Microsoft SQL Business Intelligence Boot Camp

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1 To register or for more information call our office (208) or Microsoft SQL Business Intelligence Boot Camp 3 classes 1 Week! Business Intelligence is HOT! If you are a SQL or Business Intelligence professional, then this boot camp is for you. We ve combined these three Microsoft courses into a week s worth of in-depth training to learn SQL 2012/2014 Integration, Reporting and Analysis Services: #55120: Quick Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services #55124: Quick Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services #55125: Quick Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services This fast-paced instructor-led training is designed for those new to SQL Services and need to quickly get up to speed on the features available in SQL Integration Services; learning how to utilize an Analysis Services multidimensional or tabular solution and quickly learn how to use the Reporting Services development tools to create reports. This boot camp uses an instructor-led topic explanation, instructor performing detailed demonstrations, then the student performing exercises to duplicate what the instructor demonstrated. Additionally, videos of the demonstrations performed by the course author are included with the course as a takeaway. The course completes with additional scenario-based labs to reinforce the course content. Audience Profile: This course is intended for IT Professionals; SQL professionals, Microsoft Analysis Services cube and report developers, Microsoft Reporting Services administrators and business intelligence professionals. LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

2 Course Overview Integration Services SQL Server Integration Services Architecture In this module we will explore architecture and version changes of SQL Server Integration Services. We ll then cover the building blocks needed to understand packages and how they are created. Version Changes of SSIS From The SQL Server Integration Service Understanding Packages Managing with Control Flow Moving Data with Data Flow Understanding Variables Understanding Parameters Understand packages. Manage with Control Flow. Move data with Data Flow. Understand variables. Understand parameters. SQL Server Integration Services Tools In this module we will learn about and utilize the tools available to assist with package creation. Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard Working in the Explore Window Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages Utilizing Connection Managers Utilize the Import/Export Wizard. Work in the Explore window. Create SQL Server Integration Services packages. Utilize Connection Managers. SQL Server Integration Services Tasks SSIS tasks are the foundation of the Control Flow in SSIS. In this module we will walk through tasks and utilize them. Coding the Script Task LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

3 Looping and Sequence Tasks Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks Using the Workflow Tasks Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Code the Script Task. Utilize Looping and Sequence Tasks. Utilize Data Preparation Tasks. Load data with the Analysis Services Tasks. Use the Workflow Tasks. Manage SQL with the SQL Tasks. Administration of SQL using the SQL Management Objects Tasks. Data Flow The Data Flow Task is where the bulk of your data heavy lifting occurs in SSIS. In this module we ll discuss methods for optimizing sources and explain destination options. Optimizing Sources for Extraction Using Destinations and Understanding choices Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks (about 25 of them) Optimize sources for extraction. Use Destinations and understand choices. Examine the Transformation and other Tasks (about 25 of them). Variables, Parameters and Expressions At one point or another, when utilizing SSIS packages, you will encounter the need for dynamic capabilities. This module aims to give you an understanding of how expressions work, and how variables and parameters set up expressions on your SSIS project. Creating Dynamic Packages Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing Define and Use Variables and Parameters Using Expressions in Packages LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

4 Create dynamic packages. Utilize SQL Server Integration Services data typing. Define and use variables and parameters. Use expressions in packages. Containers Containers are objects in SQL Server Integration Services that provide structure to packages and services to tasks. In this module we will explain how to create and configure containers, and utilize them effectively. Overview of Containers Utilizing Sequences in a Container Utilizing Container Loops Utilize sequences in a container. Utilize container loops. Performing Joins By using joins, you can retrieve data from two or more tables based on logical relationships between the tables. In this module we will explore joins and demonstrate how to use them. Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Perform joins with the Lookup Transformation. Perform joins with the Merge Transformation. Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages Before putting your package into production, it is beneficial to take some time to review your package with an eye toward preventing, or at least mitigating, performance problems. In this module we will take a close look at how the SSIS engine works and cover best practices to ensure proper performance. Examining the SSIS Engine Using the Best Practices LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

5 Examine the SSIS engine. Use the best practices. Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages This module describes procedures for debugging SSIS packages and follows with a section on error handling. Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting Handling Errors Design to troubleshoot: using Precedence Constraints. Work with advanced logging and reporting. Handle errors. Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns Design patterns help to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions. In this module we ll discuss how to choose among certain options, and cover deployment strategies. Choosing the Script Task or Script Component Working with XML Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child Understanding Deployment Strategies Understand how to choose the Script Task or Script Component. Work with XML. Use package hierarchies: Parent Child. Understand deployment strategies. LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

