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SQL Query Challenges
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SQL Query Challenges Seminar Introduction
Welcome to the “SQL Query Challenges” seminar, an immersive experience designed for SQL enthusiasts seeking to elevate their expertise in database management and query optimization.
During this engaging one-day session, participants will delve into the realm of real-world database challenges, equipping themselves with the tools and knowledge needed to enhance query performance.
Throughout the seminar, attendees will unravel intricate puzzles, uncover invaluable tips and tricks, and explore the best practices for crafting high-performance SQL Server queries.
Please keep in mind that the content of this seminar is dynamic, and the number of puzzles and topics covered may vary to ensure a tailored and comprehensive learning experience that caters to the diverse needs of SQL enthusiasts. Join us in this journey to master the art of SQL and become an expert in harnessing the power of databases.
Seminar Objectives
- Database Inventory and Documentation: Gain a deep understanding of your data, document databases, tables, indexes, and columns. Explore database statistics and distribution.
- Problem Data Resolution: Detect and address data quality issues like missing data, nulls, and outliers. Learn how to handle irregular data effectively.
- Complex Query Management: Learn how to break down complex queries into manageable components using techniques such as temp tables, subqueries, and Common Table Expressions.
- Data Type Mastery: Dive into numeric, text, and date data types, and understand how mixing data types can impact query results.
Prerequisites
To get the most from this seminar, ensure you have:
- Knowledge of the SQL language, particularly the Microsoft T-SQL dialect, at a basic to intermediate level. (All of our puzzles will use Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL Database, or both.)
- Ability to use various tools for running queries against a Microsoft SQL database, either on-premises or cloud-based. These could include SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio Code with the SQL extensions or Azure Data Explorer.
- Basic understanding of SQL Server indexes.
- Basic relational database concepts
SQL Query Challenges Outline
Database Inventory and Documentation:
- Introduction
- Tasks based on your role
- Utilizing data dictionaries and documentation tools
- Discovering database statistics and distribution
- Hands-on puzzles
Problem Data Resolution:
- Introduction
- Data quality checks
- Reporting and custom lookup tables
- Functions to address irregular data
- Hands-on puzzles
Managing Complex Queries:
- Introduction
- Query optimization strategies
- Effective use of temp tables, table variables, and tempdb
- When to employ subqueries
- Hands-on puzzles
Data Type Mastery:
- Introduction
- Exploring numeric, text, and date data types
- Challenges associated with date data
- Hands-on puzzles
$595.00
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1 Day Course |