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Working with Hierarchies in SQL Server

In this course, you will learn to work with hierarchical data in SQL Server using hierarchyid. You will master techniques to create, query, optimize, and traverse hierarchies efficiently.

Pinal Dave - Pluralsight course - Working with Hierarchies in SQL Server
by Pinal Dave

What you'll learn

Understanding the HierarchyID data type in SQL Server is crucial for managing hierarchical or nested data structures, enhancing the efficiency and performance of database queries. In this course, Working with Hierarchies in SQL Server, you'll gain the ability to work with hierarchical data in SQL Server effectively. First, you'll understand hierarchies' importance, structure, and representation, focusing on the hierarchyid data type. By creating hierarchies, querying them, and comparing hierarchyid with other hierarchy models, you'll gain a robust foundation. Next, you'll explore node properties like depth, breadth, and position and learn to find descendants, modify nodes, and calculate depth and breadth through practical exercises. Finally, you'll learn to improve performance with indexes, enforce integrity with triggers, and discuss best practices in SQL Server hierarchies. By the end of this course, you'll have both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience with hierarchical data in SQL Server. You'll be prepared to handle complex data relationships efficiently, applying these skills in real-world scenarios.

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Pinal Dave - Pluralsight course - Working with Hierarchies in SQL Server
Pinal Dave

Pinal Dave is a Pluralsight Developer Evangelist.

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