Overview

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (Exam 70-461) 

This exam is intended for SQL Server database administrators, implementers, system engineers, and developers. Primary responsibilities for this role may include but are not limited to:

• Apply built-in scalar functions.
• Apply ranking functions.
• Combine datasets.
• Create and alter DML triggers.
• Create and alter indexes.
• Create and alter stored procedures.
• Create and alter tables.
• Create and alter user-defined functions (UDFs).
• Create and alter views.
• Create and modify constraints.
• Design T-SQL stored procedures.
• Design views.
• Implement aggregate queries.
• Implement data types.
• Implement error handling.
• Implement subqueries.
• Implement the sequence generator
• Manage transactions.
• Modify data by using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements.
• Modify data by using MERGE statements.
• Optimize queries.
• Query and Manage XML data.
• Query data by using SELECT statements.
• Return data by using the OUTPUT clause.

Course Outline

Course Syllabus

Module 1

  • Introduction to SQL Server 2012
  • SQL Instances
  • Editions and Licensing
  • SQL Server Objects
  • System Databases
  • SQL Server Data Tools
  • Object Explorer
  • Object Scripting
  • Template Explorer
  • Query Tabs
  • Projects and Solutions
  • Customizing SSDT
  • Debugging T-SQL
  • SQLCMD
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 2

  • T-SQL Overview
  • T-SQL Elements
  • Batch Separators
  • Line Terminator
  • Variables
  • Control Flow
  • Expressions
  • Functions
  • Predicates and Operators
  • SELECT
  • Column Aliasing
  • SELECT Execution
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 3

  • SELECT Statements
  • Basic SELECT Statement
  • Specifying Columns
  • Derived Columns
  • Aliasing Columns
  • Calculated Columns
  • Ordering Results
  • Returning Distinct Results
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 4

  • Filtering
  • WHERE Syntax
  • BETWEEN
  • WHERE Syntax IN
  • Filtering NULL Values
  • LIKE
  • Data Type Comparison
  • Filtering Data with WHERE
  • TOP
  • OFFSET-FETCH
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 5

  • Join and Set Operators
  • Using Joins
  • Categories of Joins
  • INNER JOIN
  • OUTER JOIN
  • JOIN Demo
  • Set Operators
  • Set Operators Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 6

  • Subqueries and Table Expressions
  • Subqueries
  • Self Contained Subquery
  • Correlated Subquery
  • Subquery Demo
  • EXISTS
  • Common Table Expressions
  • Temporary Tables
  • Table Variables
  • Table Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 7

  • System Functions
  • Scalar Functions
  • ROWSET
  • System Function Demo
  • Aggregate Functions
  • DISTINCT
  • Aggregation Demo
  • GROUP BY
  • HAVING
  • Conversion Functions
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 8

  • T-SQL Programming
  • Logical Functions
  • IIF, CHOOSE and CASE
  • Logical Function Demo
  • Using Views
  • Stored Procedures
  • Functions
  • Triggers
  • Views Demo
  • TRY CATCH
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 9

  • Transactions
  • Introduction to Transactions
  • INSERT and UPDATE
  • DELETE and TRUNCATE
  • Transactions Demo
  • Managing Transactions
  • XACT_ABORT
  • Managing Transactions Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 10

  • Query Performance
  • Indexing
  • Index Strategies
  • Indexes Demo
  • Execution Plans
  • Statistics IO
  • Execution Plans Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review
  • Program Review

Who Is This For

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career as a Microsoft Engineer.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.

Requirements

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

Media

CareerMatch provides industry leading online training courses for individuals and businesses alike.

We build our curriculum using proven educational concepts and sound instructional design principles to create the highest quality courses in the IT training field.

CareerMatch employs only the industry’s best instructors and course developers to create courses and certification preparation materials unrivaled in the marketplace.

With a passion for technology and a focus on being the first company to bring new technology courses to market, CareerMatch strives and succeeds in ALWAYS providing its student with the tools needed to succeed at the highest possible level and raise the benchmark in today’s IT industry.

