1. Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2016

• The Basic Architecture of SQL Server
• SQL Server Editions and Versions
• Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio

2. Introduction to T-SQL Querying

• Introducing T-SQL
• Sets
• Predicate Logic
• Logical Order of Operations in SELECT statements

3. Writing SELECT Queries

• Writing Simple SELECT Statements
• Eliminating Duplicates with DISTINCT
• Using Column and Table Aliases
• Writing Simple CASE Expressions

4. Querying Multiple Tables

• Joins
• Querying with Inner Joins
• Querying with Outer Joins
• Querying with Cross Joins and Self Joins

5. Sorting and Filtering Data

• Sorting Data
• Filtering Data with Predicates
• Filtering with the TOP and OFFSET-FETCH Options
• Working with Unknown Values

6. Working with SQL Server 2016 Data Types

• Introducing SQL Server 2016 Data Types
• Working with Character Data
• Working with Date and Time Data

7. Using DML to Modify Data

• Inserting Data
• Modifying and Deleting Data

8. Using Built-In Functions

• Writing Queries with Built-In Functions
• Using Conversion Functions
• Using Logical Functions
• Using Functions to Work with NULL

9. Grouping and Aggregating Data

• Using Aggregate Functions
• Using the GROUP BY Clause
• Filtering Groups with HAVING

10. Using Subqueries

• Writing Self-Contained Subqueries
• Writing Correlated Subqueries
• Using the EXISTS Predicate with Subqueries

11. Using Set Operators

• Writing Queries with the UNION Operator
• Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
• Using APPLY