Oracle SQL — A 3 day course
Synopsis
This course is designed to give delegates practical experience in writing SQL statements and scripts using Oracle SQL*Plus. The basic SELECT statement, the use of SQL functions and the basic table and view handling statements are introduced.
The course covers the major topics required for the following Oracle examination 1Z0-051: Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I (currently on Beta test). Together with the SQL Advanced course, this course also covers the major topics required for the following Oracle examinations: 1Z0-007: Introduction to Oracle9i SQL 1Z0-047: Oracle Database SQL Expert.
Examinations are not included as part of the course and anyone intending to sit examinations should check directly on the Oracle website for up to date requirements.
Objectives
- Creating SQL statements to query database tables
- Using standard aggregate functions and related SELECT statement clauses
- Joining Tables
- Using basic subqueries and the set operators
- Using numeric, character and date functions
- Using conversion and other miscellaneous functions
- Using SQL parameters
- Using complex subqueries
- Creating and altering tables and views
- Inserting, updating and deleting rows in database tables
- Managing sequences and synonyms
Suitable For
Anyone who needs to use and understand SQL to query and update an Oracle database
Individuals who intend to sit the Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals examination
Prerequisites
There are no formal pre-requisites, although an understanding of databases and exposure to information technology in general would be useful.
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
Bristol — £1250 (+VAT)
Leeds — £1250 (+VAT)
London — £1250 (+VAT)
Manchester — £1250 (+VAT)
Contents
Relational Database Concepts
- What is an Oracle Database
- Relational Database Structures
- Tables, Rows and Columns
- Indexes, Primary Keys and Foreign Keys
- Supported Datatypes
- The Data Dictionary
Using SQL*Plus
- What is SQL*Plus
- Getting Started
- Entering and Executing SQL Statements
- Editing SQL Statements
- Creating, Editing and Executing SQL Files
Using SQL Developer
- What is Oracle SQL Developer
- Starting SQL Developer
- Configure a Connection
- Navigation Tabs
- SQL Worksheet
Retrieving Data with the SELECT Statement
- The SELECT Statement
- The SELECT and FROM Clauses
- Conditions and the WHERE Clause
- Other Conditional Operators
- Logical Operators
- The ORDER BY Clause
- Column Aliases
- Arithmetic Expressions
- Precedence of Operators
Aggregate Functions
- Overview of Built In Aggregate Functions
- The GROUP BY Clause
- The HAVING Clause
Joining Tables
- Overview of Table Joins
- Inner Joins
- Table Aliases
- Outer Joins
- Self Joins
- ANSI Standard Joins
- Set Operators
Numeric, Character and Date Functions
- Function Types
- Using the Table dual to try out Functions
- Numeric Functions
- Character Functions
- String Concatenation
- Date Arithmetic and Date Functions
Conversion and Miscellaneous Functions
- Conversion Functions
- The NVL and NVL2 Functions
- The DECODE Function
- CASE Expressions
- The COALESCE and NULLIF Functions
SQL*Plus Parameters
- Command Line Substitution Parameters
- The Accept Command
- The Define and Undefine Commands
Using Subqueries
- Overview of Subqueries
- In-Line Views
- Top-N Queries
- Complex Subqueries
- Multi Column Subqueries
- Correlated Subqueries
- Subquery Rules
- Using the ANY, ALL and SOME Operators
Managing Data
- Inserting Rows
- Updating Rows
- Deleting Rows
- Verifying Updates
- Transaction Control
- Commit and Rollback
- Savepoints
- Commits and Constraints
- Amending Data in SQL Developer
Managing Tables
- Creating Tables
- Specifying Constraints
- Altering Tables, Columns and Constraints
- Dropping Tables, Columns and Constraints
- Copying Tables
Managing Indexes and Views
- Creating Indexes
- Dropping Indexes
- Listing Indexes
- Creating and Using Views
- Dropping Views
- Listing Views
Managing Sequences and Synonyms
- Create a Sequence
- View Sequence Details
- Create a Synonym
- List Synonyms