Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration Training Course

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

Training Objectives:

• Develop and reinforce skills for creating and managing databases
• Gain proficiency in SQL syntax to retrieve and modify data
• Implement security protocols within the database
• Utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and business intelligence (BI)
• Capitalize on Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to build complex reports and solutions for developers

This extensive training program provides participants with the essential theoretical foundation and hands-on expertise needed to construct, administer, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions leveraging contemporary Microsoft technologies. The curriculum centers on SQL Server (covering features from versions 2017, 2019, and 2022) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), addressing the complete data analytics lifecycle from ingestion to visualization.

Attendees will acquire the skills to architect and implement modern data warehousing solutions, develop resilient ETL/ELT pipelines via SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), construct sophisticated analytical models using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular) and Azure Analysis Services, and generate insightful reports and visual representations. The program strongly emphasizes the utilization of in-memory processing, cloud integration capabilities, and advanced query languages.

This course is designed for participants who are already familiar with SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment. The curriculum emphasizes set-based querying techniques, query tuning, index management, and the analysis of execution plans.

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

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

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

• Grasp the core principles of ETL and understand the 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 and configure constraints to ensure effective task execution.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Utilize Variables and Containers to improve package flexibility.
• Manage Transactions to maintain data consistency.
• Apply effective error handling and debugging techniques.
• 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 data.
• Extend SSIS functionality through scripting.
• Apply best practices for efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This course is designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of advanced SQL techniques and Transact-SQL usage within the Microsoft SQL Server environment. To ensure thorough coverage of these subjects, the program can be extended into a three-day format.

Target Audience

• Database Administrators
• Software Developers

SQL Server stands as the cornerstone of the Microsoft data platform, recognized as a premier operational database management system.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to develop foundational skills for working with SQL Server databases. The course will help participants master:

• How to operate within SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• The definitions and significance of databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• The process of creating tables and applying DDL, DML, and DDL.
• An overview of various RDBMS products available in the market and how they compare.
• An introduction to NoSQL and the shift toward hybrid database architectures in modern organizations.

Course Objectives

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

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

This instructor-led training, available both onsite and remotely, guides participants through the fundamental aspects of the SQL language required to query a Microsoft SQL Server database.

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

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Query Microsoft SQL Server databases using the Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Grasp the core principles of database design
• Optimize database structures via normalization
• Employ aggregate functions to create results akin to "pivot-tables"
• Connect to Microsoft SQL Server directly from Excel

Target Audience

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

Course Delivery Format

• Interactive lectures paired with discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical application
• Live-lab implementation for hands-on experience

Customization Options

• The curriculum is based on the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server
• For personalized training requests, please reach out to us to arrange details.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (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 Bulgaria (online or onsite) is designed for database administrators with intermediate-level skills who wish to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively manage and administer SQL Server databases using SQL Server Management Studio.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Identifying system requirements and executing installations.
• Creating, configuring, and managing databases using SSMS.
• Administering logins, users, roles, and permissions.
• Executing various backup types and restoring databases.
• Creating, scheduling, and managing jobs through SQL Server Agent.
• Applying best practices for efficient and secure SQL Server administration.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining, enabling 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.

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

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship 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 Bulgaria (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) serves as a key component of Microsoft SQL Server, offering a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is extensively utilized for data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate-level data professionals and developers aiming to master the design of advanced SSIS data flows, transformations, and the management of Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) within data warehousing contexts.

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

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Effectively work with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformation components.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with efficiency.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.