Introduction to Transact-SQL

  • Module
  • 9 Units
Beginner
Data Analyst
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Azure SQL Database
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SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines

This module provides an introduction to relational databases, the SQL language and Transact-SQL. You'll learn what kinds of statements make up the SQL language and look at the SELECT statement in detail.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Understand what SQL is for
  • Identify database objects in schemas
  • Identify SQL statement types
  • Use the SELECT statement
  • Work with data types
  • Handle NULLs

Prerequisites

Before starting this module, it's helpful to have experience of working with tables with data; for example in a spreadsheet.