Introduction to SQL Databases (10985CC) Training Course

This course is tailored for database administrators, developers, and database specialists.

Training Objectives:

• Develop and reinforce competencies in creating and managing databases
• Gain proficiency in SQL syntax for retrieving and modifying data
• Implement security protocols within the database environment
• Utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and Business Intelligence (BI)
• Leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to build complex reports and developer solutions

This extensive training program provides participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to create, manage, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions using current Microsoft technologies. The curriculum centers on SQL Server (2017/2019/2022 features) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), addressing the full data analytics lifecycle from ingestion to visualization.

Participants will learn to design and implement contemporary data warehousing solutions, construct robust ETL/ELT pipelines utilizing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), develop sophisticated analytical models using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular) and Azure Analysis Services, and generate insightful reports and visualizations. The course places significant emphasis on harnessing in-memory technologies, cloud integration, and modern query languages.

This program is designed for participants who already possess familiarity with SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment. The curriculum emphasizes set-based querying techniques, query performance tuning, index management, and the analysis of execution plans.

Additionally, the training addresses table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for handling partitioned tables.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators seeking proficiency in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp the fundamentals of ETL and understand SSIS's role.
• Build, deploy, and oversee SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow structures to orchestrate task sequences.
• Configure workflows and define constraints to ensure efficient task execution.
• Create Data Flows for extracting, transforming, and loading data.
• Leverage Variables and Containers to increase package adaptability.
• Oversee transactions to maintain data integrity.
• Employ robust error handling and debugging strategies.
• Configure logging for comprehensive tracking and monitoring.
• Manage Slowly Changing Dimensions to handle evolving data.
• Deploy packages for production environments.
• Apply security protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
• Use scripting to expand SSIS capabilities.
• Adopt best practices for building efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This course aims to provide a clear understanding of the advanced use of SQL for Microsoft SQL Server and the advanced use of Transact-SQL. For more in-depth coverage of the topics, this course can be run as a three-day course.

About This Course

This course covers the essential methods and best practices aligned with business and technical needs for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data using Power BI. It demonstrates how to access and process data from diverse sources, including both relational and non-relational databases. Participants will also learn to implement robust security standards and policies across the Power BI ecosystem, covering datasets and groups, as well as how to manage, deploy, and distribute reports and dashboards.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for data professionals and business intelligence practitioners seeking to master data analysis with Power BI. It is also ideal for report developers who visualize data from cloud-based and on-premises data platform technologies.

Skills gained

• Ingest, clean, and transform data
• Model data for performance and scalability
• Design and create reports for data analysis
• Apply and perform advanced report analytics
• Manage and share report assets

This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of Microsoft's proprietary dialect of the standard SQL language: Transact-SQL. The curriculum covers both querying and modifying data within relational databases hosted on Microsoft SQL Server-based systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

The DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions certification demonstrates an IT professional's expertise in managing and implementing cloud-based database solutions on Microsoft Azure. It confirms proficiency in administering Azure SQL Server instances, databases, and utilizing T-SQL. This certification is crucial for organizations undergoing digital transformation, as it ensures certified professionals can effectively manage data, handle migrations, and optimize performance within Azure environments. Earning the DP-300T00 certification boosts professional credibility, positioning individuals as key assets in the IT sector, especially for roles focused on database administration and management.

This three-day, instructor-led program is designed for professionals transitioning from previous SQL Server versions, offering a comprehensive introduction to the innovations in SQL Server 2016.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the core capabilities and architecture of SQL Server 2016
• Explore new and improved performance features in SQL Server
• Examine advanced security enhancements in SQL Server
• Understand updates regarding SQL Server Availability and Scalability
• Analyze advancements in reporting and Power BI within SQL Server 2016
• Discover improved data access mechanisms
• Evaluate new and enhanced OL functionalities in SQL Server
• Explore novel cloud capabilities in SQL Server

This five-day instructor-led course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2014 database. The curriculum concentrates on teaching participants how to utilize SQL Server 2014 product features and tools specifically related to database maintenance.

Note: This course is intended for customers interested in learning about SQL Server 2012 or SQL Server 2014. It covers the new features in SQL Server 2014, as well as the critical capabilities across the SQL Server data platform.

This five-day, instructor-led program equips professionals responsible for administering and maintaining SQL Server databases with the essential knowledge and skills needed to manage an SQL server database infrastructure. It is also beneficial for application developers who build solutions that retrieve content from SQL Server databases.

This course equips students with the skills necessary to provision SQL Server databases, whether on-premises or in SQL Azure.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft tool for online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining within SQL Server. It enables the analysis of data across various databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models created by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and other data visualization platforms.

This instructor-led live training, available onsite or remotely, teaches participants how to leverage SSAS to analyze large volumes of data stored in databases and data warehouses.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modeling to extract business insights from data
• Design OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes
• Query and manipulate multidimensional data using the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query language
• Deploy real-world BI solutions using SSAS

Audience

• BI (Business Intelligence) professionals
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing professionals

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Extensive exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS.
• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data professionals who wish to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages to perform data integration and transformation tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS.
• Use SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a Microsoft SQL Server component that offers a platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is utilized for tasks involving data migration, warehousing, and transformation.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers who wish to specialize in designing advanced SSIS data flows and transformations, as well as managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement robust data flows using SSIS.
• Work with a variety of data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for handling historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages effectively.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.