Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration Training Course

About This Course

This three-day instructor-led course is designed for individuals transitioning into a database professional role or whose responsibilities are expanding to include database elements. The course covers essential database concepts, including database types, languages, and design methodologies.

Audience Profile

The primary audience for this course includes professionals who are moving into a database role or whose job duties now encompass database technologies.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
• Describe key database concepts within the context of SQL Server 2016
• Identify and explain the database languages used in SQL Server 2016
• Apply data modeling techniques effectively
• Understand and implement normalization and denormalization techniques
• Recognize different relationship types and their impacts on database design
• Analyze how database design influences performance
• Utilize commonly employed database objects

This course is tailored to provide comprehensive training for government professionals seeking to enhance their database management skills.

This course is designed for administrators, developers, and database professionals for government.

The objectives of the training:

• To acquire and enhance skills in creating and managing databases
• To gain knowledge of SQL syntax and its use for data retrieval and modification
• To implement security measures within databases
• To utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and business intelligence (BI)
• To leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to develop complex reports and solutions for developers

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 course provides advanced instruction in Transact-SQL development for Microsoft SQL Server, enabling the implementation of enterprise-grade database automation. The curriculum rigorously examines essential programming constructs, including procedural logic, structured error handling, transaction management, cursor operations, stored procedures, and database triggers. The program is designed to equip seasoned professionals with the technical expertise required to architect complex backend data operations, mitigate application-layer overhead, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions for critical infrastructure within federal and civilian agency environments, specifically tailored for government.

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. This credential confirms proficiency in handling Azure SQL Server instances, databases, and the use of T-SQL. It is essential for organizations undergoing digital transformation as it ensures that certified individuals can effectively manage data migration, performance tuning, and overall data management in Azure environments. Achieving the DP-300T00 certification enhances a professional's credibility and makes them a valuable resource, especially in roles focused on database administration and management for government and other sectors.

The SQL 2016 Querying course 20761 is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to write queries using the Transact-SQL language, enhancing data management capabilities for government operations.

This training course is designed to familiarize participants with the security principles of relational databases, teach them how to manage backup copies, and enable them to control user access rights to specific resources. Participants will also learn how to securely store data and protect sensitive information, as well as how to monitor the database and server for security. Upon completion of this training for government, the participant will: - Understand the security principles of relational databases - Know how to use backup copies effectively - Be able to extract relevant data from the database - Manage user access rights to specific resources - Securely store data - Protect sensitive information - Monitor the database and server for security purposes.

This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to configure a database server according to specific requirements, create procedures for monitoring its components, and respond swiftly to any irregularities. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to effectively diagnose the sources of performance issues in SQL Server operations and implement various solutions to eliminate so-called "bottlenecks." Upon completing the training, participants will: - Be capable of diagnosing "bottlenecks" in the operation of the database and/or server. - Be proficient in monitoring the performance of SQL Server. - Have the knowledge to recommend improvements for enhancing the performance of the database and server, ensuring optimal efficiency for government operations.

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.

Proficient SQL development within Microsoft SQL Server environments establishes the essential infrastructure for enterprise data pipelines. This instruction examines fundamental methodologies, initiating with relational database architectures before advancing to data retrieval strategies, filtering criteria, sorting mechanisms, and aggregation via grouping functions and subqueries. Participants will engage with multi-table joins, set operators, data manipulation language (DML) commands, and transaction control procedures to ensure the reliable extraction and manipulation of business intelligence datasets for government operations.

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

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is tailored for government agencies and aims to equip participants with the essential SQL language skills 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 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.
• Use aggregate functions to generate results akin to those produced by "pivot-tables."
• Access Microsoft SQL Server data through Excel for government reporting and analysis.

Audience

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

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion tailored for government participants.
• Comprehensive exercises and practice sessions to reinforce learning.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment, simulating real-world government scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server for government use.
• To request a customized training program tailored to specific government needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced database administrators who aim to enhance their skills in managing SQL Server efficiently, optimizing performance, ensuring high availability, and conducting advanced troubleshooting. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Administer and configure SQL Server instances following best practices. - Optimize query and database performance. - Implement strategies for high availability and disaster recovery. - Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments for government.

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 (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. - 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 provides a platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is widely used for data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers who wish to enhance their skills in 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: - Design and implement robust data flows using SSIS. - Work with a variety of data sources, destinations, and transformations. - Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes effectively. - Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages efficiently. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lectures and discussions. - Extensive exercises and practice sessions. - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment. **Course Customization Options for Government** - To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.