Administering in Microsoft SQL Server Training Course

This extensive training program provides participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to construct, oversee, and analyze business intelligence (BI) solutions using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. The curriculum emphasizes SQL Server (2017/2019/2022 capabilities) and Azure Analysis Services (AAS), addressing the complete data analytics workflow from data ingestion through to visualization.

Participants will acquire the ability to design and implement modern data warehousing architectures, develop sturdy ETL/ELT pipelines utilizing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), construct sophisticated analytical models with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular) and Azure Analysis Services, and produce insightful reports and visualizations. The course places particular emphasis on harnessing in-memory technologies, cloud integration, and contemporary query languages.

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

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

Mastering advanced Transact-SQL for Microsoft SQL Server unlocks the potential of enterprise database automation. This course explores essential development constructs such as procedural programming, structured error handling, transaction control, cursor execution, stored procedures, and database triggers. It empowers seasoned developers to design intricate backend data operations, minimize application-layer overhead, and develop robust, production-ready solutions for critical database applications within enterprise environments.

This SQL training program is designed for individuals seeking to develop foundational skills in managing SQL Server databases. The course enables participants to gain proficiency in:

• Navigating SQL Server and utilizing SQL Server Management Studio effectively.
• Understanding core concepts such as databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• Creating tables and applying Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), and Data Access Language (DAL).
• Exploring various RDBMS solutions available in the market and comparing their features.
• Gaining an introduction to NoSQL databases and understanding how organizations are transitioning toward hybrid database architectures.

Mastering efficient SQL query writing for Microsoft SQL Server forms the backbone of every enterprise data pipeline. This course explores foundational techniques, beginning with relational database models and advancing through data retrieval, filtering, sorting, and aggregation using grouping functions and subqueries. Participants will be guided through multi-table joins, set operators, data manipulation language (DML) operations, and transaction control to reliably extract and manipulate business intelligence datasets.

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

During this instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, participants will master the essential SQL language skills required to query Microsoft SQL Server databases effectively.

Upon completing this training, 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
• Gaining a solid understanding of core database design principles
• Optimizing database performance through normalization
• Utilizing aggregate functions to generate results comparable to "pivot-tables"
• Accessing Microsoft SQL Server data via Excel

Target Audience

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

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical activities
• Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server
• To request 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 aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

By the end of 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.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in Sweden (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 Sweden (online or onsite) is designed for 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.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend system requirements and carry out installations.
• Create, configure, and manage databases using SSMS.
• Oversee logins, users, roles, and permissions.
• Execute various backup procedures and restore databases.
• Create, schedule, and manage jobs using SQL Server Agent.
• Apply 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 created by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various other data visualization tools.

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

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Comprehend 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 Sweden (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 Microsoft SQL Server component 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.

Participants will develop a solid grasp of advanced Transact-SQL capabilities while acquiring the practical skills to perform the following tasks:

• Execute queries that generate complex result sets
• Manage database objects to enhance query performance
• Optimize queries for greater efficiency

This course is designed for individuals who currently utilize Transact-SQL to extract data from Microsoft SQL Server databases and seek to broaden their expertise, particularly in data analysis and improving query speed.

Participants will develop a solid grasp of the fundamental concepts behind Structured Query Language and acquire the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Formulate queries to retrieve and filter data within an SQL Server database
• Generate summarized reports
• Transform, derive, and format data to meet specific output requirements
• Modify data while maintaining database structures and definitions

This course is designed for anyone requiring access to information stored in a Microsoft SQL Server database. It is ideal for system developers as well as professionals from other disciplines who need to utilize SQL to extract and analyze data.

This instructor-led, live training in Sweden (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level software developers and automation engineers who wish to build applications that communicate with PLCs and interact with SQL databases using Visual Studio.

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

• Develop .NET applications in Visual Studio for industrial automation.
• Communicate with PLCs using industrial protocols such as OPC UA.
• Implement database interactions with SQL Server for storing and retrieving PLC data.
• Optimize application performance for real-time industrial environments.