SQL Server is a powerful tool allowing users to store and manage large amounts of data. Its ability to handle complex queries makes it an ideal choice for data analysis. This course will give you everything you need to use SQL Server to analyze and interpret large datasets, from the basics of SQL Server database management to advanced query optimization techniques. Travis Cuzick, your instructor, will guide you through each step, showing you how to install SQL Server 2019 Express and SQL Server Management Studio. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of SQL Server, including creating and managing databases, renaming and selecting columns, and exporting data from SQL Server Management Studio. 

Next, you'll dive deeper into data analysis techniques like filtering and sorting data with logic and criteria, demonstrating how to select numerical values from your data by range and match text patterns using wildcards. Learn how to use the SORT BY, DESC, and ASC keywords to sort data quickly, including the SELECT DISTINCT keyword to avoid duplicate records in a table. Explore how to create essential derived columns and concatenate strings. We'll cover some standard functions in SQL, including some time-saving tips and tricks you can use in SQL Server Management Studio. 

Understanding the differences in data types is crucial to analyze data. This course discusses the three data types and explains how to perform date calculations in SQL. You'll examine the aggregate functions and how to use them to calculate the total number of records in a table. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to use SQL Servers for data analysis. It contains a resource section with many engaging exercises to help sharpen your skills. If you want to handle large datasets and complex analyses like a pro, enroll today and become a data analysis expert!