Database Administration Fundamentals for MS SQL Server Training Course

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

Training Objectives:

• Develop and reinforce the skills necessary to create and manage databases.
• Gain proficiency in SQL syntax and techniques for retrieving and modifying data.
• Implement security best practices within the database environment.
• Utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and Business Intelligence (BI).
• Leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to build complex reports and solutions for development teams.

This extensive training program provides participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to design, manage, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions using contemporary Microsoft technologies. The curriculum centers on SQL Server (covering features from versions 2017, 2019, and 2022) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), addressing the full data analytics lifecycle from data ingestion to final visualization.

Attendees will gain expertise in designing and implementing modern data warehousing solutions, constructing robust ETL/ELT pipelines via SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), developing sophisticated analytical models using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular) and Azure Analysis Services, and crafting insightful reports and visualizations. The course places significant emphasis on leveraging in-memory computing, cloud integration, and modern query languages.

This course is designed for participants who already have experience working with SQL in the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment. The curriculum emphasizes set-based querying and query performance tuning, along with working with indexes and interpreting execution plans.

Additionally, the training covers table expressions, ranking functions, and techniques for managing partitioned tables.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate developers and database administrators seeking 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 understand SSIS's role.
• Create, deploy, and manage SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow to define task sequences within a package.
• Implement workflows and configure constraints to facilitate efficient task execution.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Leverage Variables and Containers to increase package flexibility.
• Manage transactions to ensure data consistency.
• Apply effective error handling and debugging strategies.
• Configure logging for tracking and monitoring purposes.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions to manage evolving data.
• Deploy packages for production environments.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
• Utilize scripting to extend SSIS capabilities.
• Adopt best practices for building efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This course aims to provide a clear understanding of the advanced use of SQL for Microsoft SQL Server and the advanced use of Transact-SQL. For more in depth coverage of the topics this course can be run as a three day course.

SQL Server stands as a premier operational database management system and forms the foundation of the Microsoft data platform.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to develop foundational skills in managing SQL Server Databases. The course assists participants in mastering:

• Operating with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• The concepts behind Databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• Creating tables and utilizing DDL, DML, and DAL.
• Identifying various RDBMS solutions available in the market and understanding their comparative advantages.
• An introduction to NoSQL and how organizations are transitioning toward hybrid database architectures.

Questions Answered by the Course

• How to construct a query?
• What capabilities does SQL offer?
• What is a relational database?
• What is the structure and what are the SQL commands?

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

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

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Query Microsoft SQL Server databases using the Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Comprehend the core principles of database design
• Optimize database performance through normalization
• Utilize aggregate functions to generate results analogous to "pivot-tables"
• Connect to and access Microsoft SQL Server via Excel

Target Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence specialists
• Business managers
• Excel experts looking to broaden their analytical skill set

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

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

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

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

Upon completing 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.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (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 Taiwan (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 OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) tool provided by Microsoft SQL Server for analyzing data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models created by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to leverage SSAS to analyze large volumes of data within databases and data warehouses.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring SSAS
• Understanding the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Applying multidimensional data modeling to extract business insights from data
• Designing OLAP cubes
• Querying and manipulating multidimensional data using the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query language
• Deploying real-world BI solutions using SSAS

Audience

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

 
Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• 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 customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (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 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.