Database & Table Creation: Master database and table definition.
• Data Manipulation (DML): Proficiency with SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and DELETE statements.
• Column Aliases & String Manipulation: Understand LIKE, TOP, DISTINCT, and table copying with SELECT INTO.
• Comparison & Sorting: Utilize comparison operators (=, !=) and ORDER BY.
• Aggregate Functions: Explore MIN, MAX, AVG, COUNT, and SUM.
• Data Filtering: Master BETWEEN, IN, NOT IN, IS, and IS NOT.
• Joins: Deep dive into INNER JOIN, LEFT/RIGHT JOIN, and FULL OUTER JOIN.
• Set Operators: Understand UNION, UNION ALL, LEFT, and RIGHT functions.
• Advanced T-SQL: Learn IIF, CASE WHEN, OFFSET FETCH NEXT ROWS, and CHOOSE.
• Conversion Functions: Utilize CAST and CONVERT, TRY_CAST, and TRY_CONVERT.
• Date & Time Functions: Master DATEADD, DATEDIFF, GETDATE(), EOMONTH, and more.
• String Functions: Explore STRING_SPLIT, STUFF, and MERGE.
• Database Objects: Create and manage views, stored procedures, functions, schemas, and triggers.
• Ranking Functions: Master ROW_NUMBER, OVER, PARTITION BY, LAG, LEAD, DENSE_RANK, RANK, and NTILE.
• Common Table Expressions (CTEs): Unlock the power of CTEs and derived tables.
• Table Types: Understand the differences between temporary, variable, and global tables.

Chapter 2: SQL Server Administration (11+ hours)

• Backup & Restore: Develop a robust backup and restore strategy for data protection.
• Database Corruption Detection & Repair: Learn to identify and resolve database corruption issues.
• Database Configuration: Master database configuration options like Autogrow, TRUSTWORTHY, and DB_CHAINING.
• Security & Privilege Management: Implement a secure SQL Server environment with robust security measures.
• Isolation Modes & Constraints: Understand different isolation modes (READ COMMITTED, SERIALIZABLE, SNAPSHOT) and constraint types (PK, FK, CHECK, UNIQUE, SEQUENCES, IDENTITY).
• Change Data Capture (CDC): Explore CDC, Row Level Security, Dynamic Data Masking (DDM), and Temporal Data.

Chapter 3: SQL Server Performance Tuning (4 hours)

• Indexing: Learn the art of indexing to significantly improve query performance.
• SARGable Queries: Rewrite SQL queries for optimal performance. Understand what SARGable queries are and how to write them.

Chapter 4: SQL Server Interview Preparation

• 40 Questions & Answers: Prepare for SQL Server interviews with a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions and detailed answers. Ideal for Java and Python developers transitioning to SQL.

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