Visual Studio for PLC Communication and Database Integration Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) equips participants with the essential skills needed to leverage the capabilities of C# 6.0 within the Visual Studio 2015/2017 environment for government.

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

• Navigate and utilize the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) in Visual Studio 2015/2017.
• Implement basic C# functionalities such as Console.WriteLine, Console.ReadLine, and Hello C# World!.
• Understand the process of compiling and debugging C# code.
• Apply comments in C# for code documentation and readability.
• Explore the fundamentals of .NET 6.0, including CLR, GC, DLL, EXE, and technologies within .NET.
• Review the history of C# from version 1.0 to 6.0 and grasp C# fundamentals such as keywords, literals, operators, and statements.
• Work with numeric and boolean types, classes, objects, fields, properties, indexers, operators, methods, and more in C# 6.0.
• Explore .NET Class Library features, including collections, file handling, data streams, communication between systems, dates, serialization, and parallel programming.
• Access and manipulate data using ADO.NET, LINQ, ORM (Entity Framework), and data in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Review applications that can be developed in C# and .NET Framework 6, such as Windows Presentation Foundation, ASP.NET MVC 2, and Silverlight.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire introduces advanced features of C# and examines its usage as both a desktop application programming language and a web programming language for solving real-world problems for government. Programming techniques and principles are demonstrated and practiced through in-class, hands-on exercises and walk-throughs.

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.

ASP.NET MVC 6 is a recent addition to Visual Studio 2015 and represents the latest advancement in Microsoft’s web development framework. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the new APIs and development techniques essential for creating dynamic, modular, and testable websites. Participants will explore the innovative features available in MVC6 and learn how to maximize the capabilities of the latest toolset and integration options.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the principles and benefits of the MVC architecture for government applications
• Create views, view components, and tag helpers that enhance user experience and maintainability
• Leverage ASP.NET dependency injection to improve application flexibility and testability
• Develop RESTful services using Web API to support interoperable web applications
• Optimize the use of GruntJS, NPM, and Bower integration for efficient front-end development workflows
• Create Single Page Applications (SPAs) that provide a seamless user experience

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.

Unity, Blender, and Visual Studio together provide a robust toolkit for creating and programming industrial virtual environments. Unity facilitates interactive simulation and visualization, Blender offers advanced 3D modeling capabilities, and Visual Studio serves as the programming foundation for integrating control systems and industrial logic.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to design, model, and program industrial environments for simulation, training, and integration purposes.

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

• Design and model industrial equipment and scenarios using Blender.
• Import and optimize 3D models in Unity for visualization.
• Program system logic and integration workflows in Visual Studio.
• Create interactive industrial virtual environments with control system connections.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on 3D modeling and environment development.
• Programming and integration exercises with live demonstrations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for government, please contact us to arrange.

For government professionals, learning to use Microsoft Visual Studio as an integrated development environment (IDE) with VB.NET (Visual Basic .NET) is essential. This multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language is implemented on the 4.7.2 .NET Framework, providing a robust platform for developing applications that align with public sector workflows and governance requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level developers who wish to develop applications using Visual Studio for government projects.

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

• Utilize Visual Studio 2022 features efficiently to support public sector workflows.
• Run and manage unit tests to ensure code reliability and compliance with governance standards.
• Debug applications and work with code in remote repositories, enhancing collaboration and accountability for government initiatives.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for government developers at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to utilize VSTO to create customized solutions for Microsoft Office applications.

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

• Develop add-ins and document-level customizations for Office applications.
• Access and manipulate the Office object model and its events.
• Create custom ribbons, task panes, and dialogs for Office applications.
• Incorporate Windows Forms controls and .NET components into Office documents.
• Integrate Office applications with web services and databases.
• Deploy and secure Office solutions for government use.