Career Path

A list of Career Paths you can pursue:

  • 1st Line Support
  • 2nd Line Support
  • 3rd Line Support
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Engineer
  • Database Consultant
  • Network Administrator
  • Exchange Server Administrator
  • Computer Systems Administrator
  • Exchange Recipient Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • IT Technician
  • IT Engineer
  • IT Support Engineer
  • Desktop Support Technician
  • IT Support Analyst
  • Service Desk Administrator
  • Computer Support Administrator

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Training Features

  • EXPERT INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

    Our Courseware uses only the industry’s finest instructors. They have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

  • QUIZZES & EXAM SIMULATORS

    Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Our Courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing centre. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

  • VISUAL DEMONSTRATIONS & MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS

    Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Our Courseware always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

  • NAVIGATION & CONTROLS

    Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

  • 12 MONTHS UNLIMITED ACCESS

    Each student will have 12 months unlimited access to allow you to have access to the training anytime 24/7.

Exams Process

Exam Information

You'll sit an exam at a local test centre. We provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you're fully prepared for the real thing. Once you've passed with at least 80%, you'll be able to book your exam as a private candidate.

Please NOTE: Exams are not included.

How To Schedule Your Microsoft Exam

  • Go to the Microsoft exam page
  • Select the exam you are looking to take from the list
  • Click the orange button that says 'Schedule with Pearson VUE', you will then be asked to sign in
  • If you already have a Microsoft profile, please sign in here, or if it is the first time you have used this site, please click 'Sign up now'
  • Fill out your details on the registration form and click 'Save and continue'
  • Confirm your details and click 'Submit'
  • You will then be transferred to the 'Pearson VUE' website to select your exam date and complete your booking
  • Then check out using your personal payment details

Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0203 633 4671. We're happy to help!

Good Luck in your exams!

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Overview

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (Exam 70-461) 

This exam is intended for SQL Server database administrators, implementers, system engineers, and developers. Primary responsibilities for this role may include but are not limited to:

• Apply built-in scalar functions.
• Apply ranking functions.
• Combine datasets.
• Create and alter DML triggers.
• Create and alter indexes.
• Create and alter stored procedures.
• Create and alter tables.
• Create and alter user-defined functions (UDFs).
• Create and alter views.
• Create and modify constraints.
• Design T-SQL stored procedures.
• Design views.
• Implement aggregate queries.
• Implement data types.
• Implement error handling.
• Implement subqueries.
• Implement the sequence generator
• Manage transactions.
• Modify data by using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements.
• Modify data by using MERGE statements.
• Optimize queries.
• Query and Manage XML data.
• Query data by using SELECT statements.
• Return data by using the OUTPUT clause.

Course Outline

Course Syllabus

Module 1

  • Introduction to SQL Server 2012
  • SQL Instances
  • Editions and Licensing
  • SQL Server Objects
  • System Databases
  • SQL Server Data Tools
  • Object Explorer
  • Object Scripting
  • Template Explorer
  • Query Tabs
  • Projects and Solutions
  • Customizing SSDT
  • Debugging T-SQL
  • SQLCMD
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 2

  • T-SQL Overview
  • T-SQL Elements
  • Batch Separators
  • Line Terminator
  • Variables
  • Control Flow
  • Expressions
  • Functions
  • Predicates and Operators
  • SELECT
  • Column Aliasing
  • SELECT Execution
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 3

  • SELECT Statements
  • Basic SELECT Statement
  • Specifying Columns
  • Derived Columns
  • Aliasing Columns
  • Calculated Columns
  • Ordering Results
  • Returning Distinct Results
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 4

  • Filtering
  • WHERE Syntax
  • BETWEEN
  • WHERE Syntax IN
  • Filtering NULL Values
  • LIKE
  • Data Type Comparison
  • Filtering Data with WHERE
  • TOP
  • OFFSET-FETCH
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 5

