DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions Training Course

This course is tailored for system administrators, software developers, and database professionals.

Training Objectives:

• Acquire and enhance the skills necessary to create and manage 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 develop complex reports and solutions for developers.

Designed for participants who already possess working knowledge of SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment, this course centers on set-based querying techniques and query optimization. Key topics include the effective use of indexes and the detailed analysis of execution plans.

Additionally, the training delves into table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for managing partitioned tables.

By mastering advanced Transact-SQL techniques for Microsoft SQL Server, you can unlock the full potential of enterprise database automation. This course explores essential development constructs such as procedural programming, structured error management, transaction control, cursor execution, stored procedures, and database triggers. It empowers seasoned developers to design sophisticated backend data operations, minimize application-layer overhead, and create robust, production-ready solutions for critical database applications within enterprise settings.

This course covers the fundamentals of Microsoft's proprietary extension to the standard SQL language, known as Transact-SQL. Key topics encompass both retrieving and altering data within relational databases hosted on Microsoft SQL Server-based platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

The SQL Server 2016 Querying course (20761) aims to impart skills on writing queries for the Transact-SQL language.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to develop foundational skills for managing SQL Server databases. Participants will gain expertise in the following areas:

• Operational use of SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Core concepts regarding databases, SQL, and RDBMS architecture.
• Techniques for table creation and the application of DDL, DML, and DAL.
• Overview of prevalent RDBMS market solutions and comparative analysis.
• Introduction to NoSQL technologies and the industry shift toward hybrid database environments.

Mastering efficient SQL query writing for Microsoft SQL Server is the cornerstone of every enterprise data pipeline. This course explores essential techniques, beginning with relational database models and advancing through data retrieval, filtering, sorting, and aggregation using grouping functions and subqueries. It guides participants through multi-table joins, set operators, Data Manipulation Language (DML) operations, and transaction control to reliably extract and manipulate business intelligence datasets.

Microsoft SQL Server serves as a robust relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for efficient data storage and retrieval.

Through this instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, participants will acquire the core SQL skills necessary to effectively query Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Query Microsoft SQL Server databases using the Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Grasp the fundamental principles of database design
• Optimize database performance through normalization techniques
• Utilize aggregate functions to generate results comparable to Excel pivot-tables
• Connect to and access Microsoft SQL Server data via Excel

Target Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence professionals
• Business managers
• Excel experts seeking to broaden their analytical capabilities

Training Format

• Engaging lectures and interactive discussions
• Extensive practical exercises
• Real-world implementation within a live laboratory environment

Course Customization Options

• The training content is based on the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server
• For personalized training arrangements, please reach out to us to discuss your specific requirements.

SQL Server serves as Microsoft’s enterprise-grade relational database management system, engineered for the efficient storage, management, and retrieval of data.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

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

• Install and configure SQL Server environments.
• Manage databases, users, and permissions.
• Monitor system performance and resolve technical issues.
• Automate routine tasks through jobs and maintenance plans.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training in the UAE (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced database administrators seeking to deepen their knowledge of SQL Server for efficient database management, performance tuning, high availability, and advanced troubleshooting.

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

• Administer and configure SQL Server instances using best practices.
• Optimize performance of queries and databases.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments.A

This instructor-led live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators aiming to acquire the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and administer SQL Server databases using SQL Server Management Studio.

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

• Assess system requirements and execute installations.
• Create, configure, and manage databases using SSMS.
• Administer logins, users, roles, and permissions.
• Execute various backup types and restore databases.
• Create, schedule, and oversee jobs via SQL Server Agent.
• Adopt best practices for secure and efficient SQL Server administration.

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

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remote), participants will learn how to leverage SSAS to analyze large volumes of data within 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 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
• Lots of 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 the UAE (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 core component of Microsoft SQL Server that offers a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is extensively utilized for data migration, warehousing, and complex transformation tasks.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level data professionals and developers seeking to specialize in designing advanced SSIS data flows, implementing sophisticated transformations, and managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios.

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

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Effectively work with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformation components.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with confidence.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

Participants will develop a solid understanding of advanced Transact SQL features and gain the ability to accomplish the following:

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

This course is designed for professionals who currently use Transact SQL to extract data from Microsoft SQL Server databases and wish to deepen their expertise, particularly in data analysis and accelerating query performance.