Introduction to Oracle SQL Training on Oracle 10g (4 days)

Introduction to Oracle SQL Overview

The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the SQL database language within the context of an Oracle database.

Introduction to Oracle SQL Course Goals

• Learn basic relational database principles
• Learn to use the iSQL*Plus web-based database interface and other traditional interfaces
• Learn to write simple SQL queries and moderately complex SQL queries using various join techniques
• Learn to summarize, group and sort data
• Learn advanced query techniques such as correlated subqueries
• Learn to develop simple SQL*Plus reports
• Learn to create and maintain database tables
• Learn to insert, update, and delete records from a database

Introduction to Oracle SQL Course Outline

1. Relational Databases & SQL
   1. About Relational Databases
   2. Elements Of SQL
2. Using SQL*Plus
   1. About SQL*Plus
   2. Using The Ms Windows SQL*Plus Tool
   3. Using The ISQL*Plus Web Tool
   4. Entering Commands & Syntax
3. Building A Select Statement
   1. About The Select Statement
   2. Selecting Columns
   3. Using Alias Names
4. Building A Where Clause
   1. About Logical Operators
   2. Equality Operator
   3. Boolean Operators
   4. Null & Between Operators
   5. Finding Text Strings
   6. In Operator
5. Ordering The Result Table
   1. About The Order By Clause
   2. Multiple Column Sorts
   3. Specifying The Sort Sequence
   4. About Null Values Within Sorts
   5. Using Column Aliases
6. Pseudo Columns & Functions
   1. About Pseudo Columns & Functions
   2. Using Rowid
   3. Using Rownum
   4. Using The Functions
   5. Using The Dual Table
   6. Sessiontimezone Function
7. Joining Tables
   1. About Joins
   2. Inner Join
   3. Reflexive Join
   4. Non-Key Join
   5. Outer Join
8. Using Set Operators
   1. About The Set Operators
   2. Set Operator Examples
9. Summary Functions
   1. About Summary Functions
   2. Summary Functions With Distinct
10. Using Subqueries
    1. About Subqueries
    2. Standard Subqueries
    3. Correlated Subqueries
11. Creating & Selecting Groups
    1. About Summary Groups
    2. Finding Groups Within The Base Tables
    3. Selecting Data From The Base Tables
    4. Selecting Groups From The Result Table
12. SQL*Plus Commands
    1. About SQL*Plus Commands
    2. More About Script Files
    3. Invoking Operating System Commands
    4. Saving Session Output
13. Build Simple SQL*Plus Reports
    1. About The SQL*Plus Report Features
    2. Session Output With Set
    3. Format Column Output With Column
    4. Defining Report Breaks With Break
    5. Produce Subtotals With Compute
14. SQL Data Definition Language
    1. About SQL DDL
    2. Create Table Statement
    3. Alter Table Statement
    4. Drop Table Statement
    5. Supportive Statements
15. SQL Data Manipulation Language
    1. About SQL DML
    2. About The Insert Statement
    3. About The Delete Statement
    4. About The Update Statement
    5. About Transactions
    6. Truncate Table
    7. Complex Table References

Introduction to Oracle SQL Course Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the programming examples.

Introduction to Oracle SQL Technical Requirements

1. Oracle 10g
   • Download - - Oracle Database 10g Express Edition
   1. The file you want to download is Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (Western European) - OracleXE.exe.
   2. You will need to register for a free account.
   3. Run through the Installer accepting all the defaults. Make sure to write down your password.
   4. Follow steps 1-3 of the Getting Started Guide available at the Oracle Web site
2. Editor Options
   • (Recommended) Toad for Oracle
     • Download
     • Run through the Installer accepting all the defaults.
   • SQL*Plus Instant Client
     • Download

Class Files for Introduction to Oracle SQL

The class files for this course will be sent by email before the class.