Oracle 11g SQL for Report Writers
This course gives a basic introduction to Oracle`s version of SQL, focusing on the select statement for use within reports. This will be relevant for all versions of the database, from 8i onwards
Designed to introduce concepts and functionality in an accessible and friendly format, the course has been prepared to assist report writers understand what reporting tools will do behind the scenes and is aimed at those using any reporting tool that generates SQL. This is an ideal pre cursor for the Oracle Discoverer courses.
- Cost: Price on application
- Duration: 1 Day
- This course is not available as part of our public schedule but can be provided on a customised client specific basis.
PC Fundamentals
Report Writers
Oracle Discoverer Users
Oracle Discoverer Administrators
Introducing Oracle
The Elements of the Oracle System
Relational Concepts
What reporting tools do
Introduction
Choosing and Describing Tables
Elements of the SQL Query
The SQL Buffer and Query Layout
Editing SQL Statements
The System Dummy Table
Selecting Columns
Duplicate Information (DISTINCT)
Sorting Information
Introducing SQL*Plus for Reporting
Using SQL*Plus
The Concatenation Operator
Elements of the SQL Query: Arithmetic
Column Aliases
String Functions
Arithmetic Functions
Date Functions
Mixed Functions
Where Operators
Where with Keywords
Where and Logical Operators
Joining Tables (Equi-Joins)
Aliases for Table Names
Thinking behind Creating Joins
Joining Tables (Non-Equi-Joins)
Joining Tables (Outer Joins)
Joining Tables (Inner Joins)
Group Function Examples
Group Function with Having
Materialised views
Dimensions
ROLLUP functions
The ROLLUP operator
The CUBE operator
Analytical Functions
Ranking
Banding
Windowing
Moving Averages
LAG and LEAD
Nesting Different Functions
Select with Minus, Union and Intersect
Connect By Prior
Hierarchies