MCSA: Querying Microsoft Sql Server 2012 (Exam 70-461)
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Course Description
This course provides students with the technical skills required to write basic Transact-SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and is the foundation for all SQL Server-related disciplines; namely, Database Administration, Database Development and Business Intelligence.
This course will help current and aspiring data professionals to prepare for the Microsoft 70-461 exam, known as Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
Gaining the MCSA:Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 certification will show employers you have acquired the knowledge and skills required to write basic Transact-SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 effectively.
Who is this course aimed at?
The MCSA: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 course is intended for learners who are seeking to validate their skills and knowledge in writing queries, such as SQL server database administrators, system engineers and developers.
What is included in this course?
When you enrol, you’ll not only gain powerful, career-enhancing skills but also receive exclusive benefits, including:
Course Assessment Process
In order to earn your certification, you’ll have to sit an exam after completing your course with us. To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 85%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate.
Booking your exam is pretty simple, just purchase your exam voucher and schedule your exam. To make life easier, we can help you find an appropriate exam centre and give you all the information you need to secure your place.
Please note that the exam fees aren’t included in the course price.
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Requirements
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Career Path
We’ve put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the MCSA: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 certification (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):
- Database Administrator
- Database Developer
- Database Analyst
Course Outline
Course Syllabus
Module 1
- Introduction to SQL Server 2012
- SQL Instances
- Editions and Licensing
- SQL Server Objects
- System Databases
- SQL Server Data Tools
- Object Explorer
- Object Scripting
- Template Explorer
- Query Tabs
- Projects and Solutions
- Customizing SSDT
- Debugging T-SQL
- SQLCMD
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 2
- T-SQL Overview
- T-SQL Elements
- Batch Separators
- Line Terminator
- Variables
- Control Flow
- Expressions
- Functions
- Predicates and Operators
- SELECT
- Column Aliasing
- SELECT Execution
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 3
- SELECT Statements
- Basic SELECT Statement
- Specifying Columns
- Derived Columns
- Aliasing Columns
- Calculated Columns
- Ordering Results
- Returning Distinct Results
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 4
- Filtering
- WHERE Syntax
- BETWEEN
- WHERE Syntax IN
- Filtering NULL Values
- LIKE
- Data Type Comparison
- Filtering Data with WHERE
- TOP
- OFFSET-FETCH
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 5
- Join and Set Operators
- Using Joins
- Categories of Joins
- INNER JOIN
- OUTER JOIN
- JOIN Demo
- Set Operators
- Set Operators Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 6
- Subqueries and Table Expressions
- Subqueries
- Self Contained Subquery
- Correlated Subquery
- Subquery Demo
- EXISTS
- Common Table Expressions
- Temporary Tables
- Table Variables
- Table Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 7
- System Functions
- Scalar Functions
- ROWSET
- System Function Demo
- Aggregate Functions
- DISTINCT
- Aggregation Demo
- GROUP BY
- HAVING
- Conversion Functions
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 8
- T-SQL Programming
- Logical Functions
- IIF, CHOOSE and CASE
- Logical Function Demo
- Using Views
- Stored Procedures
- Functions
- Triggers
- Views Demo
- TRY CATCH
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 9
- Transactions
- Introduction to Transactions
- INSERT and UPDATE
- DELETE and TRUNCATE
- Transactions Demo
- Managing Transactions
- XACT_ABORT
- Managing Transactions Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 10
- Query Performance
- Indexing
- Index Strategies
- Indexes Demo
- Execution Plans
- Statistics IO
- Execution Plans Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
- Program Review
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