  • Join and Set Operators
  • Using Joins
  • Categories of Joins
  • INNER JOIN
  • OUTER JOIN
  • JOIN Demo
  • Set Operators
  • Set Operators Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 6

  • Subqueries and Table Expressions
  • Subqueries
  • Self Contained Subquery
  • Correlated Subquery
  • Subquery Demo
  • EXISTS
  • Common Table Expressions
  • Temporary Tables
  • Table Variables
  • Table Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 7

  • System Functions
  • Scalar Functions
  • ROWSET
  • System Function Demo
  • Aggregate Functions
  • DISTINCT
  • Aggregation Demo
  • GROUP BY
  • HAVING
  • Conversion Functions
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 8

  • T-SQL Programming
  • Logical Functions
  • IIF, CHOOSE and CASE
  • Logical Function Demo
  • Using Views
  • Stored Procedures
  • Functions
  • Triggers
  • Views Demo
  • TRY CATCH
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 9

  • Transactions
  • Introduction to Transactions
  • INSERT and UPDATE
  • DELETE and TRUNCATE
  • Transactions Demo
  • Managing Transactions
  • XACT_ABORT
  • Managing Transactions Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review

Module 10

  • Query Performance
  • Indexing
  • Index Strategies
  • Indexes Demo
  • Execution Plans
  • Statistics IO
  • Execution Plans Demo
  • Exam Scenarios
  • Module Review
  • Program Review

Who Is This For

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career as a Microsoft Engineer.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.

Requirements

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

Media

CareerMatch provides industry leading online training courses for individuals and businesses alike.

We build our curriculum using proven educational concepts and sound instructional design principles to create the highest quality courses in the IT training field.

CareerMatch employs only the industry’s best instructors and course developers to create courses and certification preparation materials unrivaled in the marketplace.

With a passion for technology and a focus on being the first company to bring new technology courses to market, CareerMatch strives and succeeds in ALWAYS providing its student with the tools needed to succeed at the highest possible level and raise the benchmark in today’s IT industry.

Career Path

A list of Career Paths you can pursue:

  • 1st Line Support
  • 2nd Line Support
  • 3rd Line Support
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Engineer
  • Database Consultant
  • Network Administrator
  • Exchange Server Administrator
  • Computer Systems Administrator
  • Exchange Recipient Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • IT Technician
  • IT Engineer
  • IT Support Engineer
  • Desktop Support Technician
  • IT Support Analyst
  • Service Desk Administrator
  • Computer Support Administrator

Image result for job search
Please click the Job Boards below for current vacancies:


Image result for reed.co.uk logo
Image result for totaljob logo
Image result for monster jobs uk
Image result for monster recruitment

Training Features

  • EXPERT INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

    Our Courseware uses only the industry’s finest instructors. They have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

  • QUIZZES & EXAM SIMULATORS

    Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Our Courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing centre. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

  • VISUAL DEMONSTRATIONS & MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS

    Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Our Courseware always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

  • NAVIGATION & CONTROLS

    Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

  • 12 MONTHS UNLIMITED ACCESS

    Each student will have 12 months unlimited access to allow you to have access to the training anytime 24/7.

Exams Process

Exam Information

You'll sit an exam at a local test centre. We provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you're fully prepared for the real thing. Once you've passed with at least 80%, you'll be able to book your exam as a private candidate.

Please NOTE: Exams are not included.

How To Schedule Your Microsoft Exam

  • Go to the Microsoft exam page
  • Select the exam you are looking to take from the list
  • Click the orange button that says 'Schedule with Pearson VUE', you will then be asked to sign in
  • If you already have a Microsoft profile, please sign in here, or if it is the first time you have used this site, please click 'Sign up now'
  • Fill out your details on the registration form and click 'Save and continue'
  • Confirm your details and click 'Submit'
  • You will then be transferred to the 'Pearson VUE' website to select your exam date and complete your booking
  • Then check out using your personal payment details

Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0203 633 4671. We're happy to help!

Good Luck in your exams!

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