Microsoft SQL Server for Database Administrators: Intermediate to Advanced Training Course

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

Training Objectives:

• Build and reinforce skills in database creation and management.
• Master SQL syntax for querying and modifying data.
• Implement robust database security protocols.
• Leverage advanced features such as replication, automation, and Business Intelligence (BI).
• Utilize Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to develop complex reports and application solutions.

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

Participants will learn to architect and implement modern data warehousing solutions, develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), construct powerful analytical models utilizing SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular) and Azure Analysis Services, and create insightful reports and visualizations. The course emphasizes leveraging in-memory technologies, cloud integration, and modern query languages.

Designed for professionals already familiar with SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment, this course emphasizes set-based querying and query optimization. Key areas of focus include working with indexes and analyzing execution plans.

Additional topics covered in the training include table expressions, ranking functions, and strategies for managing partitioned tables.

This course aims to provide a clear understanding of advanced SQL usage for Microsoft SQL Server, as well as the advanced application of Transact-SQL. To offer deeper coverage of these topics, the course can be delivered over a three-day period.

Target Audience

• Database Administrators
• Software Developers

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to acquire foundational skills for working with SQL Server Databases. The course assists participants in mastering key topics, including:

• Working with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Understanding the concepts of databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• Creating tables and utilizing DDL, DML, and DCL.
• Exploring various RDBMS packages available in the market and comparing them.
• An introduction to NoSQL and how organizations are transitioning toward hybrid database architectures.

Key questions this course addresses

• How to construct a query
• What capabilities does SQL offer?
• What constitutes a relational database?
• What is the structure and set of 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—participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of the essential SQL language skills required to effectively query a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Upon completing this course, 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 fundamental principles of database design
• Optimizing database performance via normalization
• Leveraging aggregate functions to generate results comparable to Excel pivot-tables
• Connecting to Microsoft SQL Server directly from Excel

Target Audience

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

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical drills
• Practical implementation within a live-lab environment

Customization Options

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

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

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for IT professionals with an intermediate skill level who want 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 resolve issues.
• Automate tasks using jobs and maintenance plans.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training in France (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to acquire 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 Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining. It enables the analysis of data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models offered by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various other data visualization tools.

Through 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 able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Comprehend the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modeling to extract business insights
• 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

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

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• 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 France (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 primarily 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 eager 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.
• Interact with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformation components.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes.
• Effectively deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages.

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 session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced Transact-SQL features, enabling them to perform the following tasks:

• Construct queries to retrieve complex result sets
• Manage database objects to optimize query performance
• Refine queries for enhanced efficiency

This course is designed for professionals who currently utilize Transact-SQL to extract data from Microsoft SQL Server databases and wish to deepen their expertise, particularly in data analysis and query optimization.

Participants will develop a solid grasp of the foundational concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and acquire the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Formulate queries to retrieve and filter data from an SQL Server database
• Generate summarized reports
• Transform, derive, and format data to meet specific output requirements
• Modify data and manage database components and definitions

This course is designed for anyone who needs to access information from a Microsoft SQL Server database. It is ideal for system developers or professionals from other disciplines who need to utilize SQL for data extraction and analysis.