SQL Tutorial for Beginners

Hi Kevin. I'm a retired software architect with lots of experience of SQL, and only watched the video to see what you were presenting to newbies. I wanted to let you know that it's an excellent introduction to something many might be hesitant about. Great job!

This is 2 of my university courses summarized in a 45 minute video. So impressive and so helpful! Thanks, Kevin

Kevin, please, please, please make more SQL content? I work in the database but there is so much more to learn. I just love your approach when it comes to learning new skills and your videos are so easy to follow. My goal is to become certified by the end of this year. Thank you so much for this!

16:08 If you're getting an error like I did, do the following: 1) Right click KCC and select properties 2) Select Files 3) On the row of "Owner:" select the "..." at the end 4) Browse -> check [sa] -> OK Now you should be good!

Kelvin, I never thought one day I'd ever think about SQL. I always knew it's for the IT guys!!! Everyone can learn it? I can only Believe this because I trust you!!! You present complex matters into a plan language. Thanks

I’m a stay at home mom looking to learn some new skills and enter the work place. It’s been incredibly daunting and all the other SQL lessons I’ve taken skim over important information and don’t describe things clearly. This was SOOO helpful!!! Thank you so much!

I'm an old, mostly self taught DBA/Database-Developer that started working with SQL Server in 1998. I'm also a former Navy Instructor that wrote and taught a 200 hour course on microprocessors and how to program them way back in 1977 and have been teaching a whole lot of different things, including a lot of things about SQL Server and T-SQL. With that, I'll also say that I'm not easily impressed. And, with that being said.... You probably hear this all the time but now I have to say it. This is an absolutely brilliant introduction to SQL and SSMS and the order of revelation is perfect. Having put together presentations on the subject, I also have a deep understanding of, even with the best of tools, how long it takes to put to craft, crop, and publish a video of such incredible content. Very, VERY well done, good Sir.

For those who are following along and could not open the database diagram: Right-click "KCC" in the Object Explorer, then select "Properties". Under "Select a page", select "Files". Enter "sa" in the owner field and click "OK". The problem should be solved! I made a typo in my comment a year ago, where "sa" was "as" due to autocorrect. However, that comment has since helped a lot of you with opening the diagram. YouTube wouldn't let me edit my comment cause it returned error. Kevin, if you see this feel free to re-pin this comment. Thanks!

You have a gift for making complex subjects look very simple. As a software specialist, I’m sure this video took quite a few hours to put together. You started with baby steps but by the end, there was some quite advanced material being covered and I learned a few things that I didn’t previously know. Something for everybody - thank-you!

Please do more SQL content!? Databases, everything. Something I'm trying to learn along with web development this year.

Out of all the tutorials available, this one is the most straightforward and user-friendly. Kevin, I appreciate you for generously sharing your expertise.

To those who can not locate the KCC file when trying to add it in the Database. Copy paste or Move the File to the Backup folder which is located in Microsoft SQL server ---> MSSQL16.MSSQLSERVER ---> MSSQL. These files are located where you originally downloaded the whole software probably in Local disk C ---> Program Files. This will then automatically show the KCC file when you try to select it to add it in the Database like Kevin told in the video. Hope this helps.

I watched this 4 times already and I am going to watch at least 10 more to memorize all the queries listed in this video! Thanks so much Kevin for the awesome video and can't wait to learn more about SQL in your next videos!

Learning this for a job interview this week, thank you! It's a SQL heavy job, but I didn't put anthing SQL related on my resume and they still called me back so knowing the basics to mention in the interview will be a big help!

This explained the join process easier in 5 minutes than 2 full days of class in college. Nicely done.

OMG, from my work place I thought SQL looked too difficult so I abandoned trying to use it to find certain data. I had no idea that there was a query wizard that is actually easier to use than MS Access. This changes everything. THANK YOU KEVIN ! And yes, SQL training would be great.

This tutoral is straight to the point. Everything was explained perfectly - not too short which becomes confusing and not too long which becomes boring - just perfect! Thanks!

As a new student to SQL you've made things way too easy bro 😊 best training ❤

Thanks for such a superb, easy to understand video. I'm new to SQL and never knew it was so beginner-friendly; your content was most helpful. Just 2 points I'd like to add for others who may be interested in checking this out too. 1. If you have trouble finding the KCC.bak file using Database restore, Goto SQL config manager and change the "Log On as" setting of the SQL Server to "Local System". 2. For some reason my Database Diagrams folder would not expand, couldn't figure out a fix, however the query design editor will show the tables & primary keys anyways. Thanks again!

Thanks Kevin, your attention to detail and delivery in all your videos is first class, very professional and as always so informative and easy to follow, your efforts make all our lives so much easier.