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Transact-SQL Programming and Query Writing Tutorial: Pt. 2 - Using the SELECT Statement With and Without a FROM Clause

   Chapter: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE - Data Manipulation Language
Download! Skill Level: 100 (Beginner)
Duration: 15:00
Size: 10.5MB
Versions/Editions Covered: SQL Server 2005 , SQL Server 2008 , SQL Server 2000
Added/Updated: Mar 20, 2007

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This is video number 2 of a series of 7 masterfully recorded videos about working with the Data Manipulation Language (DML) SELECT statement. This particular video utilized the Northwind database in order to show you one of the seven simple main sequences of SQL focusing on the SELECT statement, requirements and various uses. Amongst the previously mentioned wealth of information in itself you will also find training on the following items in this video:
  • Real life examples involving SELECT statement variations
  • Properly utilization of parsing engines prior to execution in SSMS
  • Basic introduction to scalar values
  • SELECT statement return values
  • Introduction to scientific notation
  • Properly using SQL Server calcuation functions
  • SELECT FROM statements
  • Basic definition for result sets
  • Introduction to highlight execution
  • Basic introduction to boulean testing
  • Defining new columns
  • Common error when working with multiple columns with SELECT statements
  • Introduction, definition and explanation to Column Aliases "AS"
  • Explanations to why to utilize the "AS" clause
  • Basic expression definition
  • Introduction and explanation to concatanations
This video has a wealth of knowledge for the beginner and intermediate user alike. Everyone that watches this video should learn something, novice and advanced user alike. This second video of the series is filled with an abundance of information just waiting to be absorbed. This video is definitely a must watch if you wish to learn more about the SELECT statement.

NOTE: This video was reviewed and this description was written by one of our members, Wayne Leiser. Thanks,Wayne!
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This video is part of the following video series: "A Lengthy Overview of the SELECT Statement"
This lengthy 7-part series is all about working with the Data Manipulation Language (DML) SELECT statement.Covered in this video are also some simple main sequences of SQL focusing on the statements, requirements and their various uses.

Highlights:
  • Returns from a SELECT statement
  • Introduction to the SELECT, FROM, JOIN, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY statements
  • Basic definition for result sets
  • Intro to the AND / OR clauses
  • Proper utilization of parenthesis () when writing queries
  • Proper use of DISTINCT vs Improper use of GROUP BY
  • When and why to use the HAVING clause
  • Simplistic and complex TOP clause examples

To view all videos in this series, click here

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Scott Whigham Scott Whigham is the founder of LearnItFirst.com, one of the web's most extensive video training libraries focusing on technical training. Scott is also an experienced consultant, trainer, and author with more than a decade of hands-on experience working with SQL Server databases, writing and debugging applications using Visual Studio, and performance tuning. Scott designed the architecture (websites, class libraries, and database) for the LearnItFirst.com websites and, most re... (Scott Whigham's full bio can be found on the About the Author page)

   
 
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