Visual Studio for PLC Communication and Database Integration 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 training program focuses on the foundational aspects of creating a data warehouse environment based on Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Participants will gain essential skills for designing and constructing a data warehouse that operates on MS SQL Server 2008. They will learn how to build a basic Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and then design and implement a data cube with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). Participants will also acquire the ability to manage Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) databases, including tasks such as creating and deleting OLAP databases, processing partition changes online, and scripting in XML for Analysis (XML/A) and Multidimensional Expressions (MDX). These skills are crucial for government agencies looking to enhance their data management capabilities.

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 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.

This instructor-led, live training session introduces advanced features of C# and examines its use as both a desktop application programming language and a web programming language for addressing real-world challenges. Programming techniques and principles are illustrated and practiced through in-class, hands-on exercises and guided walkthroughs, ensuring that participants gain practical skills applicable to their roles for government.

ASP.NET MVC 6 is a significant addition to Visual Studio 2015, representing the latest advancement in Microsoft’s web development framework. This course provides an in-depth look at the new APIs and development techniques essential for creating dynamic, modular, and testable websites. We will delve into the innovative features of MVC 6 and demonstrate how to maximize the capabilities of the latest tools and integration options. ### What You Will Learn - Understand the principles and benefits of MVC architecture. - Create views, view components, and tag helpers. - Utilize ASP.NET dependency injection. - Develop RESTful services using Web API. - Optimize the use of GruntJS, NPM, and Bower integration. - Build Single Page Applications (SPAs). This course is designed to equip developers with the skills necessary for government projects, ensuring they can leverage the latest technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in web development.

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.

Unity, Blender, and Visual Studio together provide a robust toolkit for creating and programming industrial virtual environments. Unity enables interactive simulation and visualization, Blender offers advanced 3D modeling capabilities, and Visual Studio serves as the programming backbone 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 purposes, please contact us to arrange.

Learning to utilize Microsoft Visual Studio as an integrated development environment (IDE) with VB.NET (Visual Basic .NET), a multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language, is essential for government professionals working within the 4.7.2 .NET Framework. This skill enhances efficiency and effectiveness in developing robust applications that align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability requirements.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government developers at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to develop applications using Visual Studio. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Utilize Visual Studio 2022 features effectively. - Run and manage unit tests. - Debug applications and collaborate with code in remote repositories.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for government developers at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to use 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 associated events. - Design 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.