T-SQL Fundamentals with SQL Server Training Course Training Course

About This Course

This three-day, instructor-led programme is designed for individuals aiming to transition into a database professional role or whose current responsibilities are expanding to include database-related tasks. The course covers essential database concepts, such as different database types, database languages, and database design principles.

Audience Profile

The primary audience for this course consists of professionals who are moving into a database-focused role or whose job functions have expanded to encompass database technologies.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
• Describe core database concepts within the context of SQL Server 2016
• Explain the database languages utilised in SQL Server 2016
• Describe data modelling techniques
• Explain normalization and denormalization techniques
• Describe relationship types and their impact on database design
• Describe how database design affects performance
• Identify commonly used database objects

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

Learning Objectives:

• Acquire and reinforce skills in creating and managing databases.
• Gain proficiency in SQL syntax for retrieving and modifying data.
• Implement security protocols within the database environment.
• Utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and Business Intelligence (BI).
• Leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to develop complex reports and developer solutions.

Designed for participants who already possess working knowledge of SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 environment, this course centers on set-based querying and query optimization. It covers essential topics such as index management and execution plan analysis.

The training also explores table expressions, ranking functions, and techniques for handling partitioned tables.

Mastering advanced Transact-SQL for Microsoft SQL Server unleashes the full 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 deliver robust, production-ready solutions for critical database applications in enterprise settings.

The DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions certification demonstrates an IT professional's capability to manage and implement database solutions on Microsoft Azure. It confirms proficiency in managing Azure SQL Server instances, databases, and the use of T-SQL. This certification is critical for industries pursuing digital transformation, as it ensures that certified professionals can efficiently handle data management, migration, and performance tuning within Azure environments. Achieving the DP-300T00 certification boosts the recipient's credibility, establishing them as a valuable asset in the IT industry, especially for roles centred on database administration and management.

The SQL 2016 Querying course (20761) is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to write queries using the Transact-SQL language.

Writing efficient SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server establishes the foundation for every enterprise data pipeline. This course explores core techniques, beginning with relational database models and progressing through data retrieval, filtering, sorting, and aggregation using grouping functions and subqueries. It guides participants through multi-table joins, set operators, DML operations, and transaction control to reliably extract and manipulate business intelligence datasets.

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

This instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, equips participants with the essential SQL language skills required to effectively query a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server
• Querying Microsoft SQL Server databases using Microsoft's Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Understanding the fundamental principles of database design
• Optimizing database performance through normalization techniques
• Utilizing aggregate functions to generate outcomes comparable to 'pivot-tables'
• Accessing Microsoft SQL Server directly from Excel

Target Audience

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

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• This training is grounded in the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server
• To request customized training for this course, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

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) targets intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped 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.
• Ample exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (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 Nigeria (available online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to learn the required 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 transactional processing (OLAP) and data mining, enabling the analysis of data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models offered by SSAS are utilized by client applications including Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various other data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led live training (available either onsite or remotely), participants will acquire the skills needed to use SSAS for analysing large volumes of data within databases and data warehouses.

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modelling 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
• Plenty of 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 live, instructor-led training in Nigeria (online or on-site) targets beginner-level data professionals keen on learning to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages for 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) forms a key part of Microsoft SQL Server, offering a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is widely utilized for tasks involving data migration, warehousing, and transformation.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, targets intermediate-level data professionals and developers keen on mastering 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 build resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Effectively work with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with efficiency.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

Participants will develop a solid grasp of advanced Transact SQL capabilities while mastering the following key areas:

• Execute queries to generate complex result sets
• Administer database objects to optimise query performance
• Refine queries for enhanced efficiency

This course is ideal for professionals who currently utilise Transact SQL to retrieve data from Microsoft SQL Server databases and aim to broaden their expertise, with a particular focus on data analysis and accelerating query execution speeds.