Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

The course is tailored for administrators, developers, and database developers.

The objectives of the training:

• acquire and reinforce the skills needed to create and manage databases
• gain a thorough understanding of SQL syntax and its application in data retrieval and modification
• implement security measures within the database
• utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and business intelligence (BI)
• leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to develop complex reports and solutions for developers

This training focuses on the fundamentals of creating a data warehouse environment using MS SQL Server 2008.

Participants in this course will gain foundational skills for designing and constructing a data warehouse that operates on MS SQL Server 2008.

The course will also equip participants with the knowledge to build a simple ETL process using SSIS, and then design and implement a data cube using SSAS.

Participants will learn how to manage an OLAP database, including tasks such as creating and deleting databases, processing partition changes online, and more.

Additionally, participants will acquire skills in scripting with XML/A and MDX.

This course is designed for participants who are already familiar with SQL in the Microsoft SQL Server environment (2008/2012). The focus of the course is on set-based querying and query optimization, as well as working with indexes and analyzing execution plans.

The training also delves into table expressions, ranking functions, and techniques for managing partitioned tables.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators who wish to gain proficiency in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

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

• Understand the principles of ETL and the role of SSIS.
• Create, deploy, and manage SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow to define the flow of tasks in a package.
• Implement Workflow and set up constraints for effective task execution.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Work with Variables and Containers to enhance package flexibility.
• Manage Transactions to ensure data consistency.
• Implement effective error handling and debugging techniques.
• Set up Logging for tracking and monitoring.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions for managing changing data.
• Deploy a Package for production use.
• Implement Security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Utilize Scripting to extend SSIS functionality.
• Apply Best Practices for efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

The objective of this course is to offer a comprehensive understanding of advanced SQL techniques for Microsoft SQL Server, along with an in-depth exploration of Transact-SQL. To delve deeper into these subjects, the course can be extended to a three-day program.

SQL Server, as a central component of the Microsoft data platform, stands out as a premier operational database management system.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals who wish to develop fundamental skills for working with SQL Server Databases. The course will assist participants in learning:

• How to effectively use SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• The concepts of databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• How to create tables and utilize DDL, DML, and DAL commands.
• An overview of the various RDBMS packages available in the market and their comparative features.
• An introduction to NoSQL databases and how organizations are transitioning to hybrid database solutions.

The course addresses questions such as

• How to construct a query?
• What are the possibilities offered by SQL?
• What is a relational database?
• What is the structure and what are the SQL commands?

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for storing and retrieving data.

In this instructor-led, live training (either on-site or remote), participants will gain the essential knowledge of the SQL language needed to query a Microsoft SQL Server database effectively.

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

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Query a Microsoft SQL Server database using Microsoft's Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Understand the fundamentals of database design
• Optimize a database through normalization techniques
• Use aggregate functions to generate results similar to those produced by pivot tables
• Access Microsoft SQL Server data from Excel

Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence professionals
• Business managers
• Excel experts looking to expand their analytical skills

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Numerous exercises and practical activities
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

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

This SQL training course is designed for individuals who wish to acquire the essential skills needed to extract and analyze data from any database and generate reports. Participants will learn:

• how to write SQL queries
• what relational databases are and how they can be utilized
• the concept of relations and how to establish them
• the structure of data
• the differences between T-SQL and other SQL dialects
• practical skills for writing effective queries

This SQL course focuses on Microsoft's T-SQL dialect. If you are interested in a more general overview of SQL, please refer to the SQL Fundamentals course.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a powerful tool from Microsoft SQL Server that supports transactional processing (OLAP) and data mining. It enables the analysis of data across various databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models provided by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and other data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led, live training (conducted either on-site or remotely), participants will learn how to leverage SSAS for analyzing large volumes of data in databases and data warehouses.

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

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

Audience

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

 
Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Plenty of exercises and hands-on practice
• Practical 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 Slovakia (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 component of Microsoft SQL Server that offers a platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is utilized for tasks such as data migration, warehousing, and transformation.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers who want to focus on designing advanced SSIS data flows, transformations, and managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios.

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

• Create and implement robust data flows using SSIS.
• Work with various data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to handle historical data changes effectively.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages efficiently.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

Participants will gain insight into some of the more advanced features of Transact SQL, enabling them to:

• Use queries to generate complex result sets
• Manage database objects to enhance query performance
• Optimize queries for greater efficiency

This course is designed for anyone who currently uses Transact SQL to extract data from a Microsoft SQL Server database and seeks to deepen their knowledge, particularly in the areas of data analysis and improving query speed.

Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of Structured Query Language, as well as the ability to perform each of the following tasks:

• Construct queries to retrieve and filter data from an SQL Server database
• Create summarized results
• Modify, derive, and format data to meet specific output requirements
• Update data and manage database components and definitions

This course is designed for anyone who needs to extract information from a Microsoft SQL Server database. It is suitable for both system developers and individuals from other departments who require the use of SQL for data extraction and analysis.