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SQL Server Fundamentals

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SQL Server Fundamentals covers Querying Data, Advanced Querying Techniques, Working with Hierarchies, Understanding Query Optimization, SQL Server Security and Securing SQL Server Applications.

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SQL Server Fundamentals

SQL Server Fundamentals covers Querying Data, Advanced Querying Techniques, Working with Hierarchies, Understanding Query Optimization, SQL Server Security and Securing SQL Server Applications.

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Introduction to SQL Server
  • by Ben Weissman
  • 1h 1m
  • Jul 12, 2023
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Querying Data with SQL Server
  • by Mihaela Danci
  • 1h 56m
  • Oct 12, 2023
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Working with Hierarchies in SQL Server
  • by Pinal Dave
  • 49m
  • Aug 24, 2023
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Understanding Query Optimization in SQL Server
  • by Nikola Ilic
  • 1h 24m
  • Dec 07, 2023
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Advanced Querying Techniques in SQL Server
  • by Gerald Britton
  • 1h 13m
  • Oct 09, 2023
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SQL Server Security Fundamentals
  • by Pinal Dave
  • 1h 29m
  • Jul 19, 2023
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Securing SQL Server Applications
  • by Rudi Bruchez
  • 2h 6m
  • Nov 16, 2023
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Optimizing Query Performance with Columnstore Indexes
  • by Jared Westover
  • 2h 33m
  • Aug 24, 2023
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Ben Weissman
Ben Weissman
Ben Weissman, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field. Besides his Pluralsight courses, Ben is also the co-author of multiple books on data and kubernetes including "SQL Server on Kubernetes ", "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services", "SQL Server Big Data Clusters" and "The Biml Book". He is also a regular speaker at international events. Ben and his team at Solisyon have been involved in more than 200 Business I...
Mihaela Danci
Mihaela Danci
As a data analyst enthusiast, Mihaela has special interests in translating vision into action using end-to-end data analysis. She is very passionate about teaching and resolving real-world business problems. Her greatest joy is learning new data exploration techniques and pushing the boundaries of data analytics. Mihaela has a bachelor’s degree in economic cybernetics and in her spare time she loves to travel and dance.
Pinal Dave
Pinal Dave
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Master of Science degree and numerous database certifications. Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books, 100 Pluralsight courses, 11 Code Labs, and 5 Skill Assessments. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Nikola Ilic
Nikola Ilic
Nikola Ilic is officially a Principal Architect, focusing on Microsoft Data Platform technologies, especially Microsoft Fabric and Power BI - but “off the record,” he is a data fanatic, interested in everything related to extracting meaningful information from the raw data. Nikola is self-proclaimed "Data-Mozart". As he lives in the wonderful city of Salzburg, Austria, which is well-known as the birthplace of W.A.Mozart, he was brave enough to use the composer's last name as part of his nicknam...
Gerald Britton
Gerald Britton
Gerald Britton is a Pluralsight author and expert on Python programming practices and Microsoft SQL Server development and administration.  A multiple-year of the Microsoft MVP award, Gerald has led introductory classes in Python and SQL for industry-sponsored events at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Toronto and the University of Toronto (his alma mater). 
Rudi Bruchez
Rudi Bruchez
Rudi Bruchez is a freelance consultant and trainer based in Paris, France. He has more than 15 years of experience with SQL Server and started to venture into NoSQL territories. He worked first as a developer and started as a DBA in 2001, in Switzerland at MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company). He moved to France in 2005 and is working freelance since 2006. He provides consulting, administration, audits and training. As SQL Server evolves into a more complex solution, he tries to make sure that d...
Jared Westover
Jared Westover
Jared Westover is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert in Data Management and Analytics. When he started his education, he didn’t consider any other field than computers. Jared has been working with technology for over 15 years. He focuses on SQL Server and finding ways to tell inspiring stories with raw data. Technology became his first love while working on a Tandy back in the ’80s. Undertaking an epic quest, Jared wanted nothing more than to design video games using C. Working with data giv...

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