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Working with a greenfield project means you are starting from scratch. It is common to be a part of a team that has to make the choice of what type of database to use.
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If having access to available data when a transaction has been completed is important, you are likely using a structured query language (SQL) database.
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SQL Server is one of the more common SQL databases that could be used to store relational data. This article takes a look at what SQL Server is, what it\u2019s used for, and how to learn using it. In addition, there are listings of courses and resources you can use to obtain a better understanding of SQL Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is SQL Server?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) created by Microsoft in 1989. It uses SQL under the hood to build schemas, tables based on those schemas, and uses queries to perform actions on those schemas when called. It stores relational data using the tables that are created when the schema was created.
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It was designed in part to compete with Oracle and MySQL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is SQL Server Used for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The database is a vital component for any full-stack application. Data, without database service, cannot be safely stored to make data persist when a user leaves a page and returns to it later.
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SQL Server database is used to store data in tables with typed columns. With this particular database, it is necessary to let the database know what type of information that the table should consist of \u2014 its type<\/em>.
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This allows data to persist when a page refreshes or see that a user is authorized to look at a particular page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning SQL Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to learn any relational database structure if you want to become a backend developer, machine learning professional, or a database administrator. 
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Relational databases can be confusing because there are many types. Also, the types are built over SQL, but they all have their own version of SQL.
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SQL Server uses the Transact-SQL, Microsoft\u2019s flavor of SQL, to structure their queries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does It Take to Learn SQL Server?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You have an advantage here if you already know SQL \u2014 it\u2019s just a matter of thinking about the language in Microsoft\u2019s unique way, which is not too different from what you might already know. If you don\u2019t know how to write SQL queries, expect to take longer to learn how to SQL Server.
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All in all, your experience may vary depending on the time and consistency in your practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Learn SQL Server: Step-by-Step<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Learn Basic Database Fundamentals.<\/strong> Understand what table, schema, row, column, primary\/foreign keys, database normalization is.<\/li>
  2. Install the latest Microsoft SQL Server version on your machine.<\/strong> Choose the version that pertains to you \u2014 for most this will probably be the free edition (Note: There are different versions).<\/li>
  3. Transact-SQL Basics.<\/strong> Know how to write basic select, insert, update and delete queries.<\/li>
  4. Transact-SQL Advanced Queries.<\/strong> Be able to use subqueries, develop procedures, triggers, and functions.<\/li>
  5. Connect.<\/strong> Connect your MS SQL Server to an API and frontend application.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Best SQL Server Courses and Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Everyone learns a little bit differently. Compiled here are some of the best MS SQL tutorials and training that could be found. Many of them use some of the more popular frameworks that employ this database for their projects. Some have a fee, but there are a few that are free as well. This list is in no particular order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Online SQL Server Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some of the best courses available online that teach Microsoft SQL as part of the course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    70-461, 761: Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    70-462: SQL Server Database Administration (DBA)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n