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Intro to SQL Challenge

Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: Up to 1 hour
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Description

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a database language for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data. Companies use SQL when they need to store, update, and serve data with clearly defined relationships or using mature, proven technology, with a database language that is easy to get started with.

In this lab challenge, you'll be provided with a SQL environment and complete several SQL tasks to pass. This is a real environment, meaning you'll have the chance to show practical experience rather than answer questions in a multiple-choice environment.

Updates

April 11th, 2025 - Updated lab validation check functions

August 24th, 2020 - Updated the lab to use in-browser Remote Desktop to streamline the lab experience

March 13th, 2020 - Updated the lab's SQL license and validation steps

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with the Azure Portal is helpful but not required
  • The Cloud Academy lab on working with SQL

Intended audience

  • Prospective developers, data scientists and database engineers
  • Anyone who needs the ability to store, edit and view data
  • Anyone interested in full-stack, backend or website development

What will be assessed

  • Your knowledge of basic SQL principles
  • Your ability to navigate within Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Your practical ability to create and manage data using SQL

Covered topics

SQL
Databases
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Mission

Intro to SQL Challenge
Intro to SQL Challenge Part 2

Lab Rules