SQL Server
A SQL (Structured Query Language) course typically covers the fundamentals of database management and querying. Here’s an outline of what you might expect to learn in such a course:
Introduction to Databases:
- Understanding what databases are and their importance in storing and managing data.
- Different types of databases (relational, NoSQL, etc.) and their characteristics.
Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS):
- Introduction to RDBMS concepts such as tables, rows, columns, keys, constraints, and relationships.
- Overview of popular RDBMS platforms like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.
SQL Basics:
- Syntax and structure of SQL queries.
- Data definition language (DDL) commands: CREATE, ALTER, DROP.
- Data manipulation language (DML) commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.
- Data control language (DCL) commands: GRANT, REVOKE.