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Course Outline
Module 1. Query Tuning
- Essential tools for optimizing queries
- Utilizing cached query execution plans
- Techniques for clearing the cache
- In-depth analysis of execution plans
- Application of query hints
- Leveraging the Database Engine Tuning Advisor
- Strategies for index tuning
- Understanding table and index structures
- Various index access methods
- Developing effective indexing strategies
Module 2. Subqueries, Table Expressions, and Ranking Functions
- Constructing complex subqueries
- Effective use of table expressions
- Application of ranking functions
Module 3. Optimizing Joins and Set Operations
- Foundations of join types
- Understanding join algorithms
- Working with set operations
- Implementing INTO with set operations
Module 4. Aggregating and Pivoting Data
- Mastery of the OVER clause
- Exploring aggregation types (Cumulative, Sliding, and Year-To-Date)
- Techniques for pivoting and unpivoting data
- Configuring custom aggregations
- Utilizing the GROUPING SETS subclause
- Application of CUBE and ROLLUP subclauses
- Methods for materializing Grouping Sets
Module 5. Using TOP and APPLY
- Implementing SELECT TOP
- Using the APPLY table operator
- Applying TOP n at the group level
- Strategies for implementing paging
Module 6. Optimizing Data Transformation
- Inserting data using the Enhanced VALUES clause
- Leveraging the BULK Rowset Provider
- Utilizing INSERT EXEC
- Understanding sequence mechanisms
- Executing DELETE with joins
- Performing UPDATE with joins
- Application of the MERGE statement
- Using the OUTPUT clause with INSERT
- Using the OUTPUT clause with DELETE
- Using the OUTPUT clause with UPDATE
- Using the OUTPUT clause with MERGE
Module 7. Querying Partitioned Tables
- Concepts of partitioning in SQL Server
- Writing efficient queries on partitioned tables
- Constructing queries for partitioned views
Requirements
A solid foundation of SQL knowledge within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or 2012 platform is required.
14 Hours
Testimonials (4)
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Vincent Long - ASSMANG PTY LTD
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Course - Business Intelligence with SSAS
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kgotla Moncho - Martin Engineering Africa
Course - MS 20761 : Querying Data with Transact SQL
The instructor brought his A game again as he superbly took my staff through the customized training with expert timing, knowledge, support, and rapport with my staff.
