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YOUR IBM i TRAINING SOURCE

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Overview

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Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standardized language for defining and manipulating data in a relational database, such as the Db2 database found on an IBM i system. This course provides an introduction to SQL and describes the SQL statements to:

  • Define queries
  • Change the contents of a file
  • Create and delete libraries and files

You will also see how to use Interactive SQL to enter and run SQL statements.

Approximate Study Time: 2 1/2 hours

Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the components of the Db2 Query Manager and SQL Development Kit
  • Use and define SQL terminology
  • Identify the Db2 objects to which SQL terms are mapped
  • Use Interactive SQL to execute an SQL statement
  • Use the SQL SELECT statement to define a query that
    • Returns all records from a file and all fields from each record
    • Returns only selected records from a file
    • Returns only selected fields from returned records
    • Returns records from a file in a specified order
    • Generates and returns summary data
    • Joins data from two or more files
    • Uses a subquery
  • Code the SQL statements required to add, delete, and change the data in a database
  • Code the SQL statements required to create libraries and files
  • Code the SQL statements required to delete libraries and files

Topic Outline

Introduction to SQL

Defining and Running a Basic Query

Advanced Querying Capabilities

Making Changes to the Contents of a File

Creating and Deleted SQL Objects

Audience

This course is intended primarily for programmers, but can be taken by anyone interested in learning how to use SQL to work with a Db2 database.

Prerequisites

This course assumes that you have a working knowledge of basic IBM i concepts and facilities. You can satisfy this prerequisite by successfully completing the courses in the following series:

The course also assume you familiar with IBM i programming concepts and facilities. You can satisfy this prerequisite by successfully completing the courses in the following series:

If you feel you already have the necessary skills, you can verify your belief by successfully completing the Competency Exams for these series.