Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

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

The training objectives:

• gain and enhance skills in creating and managing databases
• master SQL syntax and its application to retrieve and modify data
• implement safety protocols within the database environment
• utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and BI
• leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to develop intricate reports and solutions for developers

This training focuses on establishing a foundational understanding of creating a data warehouse environment using MS SQL Server 2008.

Participants will develop the essential skills needed for designing and constructing a data warehouse that operates on MS SQL Server 2008.

They will learn how to construct a basic ETL process utilizing SSIS, followed by designing and implementing a data cube with SSAS.

The course enables participants to manage OLAP databases effectively: creating and deleting OLAP databases, processing partitions, and making online changes.

Participants will also gain proficiency in scripting XML/A and MDX.

This course is designed for participants who are already familiar with SQL in the Microsoft SQL Server Environment 2008/2012. It emphasizes set-based querying and query optimization, as well as working with indexes and interpreting execution plans.

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

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (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.

This course is designed to offer a thorough grasp of advanced SQL usage for Microsoft SQL Server, along with an in-depth exploration of Transact-SQL. For a more comprehensive examination of these subjects, the course can be extended to span three days.

SQL Server serves as a cornerstone of the Microsoft data platform, acting as a premier operational database management system.

This comprehensive training equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to utilize Windows PowerShell for automating the management of Windows-based systems. The competencies acquired in this course are applicable across all Microsoft products that employ Windows PowerShell for routine administration tasks.

The training primarily emphasizes using Windows PowerShell as an interactive command-line interface, while also touching upon scripting and programming concepts.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals aiming to develop foundational skills in managing SQL Server Databases. The course will enable participants to:

• Operate effectively with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Understand concepts such as databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• Create tables and utilize DDL, DML, and DAL.
• Explore different RDBMS packages available in the market and their comparative analysis.
• Gain an introduction to NoSQL and how organizations are transitioning towards hybrid database systems.

The course provides answers to:

• How can you construct a query?
• What are the opportunities with SQL?
• What is a relational database?
• What does the structure of SQL commands look like?

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

This instructor-led live training session, which can be conducted either on-site or remotely, will equip participants with the fundamental skills of the SQL language required to query a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will have the ability to:

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Query a Microsoft SQL Server database using Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Microsoft's proprietary extension of SQL
• Grasp the basics of database design
• Improve database performance through normalization techniques
• Leverage aggregate functions to produce results akin to those from pivot tables
• Connect Excel to a Microsoft SQL Server for data access

Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence professionals
• Business managers
• Excel experts looking to enhance their analytical capabilities

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and discussions
• Absorbing exercises and practical application
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab setting

Customization Options for the Course

• The training is based on the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server.
• To request tailored training, please contact us to make arrangements.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals aiming to acquire the essential abilities to extract and analyze data from various databases and generate reports. Participants will learn:

• how to compose SQL queries
• the concept of relational databases and their utilization
• the nature of relations and how to establish them
• data structure fundamentals
• the distinctions between T-SQL and other dialects
• practical techniques for crafting queries

This SQL course focuses on the Microsoft T-SQL dialect. For those interested in general SQL knowledge, please refer to the SQL Fundamentals course.

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

In this instructor-led training session, which can be conducted either on-site or remotely, participants will learn how to leverage SSAS for analyzing extensive datasets in databases and data warehouses.

Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills to:

• Set up and configure SSAS
• Grasp the interconnections between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Utilize multidimensional modeling techniques to derive business insights from data
• Create OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes
• Query and manipulate multidimensional data using MDX (Multidimensional Expressions)
• Implement real-world BI solutions with SSAS

Audience

• Professionals in Business Intelligence (BI)
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing specialists

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Customization Options for the Course

• The training is based on the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS.
• If you require customized training, please contact us to arrange it.

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.

Participants will acquire insights into some advanced features of Transact SQL, along with the ability to:

• Execute queries that yield intricate result sets
• Administer database objects to enhance query performance
• Optimize queries for better efficiency

This course is designed for individuals who utilize Transact SQL to retrieve data from a Microsoft SQL Server database and are keen on expanding their expertise in data analysis and boosting query speed.

Participants will acquire knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Structured Query Language, along with the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Create queries to retrieve and filter data from an SQL Server database
• Generate summarized results
• Modify, derive, and format data according to the desired output
• Update data and manage database components and definitions

This course is designed for individuals who require information from a Microsoft SQL Server database. It is appropriate for both system developers and professionals from other fields who need to use SQL to extract and analyze data.