Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

The course is designed for administrators, developers, and database developers for government.

The objectives of the training:

• Acquire and strengthen the skills necessary to create and manage databases.
• Gain knowledge of SQL syntax and its use in retrieving and modifying data.
• Apply security protocols within the database environment.
• Utilize advanced elements such as replication, automation, and business intelligence (BI).
• Leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to create complex reports and solutions for developers.

This training is dedicated to the fundamentals of creating a data warehouse environment based on MS SQL Server 2008 for government use.

Course participants will gain a foundational understanding of designing and constructing a data warehouse that operates on MS SQL Server 2008 for government applications.

Participants will learn how to build a simple ETL process using SSIS and then design and implement a data cube with SSAS, tailored for government needs.

The participants will acquire the skills to manage an OLAP database, including creating and deleting OLAP databases, processing partition changes online, and other essential tasks for government workflows.

Participants will also gain knowledge of scripting XML/A and MDX for effective data management in a government context.

This course has been designed for individuals already familiar with SQL in the Microsoft SQL Server Environment 2008/2012. The course focuses on set-based querying and query tuning, working with indexes, and analyzing execution plans.

The training also covers table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for managing partitioned tables, all tailored to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in data management tasks for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (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 for government.

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

• Understand the principles of ETL and the role of SSIS in public sector workflows.
• Create, deploy, and manage SSIS packages for government applications.
• Design and implement Control Flow to define the flow of tasks in a package, ensuring alignment with governance requirements.
• Implement Workflow and set up constraints for effective task execution in a government context.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data, supporting efficient data management for government.
• Work with Variables and Containers to enhance package flexibility, aligning with public sector needs.
• Manage Transactions to ensure data consistency and integrity in government systems.
• Implement effective error handling and debugging techniques to maintain reliability for government operations.
• Set up Logging for tracking and monitoring to support accountability in government processes.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions for managing changing data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for government use.
• Deploy a Package for production use, adhering to government deployment standards.
• Implement Security measures to protect sensitive data within government systems.
• Utilize Scripting to extend SSIS functionality, enhancing capabilities for government applications.
• Apply Best Practices for efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions, ensuring long-term sustainability for government projects.

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the advanced use of SQL for Microsoft SQL Server and the advanced application of Transact-SQL. For more detailed coverage of these topics, this course can be extended to a three-day format, tailored specifically for government professionals.

As a cornerstone of the Microsoft data platform, SQL Server serves as a premier operational database management system for government. It provides robust support for critical public sector workflows, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with governance standards.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals who wish to acquire foundational skills to manage SQL Server Databases. The course will assist participants in learning:

• How to work with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio, ensuring proficiency in essential database management tasks.
• The definitions and concepts of databases, SQL, and RDBMS, providing a solid theoretical foundation.
• How to create tables, utilize DDL (Data Definition Language), DML (Data Manipulation Language), and DAL (Data Access Language) effectively for government applications.
• An overview of the various RDBMS packages available in the market and how they compare with each other, aiding in informed decision-making for government projects.
• An introduction to NoSQL databases and how organizations are transitioning to hybrid database solutions to meet evolving data management needs for government operations.

The course answers questions for government

• How to build a query?
• What opportunities does SQL offer?
• 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.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted onsite or remotely) provides participants with the essential knowledge of the SQL language required 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 for government use
• 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
• Utilize aggregate functions to generate results similar to those produced by "pivot-tables"
• Access Microsoft SQL Server data through Excel

Audience

• Data analysts for government agencies
• Business Intelligence professionals for government operations
• Government business managers
• Excel experts in the public sector who wish to enhance their analysis capabilities

Format of the Course

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

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 government personnel who want to acquire the necessary skills to extract and analyze data from any database and create reports. Course 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 the Microsoft T-SQL dialect. For those interested in a more generic SQL curriculum, please refer to the SQL Fundamentals course.

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for transactional processing (OLAP) and data mining. It enables the analysis of data across multiple 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.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is designed to help participants learn how to use SSAS for analyzing large volumes of data in databases and data warehouses for government.

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Reporting Services (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 for government applications

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 US Empire (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 for government.

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

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS within a public sector context.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS to support governmental workflows and data governance.
• Utilize SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions that align with government standards and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability in a government environment.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a component of Microsoft SQL Server that provides a platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is used for data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks in various public sector environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data professionals and developers who wish to focus on designing advanced SSIS data flows, transformations, and managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios relevant to government operations.

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

• Design and implement robust data flows using SSIS for government applications.
• Work with a variety of data sources, destinations, and transformations in alignment with public sector workflows.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for handling historical data changes in government databases.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages effectively to support governance and accountability requirements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion tailored for government professionals.
• Lots of exercises and practice to enhance skills in a public sector context.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment designed for government use cases.

Course Customization Options

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

Participants will gain an understanding of some of the more advanced features of Transact SQL, as well as being able to accomplish each of the following:

• Use queries to return complex result sets
• Manage database objects to enhance query performance
• Tune queries to perform more efficiently

This course is designed for government professionals who currently use Transact SQL to extract data from a Microsoft SQL Server database and wish to expand their knowledge, particularly in the areas of data analysis and improving query speed for government operations.

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

• Construct queries to extract and filter data from an SQL Server database
• Create summarized results
• Modify, derive, and format data to meet required output specifications
• Update data and maintain database components and definitions

This course is designed for government personnel who require information from a Microsoft SQL Server database. It is suitable for both system developers and individuals from other areas who need to use SQL to extract and analyze data for government operations.