6 Reporting Services Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Reporting Services is a report design and enterprise-class information delivery tool. In this module, we will explore the version changes, installation, architecture and tools for Reporting Services. Version Changes of SSRS from Reporting Services Installation and Architecture Reporting Services Tools Understand version changes of SSRS from Understand Reporting Services installation and architecture. Understand and utilize Reporting Services tools. Building Basic Reports In this module, we begin building reports using the basics. We will explore the wizards available and then cover tables, matrices, and lists while demonstrating how to use each of them. Finally, we will take a look at the report items available to help design the report. Wizards Data Sources Datasets Understanding Security in Connections Tables Matrix List Report Items Report Parts Understand and utilize Wizards. Create and configure data sources. Create and configure datasets. Understand security in connections. Create and configure Tables. Create and configure Matrices. Create and configure Lists. Understand and utilize Report Items. Understand and utilize Report Parts. Highlighting Basic Reports with Visualizations Visualize and present your data using visualizations. In this module, we cover the visualizations available, while demonstrating each, so you can see for yourself just how captivating data can be. LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

7 Charts Gauges and Dashboards Maps Sparklines, Data Bars, and Indicators Understand and utilize Charts. Understand and utilize Gauges. Understand Dashboards. Understand and utilize Maps. Understand and utilize Data Bars. Understand and utilize Sparklines. Understand Key Performance Indicators. Developing Advanced Reports Looking to take reporting to the next level? Then look no further. In this module, we cover what you ll need to create advanced reports with features such as conditional formatting and interactivity just to name a few. Expressions Functions Interactivity Parameters Conditional Formatting Templates Subreports Understand and utilize Expressions. Understand and utilize Functions. Understand and utilize Interactivity. Understand and utilize Parameters. Understand and utilize Conditional Formatting. Understand Templates. Understand and utilize Subreports. Managing and Maintaining Reporting Services To share your report, you need to publish or deploy it to a report server or SharePoint site. In this module, we explain deployment options and follow with an explanation on security and administrative tasks. LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

8 Deploying Reports Securing Content Caching Snapshots History Viewing Reports Online Utilizing Subscriptions Data Alerts Deploy reports. Secure and manage content. Understand and utilize Caching. Understand and utilize Snapshots. Understand and utilize Report History. Understand how to complete other administrative tasks. Analysis Services Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Analysis Services is an online analytical processing (OLAP) database, a type of database that is highly optimized for the kinds of queries and calculations that are common in a business intelligence environment. In this module we aim to get you familiar with the recent changes, explore the architecture options, and explain the tools available. Common Analysis Services Solutions Version Changes of SSAS from Analysis Services Installation and Architecture: One Product, Two Models Choosing the Right Model Analysis Services Tools Understand common Analysis Services solutions. Understand version changes of SSAS from Understand Analysis Services installation and architecture. Understand how to choose the right model. Understand the Analysis Services tools available. The Multidimensional Solution In the multidimensional model, data is modeled as a series of cubes and dimensions. In this module we will explore how to create and configure a cube. Dimensions will be discussed in a later module. Understanding the Multidimensional Model Utilizing Data Sources and Data Source Views LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

9 Creating a Cube Understand the multidimensional model. Utilize data sources and data source views. Create a cube. Dissecting with Dimensions Dimensions are the categories by which you slice your data to view specific quantities of interest. In this module we will explore dimensions and how they are used in conjunction with attributes, relationships, and hierarchies. Developing Dimensions Utilizing Attributes Relating with Relationships Handling Hierarchies Understand and utilize dimensions. Understand and utilize attributes. Understand and utilize relationships. Understand and utilize hierarchies. Managing Measures Each cube is made up of one or more measure groups, and each measure group in a cube contains one or more measures. In this module we will explore all there is to know about measures and measure groups, and we ll also cover calculated members. Measures and Measure Groups Calculated Members Understand and utilize measures and measure groups. Understand and utilize calculated members. Configuring Cube Options Perspectives have the ability to hide certain parts of a complex model, which can help usability, and security roles can be used to deny access to specific rows of data from tables to specific users. Translations allow the metadata of a multidimensional model to appear in different languages for users with different locales on their desktops. In this module we will cover both configurations and the options available. LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian

10 Understanding Perspectives Utilizing Translations Browsing Perspectives and Translations Understand and utilize perspectives. Understand and utilize translations. Browse perspectives and translations. Deploying Deploying an Analysis Services project creates the defined objects in an instance of Analysis Services. In this module we will explore deployment options, processing strategies, and security. Examining Deployment Options Processing Strategies Exploring Security Understand and utilize deployment options. Understand and utilize processing strategies. Understand and utilize security. Deploy a multidimensional model. The Tabular Solution Tabular models are in-memory databases in Analysis Services. In this module we will explore the tabular model, create a tabular project, deploy and query the solution using Data Analytic Expressions (DAX). Understanding the Tabular Model Creating a Tabular Project Deploying Browsing the Model Querying the Solution and Understanding DAX Maintaining and Optimizing Understand the tabular model. Create a tabular project. Analyze the data using Microsoft Excel. Create and configure calculated measures and calculated fields. Backup and Restore. To register or for more information call our office (208) or register@leapfoxlearning.com LeapFox Learning l 2100 E. Fairview Ave Ste 12, Meridian