Master SQL Server Concepts for Database Management

This course is part of Apply SQL Server Database Management & Analytics Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain relational database concepts and Microsoft SQL Server architecture and tools.
Design databases and tables, and apply constraints to maintain data integrity.
Write basic and advanced SQL queries to retrieve, join, and aggregate data.

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain relational database concepts, install and configure Microsoft SQL Server, design databases and tables, enforce data integrity using constraints, and write both basic and advanced SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data effectively.

This course provides a structured, beginner-friendly pathway to understanding Microsoft SQL Server – Important Concepts, making it ideal for students, aspiring data professionals, and working professionals who want to build strong database fundamentals. Learners will gain hands-on exposure to SQL Server architecture, services, and tools, while progressively developing skills in Data Definition Language (DDL), data insertion, querying, and advanced SQL operations such as joins, grouping, and aggregation. What makes this course unique is its concept-first approach combined with practical SQL execution, ensuring learners not only understand how SQL works but also why it works. The course follows a carefully sequenced learning design, reinforced with practice quizzes, graded assessments, and real-world SQL use cases. Upon completion, learners will be well-prepared to work with relational databases, support data-driven applications, and confidently pursue advanced SQL or database administration learning paths.

This module introduces learners to relational database fundamentals and Microsoft SQL Server, covering core RDBMS concepts, planning considerations, SQL Server installation, and essential front-end tools to establish a strong foundation for database management.

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8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 68 minutes

Introduction to Course 4 minutes
What is RDBMS 10 minutes
RDBMS Continued 10 minutes
Planning 8 minutes
Installing SQL Server 11 minutes
Installing SQL Server Continued 7 minutes
Front End Tools 6 minutes
Front End Tools Continued 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Foundations of SQL Server & Databases 30 minutes
Getting Started with Databases 10 minutes
Planning and Installing SQL Server 10 minutes
Exploring SQL Server Tools 10 minutes

This module focuses on SQL Server internal architecture and database design principles, guiding learners through SQL Server components, services, and the creation of databases and tables using Data Definition Language (DDL).

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 75 minutes

SQL Server Architecture & Database Engine 14 minutes
SQL Data Types Overview 6 minutes
SQL Constraints Explained 9 minutes
SQL Functions and Parameters 7 minutes
Basic SQL Query Structure 9 minutes
DDL 10 minutes
Creating Database 11 minutes
Creating Tables 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

SQL Server Architecture & Database Design 30 minutes
SQL Server Components – Core Overview 10 minutes
SQL Server Components – Deep Dive 10 minutes
Database and Table Creation 10 minutes

This module enables learners to work with data using SQL, covering table constraints, data insertion, data retrieval, and advanced querying techniques such as joins, grouping, and aggregation.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 73 minutes

Creating Tables Using Constraints 10 minutes
Inserting Records 10 minutes
Select Queries 13 minutes
More on SQL Queries 13 minutes
Advanced SELECT Queries 9 minutes
Joins and Multi-Table Queries 9 minutes
Subqueries and Nested Queries 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Data Manipulation & Advanced Querying 30 minutes
Working with Data and Constraints 10 minutes
Querying Data with SQL 10 minutes
Advanced SQL Queries 10 minutes

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