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Introduction to Triggers in SQL Server: The Basics

In this course, you'll look into a SQL Server feature set called triggers which allows you to react to certain events within your databases and instances.

Beginner
22m
(6)

Created by Ben Weissman

Last Updated Feb 06, 2024

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Introduction to Triggers in SQL Server: The Basics

In this course, you'll look into a SQL Server feature set called triggers which allows you to react to certain events within your databases and instances.

Beginner
22m
(6)

Created by Ben Weissman

Last Updated Feb 06, 2024

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What you'll learn

SQL Server is one of the most popular database systems out there, being used by enterprises of all sizes, verticals, and regions.

In this course, Introduction to Triggers in SQL Server: The Basics, you’ll look into a feature set called triggers so you can understand when and how to use them.

First, you’ll explore what triggers are and which types of triggers exist in SQL Server.

Next, you’ll discover best practices on how and when to apply them.

Finally, you’ll learn how triggers can impact your database’s performance.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the basics on triggers in SQL Server needed to know how and when to use them.

Introduction to Triggers in SQL Server: The Basics
Beginner
22m
(6)
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Ben Weissman
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Ben Weissman has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field. He is a Data Platform MVP, author and speaker at data events around the world.

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