3-Month Course: SQL Server

Month 1: Introduction to SQL Server
Week 1: Getting Started with SQL Server
  • Introduction to Databases and SQL Server
  • SQL Server Installation and Setup
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Project: Install and configure SQL Server and SSMS

Week 2: Basic SQL Queries
  • SELECT Statements
  • Filtering Data with WHERE Clause
  • Sorting Data with ORDER BY Clause

Project: Write basic SQL queries to retrieve and filter data

Week 3: Data Manipulation
  • INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE Statements
  • Using Transactions
  • Understanding Joins (INNER, OUTER, CROSS)

Project: Perform data manipulation operations in SQL Server

Week 4: Advanced SQL Queries
  • GROUP BY and Aggregation Functions
  • Subqueries and Derived Tables
  • Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

Project: Develop complex SQL queries using advanced techniques

Month 2: SQL Server Development
Week 1: Stored Procedures and Functions
  • Creating and Using Stored Procedures
  • Creating and Using User-Defined Functions
  • Parameter Handling and Return Values

Project: Develop stored procedures and functions for data operations

Week 2: Triggers and Views
  • Creating and Using Views
  • Understanding Triggers and Their Uses
  • Creating DML and DDL Triggers

Project: Implement views and triggers for data management

Week 3: Indexing and Performance Tuning
  • Introduction to Indexes
  • Creating and Managing Indexes
  • Performance Tuning Techniques

Project: Optimize database performance using indexing

Week 4: Security and Backup
  • Implementing Security Measures
  • Creating and Managing Users and Roles
  • Backup and Restore Strategies

Project: Secure the database and implement backup strategies

Month 3: Advanced SQL Server Topics
Week 1: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • Introduction to SSIS
  • Creating and Managing SSIS Packages
  • Data Transformation and ETL Processes

Project: Develop ETL processes using SSIS

Week 2: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Introduction to SSRS
  • Creating and Managing Reports
  • Visualizing Data with Charts and Graphs

Project: Develop reports using SSRS

Week 3: SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
  • Introduction to SSAS
  • Creating and Managing Cubes
  • Data Mining and OLAP

Project: Develop data analysis solutions using SSAS

Week 4: SQL Server Best Practices
  • Database Design Best Practices
  • SQL Server Maintenance and Monitoring
  • Disaster Recovery Planning

Project: Implement best practices in SQL Server development