Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

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

Training Objectives:

• Develop and enhance competencies in creating and managing databases.
• Gain proficiency in SQL syntax for retrieving and modifying data.
• Implement security protocols within database environments.
• 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 provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to construct, manage, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions using contemporary Microsoft technologies. The curriculum centers on SQL Server (features from 2017, 2019, and 2022) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), addressing the complete data analytics pipeline from data ingestion to final visualization.

Participants will learn how to design and implement modern data warehousing solutions, build robust ETL/ELT pipelines utilizing 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. Significant emphasis is placed on leveraging in-memory technologies, cloud integration, and modern query languages.

This course is designed for delegates who already possess knowledge of SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment. The curriculum emphasizes set-based querying and query tuning, working with indexes, and analyzing execution plans.

Additional topics include table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for managing partitioned tables.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is designed for developers and database administrators at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to gain proficiency in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

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

• Grasp the core principles of ETL and the specific role of SSIS.
• Create, deploy, and manage SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow to define the sequence of tasks within a package.
• Implement Workflow logic and configure constraints to ensure effective task execution.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Leverage Variables and Containers to improve package flexibility.
• Manage Transactions to maintain data consistency.
• Apply robust error handling and debugging techniques.
• Configure Logging for comprehensive tracking and monitoring.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions to manage evolving data.
• Deploy packages for production environments.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Use scripting to extend SSIS functionality.
• Adopt best practices for building efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of advanced SQL techniques for Microsoft SQL Server, with a particular focus on Transact-SQL. For those seeking deeper coverage, the curriculum can be extended into a three-day program.

SQL Server serves as the cornerstone of the Microsoft data platform, standing out as a top-tier operational database management system.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to build foundational skills in managing SQL Server databases. Participants will learn to:

• Operate within SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Understand the core concepts of databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• Create tables and utilize DDL, DML, and DAL.
• Explore various RDBMS packages available in the market and compare their features.
• Gain an introduction to NoSQL and observe how organizations are transitioning toward hybrid database solutions.

Course Objectives

• Understand how to construct queries
• Explore the capabilities of SQL
• Define what a relational database is
• Learn the structure and key SQL commands

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

Through this instructor-led live training, available both onsite and remotely, attendees will acquire the fundamental SQL skills necessary to effectively query Microsoft SQL Server databases.

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

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Query Microsoft SQL Server databases utilizing Microsoft's Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Grasp the core principles of database design
• Optimize database structures via normalization
• Leverage aggregate functions to produce results comparable to "pivot-tables"
• Connect to and utilize Microsoft SQL Server within Excel

Target Audience

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

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• The training content is based on the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server
• For requests regarding customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

SQL Server is Microsoft’s enterprise-grade relational database management system, built to store, manage, and retrieve data with maximum efficiency.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for intermediate IT professionals looking to master the administration, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server environments.

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

• Install and configure SQL Server environments.
• Manage databases, user accounts, and permissions.
• Monitor performance metrics and troubleshoot common issues.
• Automate routine tasks using jobs and maintenance plans.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• To request a customized training course, please contact us to arrange your needs.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced database administrators seeking to deepen their knowledge of SQL Server. The curriculum emphasizes 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 the performance of queries and databases.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (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 mining and online analytical processing (OLAP) solution within Microsoft SQL Server, designed to analyze data across various databases, tables, and files. The semantic models created 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 (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to leverage SSAS to analyze large datasets within databases and data warehouses.

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationships between SSAS, SSIS, and 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

Audience

• BI (Business Intelligence) 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 in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level data professionals who wish to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages for data integration and transformation tasks.

Upon completing 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 data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks.

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.

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) for handling historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages effectively.

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.