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Master SQL Server Concepts for Database Management

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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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Tools you'll learn

Transact-SQL

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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.

Module details

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.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 68 minutes

Introduction to Course4 minutes
What is RDBMS10 minutes
RDBMS Continued10 minutes
Planning8 minutes
Installing SQL Server11 minutes
Installing SQL Server Continued7 minutes
Front End Tools6 minutes
Front End Tools Continued12 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Getting Started with Databases10 minutes
Planning and Installing SQL Server10 minutes
Exploring SQL Server Tools10 minutes
Foundations of SQL Server & Databases30 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 videosTotal 75 minutes

SQL Server Architecture & Database Engine14 minutes
SQL Data Types Overview6 minutes
SQL Constraints Explained9 minutes
SQL Functions and Parameters7 minutes
Basic SQL Query Structure9 minutes
DDL10 minutes
Creating Database11 minutes
Creating Tables10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

SQL Server Components – Core Overview10 minutes
SQL Server Components – Deep Dive10 minutes
Database and Table Creation10 minutes
SQL Server Architecture & Database Design30 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.