Microsoft SQL Server for Database Administrators: Intermediate to Advanced 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 comprehensive training course equips participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to build, manage, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions using current Microsoft technologies. The course focuses on SQL Server (2017/2019/2022 features) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), encompassing the entire data analytics pipeline from data ingestion to visualization.

Participants will learn to design and implement modern data warehousing solutions, construct robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), create powerful analytical models using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular) and Azure Analysis Services, and develop insightful reports and visualizations. The course emphasizes leveraging in-memory technologies, cloud integration, and modern query languages to enhance data management practices for government.

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 (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 offer a comprehensive understanding of advanced SQL techniques for Microsoft SQL Server and the sophisticated application of Transact-SQL. To provide more detailed coverage of these topics, the course can be extended to a three-day format, ensuring thorough training for government professionals.

This course will provide instruction on the fundamentals of Microsoft's version of the standard SQL language, known as Transact-SQL. It covers both querying and modifying data within relational databases hosted in Microsoft SQL Server-based systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics. The curriculum is designed to align with public sector workflows, ensuring that participants gain skills that are directly applicable for government use.

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.

Audience for Government

• Database Administrators
• Developers

This three-day instructor-led course is designed for government professionals transitioning from earlier versions of SQL Server to gain an introduction to the new features in SQL Server 2016.

Skills Gained

• Describe key capabilities and components of SQL Server 2016
• Explain new and enhanced performance features in SQL Server
• Detail new and improved security measures in SQL Server
• Outline advancements in SQL Server Availability and Scalability
• Discuss new and enhanced reporting and Power BI capabilities in SQL Server 2016
• Identify new and enhanced data access features
• Describe new and improved functionalities in SQL Server OLAP
• Explain the new cloud functionality in SQL Server for government use

This five-day instructor-led course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2014 database. The curriculum emphasizes the use of SQL Server 2014 product features and tools essential for database maintenance. Note: This course is tailored for individuals interested in learning about SQL Server 2012 or SQL Server 2014. It highlights the new features introduced in SQL Server 2014, while also covering critical capabilities across the SQL Server data platform. The training is designed to support effective database management and aligns with best practices for government agencies.

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.

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.