Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

The course is tailored for administrators, developers, and database developers.

The objectives of the training:

• to acquire and reinforce the skills needed to create and manage databases
• to gain knowledge of SQL syntax and its use for retrieving and modifying data
• to implement safety rules within the database
• to utilize advanced elements such as replication, automation, and business intelligence (BI)
• to leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to create complex reports and solutions for developers

This training focuses on the fundamentals of creating a data warehouse environment using MS SQL Server 2008.

Participants will gain foundational skills for designing and building a data warehouse that operates on MS SQL Server 2008.

The course will provide knowledge on how to construct a simple ETL process using SSIS, followed by the design and implementation of a data cube with SSAS.

Participants will learn to manage an OLAP database, including creating and deleting OLAP databases, processing partition changes online, and more.

The training will also cover scripting in XML/A and MDX.

This course is designed for participants who are already familiar with SQL in the Microsoft SQL Server Environment 2008/2012. The focus of the course is on set-based querying and query optimization, as well as working with indexes and analyzing execution plans.

The training also delves into table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for handling partitioned tables.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (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.

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

• Understand the principles of ETL and the role of SSIS.
• Create, deploy, and manage SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow to define the flow of tasks in a package.
• Implement Workflow and set up constraints for effective task execution.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Work with Variables and Containers to enhance package flexibility.
• Manage Transactions to ensure data consistency.
• Implement effective error handling and debugging techniques.
• Set up Logging for tracking and monitoring.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions for managing changing data.
• Deploy a Package for production use.
• Implement Security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Utilize Scripting to extend SSIS functionality.
• Apply Best Practices for efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

The objective of this course is to offer a comprehensive understanding of advanced SQL usage for Microsoft SQL Server, as well as the sophisticated application of Transact-SQL. For a deeper exploration of these topics, the course can be extended to a three-day program.

SQL Server stands at the heart of the Microsoft data platform, serving as a premier operational database management system.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals who wish to gain fundamental skills in working with SQL Server Databases. The course will assist participants in learning:

• How to effectively use SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• The definitions and concepts of databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• How to create tables and utilize DDL, DML, and DAL commands.
• An overview of the various RDBMS packages available in the market and how they compare with one another.
• An introduction to NoSQL and how organizations are transitioning to hybrid database solutions.

The course addresses questions such as:

• How to construct a query?
• What are the possibilities with SQL?
• What is a relational database?
• What is the structure and what are the SQL commands?

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

In this instructor-led, live training (either onsite or remote), participants will gain a thorough understanding of the SQL language necessary 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
• Query a Microsoft SQL Server database using Microsoft's Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Grasp the fundamentals of database design
• Enhance database performance through normalization
• Utilize aggregate functions to produce results akin to "pivot-tables"
• Connect to Microsoft SQL Server using Excel

Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence professionals
• Business managers
• Excel experts looking to expand their analytical skills

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server
• For customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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 targeted at intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

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

• Install and set up SQL Server environments.
• Manage databases, users, and permissions effectively.
• Monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Automate tasks using jobs and maintenance plans.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion sessions.
• Plenty of exercises and practical activities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Customization Options for the Course

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

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (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 Norway (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 powerful tool from Microsoft that enables transactional processing (OLAP) and data mining for analyzing 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.

In this instructor-led, live training (either on-site or remote), participants will learn how to leverage SSAS for analyzing large volumes of data in databases and data warehouses.

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the interrelation between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modeling techniques 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 practical BI solutions using SSAS

Audience

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

 
Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Plenty of exercises and hands-on practice
• Practical 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 Norway (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.

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 used for tasks such as data migration, warehousing, and transformation.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers who want to focus on 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 various 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 lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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