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Getting Started with Hierarchical Data in SQL Server

Explore the world of hierarchical data in SQL Server! This course will teach you how to understand, manage, and query hierarchical structures effectively, using common table expressions and recursive queries for real-world applications.

JS Padoan - Pluralsight course - Getting Started with Hierarchical Data in SQL Server
by JS Padoan

What you'll learn

Managing hierarchical data in SQL Server can be a complex task, often leading to inefficiencies in data retrieval and organization, especially in businesses with intricate structures or nested data categories. In this course, Getting Started with Hierarchical Data in SQL Server, you’ll learn to effectively manage and query hierarchical data. First, you’ll explore the basics of hierarchical structures and their importance in database design, helping you understand the foundational concepts of tree and graph structures.

Next, you’ll discover how to manage these structures using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) in SQL Server, a crucial skill for maintaining organized and accessible data.

Finally, you’ll learn how to write and understand recursive queries, enabling efficient data retrieval and manipulation in complex hierarchical systems.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of hierarchical data management in SQL Server needed to handle real-world data challenges effectively.

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JS Padoan - Pluralsight course - Getting Started with Hierarchical Data in SQL Server
JS Padoan

JS has 20 years of experience in the Microsoft eco-system, more than 35 certs. in Windows Server / .NET / SharePoint / SqlServer / Office365 / PowerPlatform and is aMicrosoft certified trainer since 13 years.

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