Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

This course is tailored for system administrators, developers, and database developers.

Training objectives:

• Gain and reinforce skills in creating and managing databases
• Understand SQL syntax and how to use it to retrieve and modify data
• Implement security protocols within the database
• Utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and business intelligence (BI)
• Leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to build complex reports and developer solutions

This comprehensive training course equips participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to build, manage, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions using modern Microsoft technologies. The course focuses on SQL Server (2017/2019/2022 features) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), covering the entire data analytics pipeline from data ingestion to visualization.

Participants will learn to design and implement modern data warehousing solutions, build 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. Emphasis is placed on leveraging in-memory technologies, cloud integration, and modern query languages.

Designed for delegates who already have experience with SQL in the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment, this course emphasizes set-based querying and query optimization. Key topics include working with indexes and analyzing execution plans.

Additionally, the training explores table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for handling partitioned tables.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators who wish to become proficient in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

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

• Grasp the fundamentals of ETL and the specific role of SSIS.
• Build, deploy, and manage SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow to dictate the sequence of tasks within a package.
• Establish workflows and configure constraints for efficient task execution.
• Create Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Utilize Variables and Containers to increase package flexibility.
• Manage transactions to guarantee data consistency.
• Apply effective error handling and debugging methods.
• Configure logging for comprehensive tracking and monitoring.
• Manage Slowly Changing Dimensions to handle evolving data.
• Deploy packages for production environments.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
• Use scripting to extend SSIS capabilities.
• Adopt best practices for creating efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of advanced SQL usage within Microsoft SQL Server, with a specific focus on Transact-SQL. To ensure comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, the course can be delivered over a three-day period.

As the foundation of the Microsoft data platform, SQL Server stands out as a premier operational database management system.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to develop foundational skills in working with SQL Server Databases. The course will enable participants to learn:

• How to interact with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• The definitions of databases, SQL, and RDBMS concepts.
• The process of creating tables and utilizing DDL, DML, and DAL.
• The different RDBMS solutions available on the market and how they compare to one another.
• An introduction to NoSQL databases and how organizations are transitioning toward hybrid database architectures.

Course Objectives

• How to construct SQL queries
• What capabilities does SQL offer?
• What defines a relational database?
• What is the structure of SQL commands?

Microsoft SQL Server serves as a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for the storage and retrieval of data.

Through this instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, participants will acquire the fundamental SQL skills required to query a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server
• Querying a Microsoft SQL Server database using Microsoft's Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Grasping the core principles of database design
• Enhancing database performance through normalization
• Leveraging aggregate functions to generate outcomes comparable to "pivot-tables"
• Accessing Microsoft SQL Server via Excel

Intended Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence professionals
• Business managers
• Excel specialists looking to broaden their analytical capabilities

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions
• Practical implementation within a live-lab environment

Customization Options

• The curriculum is grounded in the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server
• For requests regarding customized training for this course, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

SQL Server is Microsoft’s enterprise-level relational database management system designed to store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

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

• Install and configure SQL Server environments.
• Manage databases, users, and permissions.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Automate tasks using jobs and maintenance plans.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level database administrators who wish to deepen their knowledge of SQL Server for efficient database management, performance tuning, high availability, and advanced troubleshooting.

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

• Administer and configure SQL Server instances using best practices.
• Optimize performance of queries and databases.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments.A

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and administer SQL Server databases using SQL Server Management Studio.

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

• Understand system requirements and perform installations.
• Create, configure, and manage databases using SSMS.
• Manage logins, users, roles, and permissions.
• Perform various types of backups and restore databases.
• Create, schedule, and manage jobs using SQL Server Agent.
• Implement best practices for efficient and secure SQL Server administration.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a data analytics and mining solution provided by Microsoft within the SQL Server ecosystem, designed for online analytical processing (OLAP) and exploring data across various databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models generated by SSAS serve as a foundation for client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and other visualization tools.

Through this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will gain the skills needed to utilize SSAS for analyzing extensive data sets stored in databases and data warehouses.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Grasp the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modeling to derive 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 leveraging SSAS

Audience

• Business Intelligence (BI) professionals
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing professionals

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Extensive 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 conducted Romania (online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level data professionals eager to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages to execute data integration and transformation tasks.

By the conclusion 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) serves as a core component of Microsoft SQL Server, offering a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is widely utilized for tasks involving data migration, warehousing, and transformation.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers seeking to master the design of advanced SSIS data flows and transformations, as well as the management of Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) in data warehousing contexts.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Interact with a wide range of data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to effectively manage historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with efficiency.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• To request a tailored training session for this course, please contact us to arrange your details.