TRAINING COURSES BIRMINGHAM
About Enable Technology Birmingham Training Courses
We are a company that offers short, practical, hands on technology courses. All training will be delivered by an appropriately qualified Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert. All candidates receive comprehensive training materials and practice files which are theirs to refer to after the course. We offer a post training support service and delegates will have access to a Microsoft expert on for as long as they need.
We specialise in instructor led teaching with small groups. The training is hands on and delegates will practice the skills they acquire. Enable Technology training courses can be delivered at your offices. We can supply the necessary software and computers. Alternatively we could schedule a course at an alternative training site in Birmingham. We will work with you prior to the course to tailor the syllabus to match your requirements.
This instructor led course is also available online. Participants can log onto a virtual classroom and will be able to see the tutors screen, ask questions real time and share their screen with the Tutor.
We have operated primarily in the West Midlands for twenty years. Some of our clients are National Power PLC, Capita Group PLC, Birmingham City Council, Royal Air Force, Canadian High Commission, Carillion PLC, Nuclear Engineering Services and Lloyds TSB Bank PLC.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality. You will:
Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Share and protect workbooks.
Automate workbook functionality.
Use Lookup functions and formula auditing.
Forecast data.
Create sparklines and map data. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Use 3-D References
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Use Links and External References
Collaborate on a Workbook
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Lookup Functions
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Forecast Data Trends
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Trace Cells
Apply Data Validation
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this course, you will learn fundamental Excel skills. You will:
Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
Format a worksheet and organize your data.
Print workbooks.
Manage the overall structure of your workbooks. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
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Navigate the Excel User Interface
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Create Worksheet Formulas
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Use Excel Commands
Set Up the Page Layout
Apply Text Formats
Search for and Replace Data
Insert Functions
Preview and Print a Workbook
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Manage Workbook Properties
Align Cell Contents
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Number Formats
Getting Started with Excel
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
Work with functions.
Work with lists.
Analyze data.
Visualize data with charts.
Use PivotTables and PivotCharts. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
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Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Work with Logical Functions
Work with Date and Time Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Present Data with PivotCharts
Use Specialized Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Create and Modify Tables
Analyze PivotTable Data
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Modify and Format Charts
Create a PivotTable
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Sort Data
Create Charts
Filter Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A one day course introducing candidates to Power View and Power Pivot Excel tools.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Saving and Sharing Queries
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Changing the Look
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Creating a Timeline
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Power View
Understanding Power Map
Working With Height and Category
Power Pivot
Filtering Data
Creating a Power Map Tour
Adding More Power Views
Switching Visualisations
Working With a Power View Object
Working With the Data Model
Using Calculated Fields
Power Map
Updating a Power View Report
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day Excel VBA programming course which introduces advanced Excel users to the process of writing and editing Macros. No prior programming experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understanding Objects
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Understanding Error Handling
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Working with the Frame Control
Understanding UserForms
Working with the Text Box Control
Using the Object Browser
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Understanding Constants
Working with Option Button Controls
Understanding PivotTables
Creating a Function Procedure
Using Intrinsic Constants
Populating a Control
Working with Properties
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This introductory two day JavaScript training course aimed at Web Designers will enable participants to interpret, adapt and write their own JavaScript code.
No prior programming knowledge is assumed.- - Some of the training topics covered include ... Conditionals and Loops
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String(object)
Built-in Functions
Array Properties and Methods
Conditionals
isNaN(object)
JavaScript Operators
User-defined Functions
Strings
Working with Images
Built-in Functions vs Methods
Methods
Validating Select Menus
JavaScript Variables
Basic Rules
Passing Values to Functions
Accessing Form Data
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This intensive three day jQuery training course provides a comprehensive overview of the jQuery JavaScript library. Ideally candidates should have a working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... JavaScript Basics-
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Cache Length during Loops
$(document).ready()
Manipulating Elements
Doing Something When an Effect Is Done
Avoiding Conflicts with Other Libraries
The Object Literal
jQuery's Ajax-related Methods
Managing Dependencies
Testing Type
Creating New Elements
Choosing Selectors
Using CSS Classes for Styling
Avoid the Universal Selector
Plugins-
Using RequireJS with jQuery
jQuery.fx.speeds
Don't Treat jQuery as a Black Box
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course in which participants develop single sites for all popular smartphone, tablet, and desktop platforms. You'll learn how to use jQuery Mobile to handle touch events, build mobile-optimized forms and widgets, incorporate HTML5 features, leverage phone capabilities such as making calls and texting, and more. Along the way, we'll cover jQuery Mobile's extensive theme framework and plugin architecture.
Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Sending SMS Texts
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Sending Emails
Page Transitions
PhoneGap
Virtual Integration with the Phone
plugin Architecture
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Collapsible Blocks Events
Buttons and Linking Pages
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Levels of Support
Basic Page Template
Accessibility Support
Overview
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Video The Theme Framework
Buttons and Toolbars
Progressive Enhancement
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course. The course assumes no prior Access knowledge but takes candidates to the point where they can build, manage and query an Access based relational database.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Getting to Know Access
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Creating a Relational Database
Setting Table Relationships
Using a Navigation Form
Formatting Tables
Understanding VBA
An Introduction to VBA
Modifying Forms
Sorting and Filtering
Parameter Queries
Modifying Table Structures
Creating and Using Reports
Designing a Lookup Database
Aggregation Queries
Creating a Lookup Database
Database Wellness
Action Queries
Relational Database Design
Querying Techniques
Data Validation
Navigation Pane Protection
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This short intensive course teaches participants how to fully automate and extend the functionality of Microsoft Access. This programming course assumes no prior knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Delegates will learn how to build user defined functions, create sub procedures and connect remotely to external data sources.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understanding Errors
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Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Using the For...Next Structure
Declaring Variables
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Working with Methods
Understanding Objects
Working with Events
Setting Break Expressions
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Understanding the Order of Events
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Using Intrinsic Constants
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Working with Properties
Understanding Collections
Handling Errors
Naming Procedures
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course familiarises the participant with Microsoft Power Query, a revolutionary data tool for Excel that allows you to intuitively discover and automate the import, transformation, and combination of data across a variety of data sources for use in Excel and Microsoft Power BI. Power Query is a free add-in for Excel that enhances the self-service Business Intelligence experience in Excel. The course uses Excel 2016, however Power Query works with Excel 2010 and above.
Participants should be familiar with Excel and the concepts of datasets and basic reporting including the use of PivotTables.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understanding and Handling Special Situations
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Loading Data
Performing Merges
Using Ranges in Excel
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Combining Worksheets
Transforming Data
Appending Operations
Understand the M interface.
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Understand Power Query formulas.
Loading into Excel
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Understanding the Issues
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Loading into Power Pivot
Working with Folders and Files
Understand working with relational data.
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Power Users, Business Intelligence Developers and IT Professionals who will be involved with the development of Excel PowerPivot queries and tabular modelling. The course is intended to expose the delegates to the technology of DAX and to familiarise them with functionality of DAX at an advanced level.
Prior experience with Excel and Microsoft SQL query writing is useful.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
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Date Functions
Utilizing Operators
Text Functions
Exploring Data Types
Working with Calendars
Conversion Functions
Mathematical Functions
Introduction to DAX
PowerPivot Data Model
The CALCULATE Function
Logical Functions
Statistical Functions
Understanding Values
Aggregation Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Information Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Managers, Report Developers and Data Participants who will learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to transform organisational data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking. This course covers both Power BI On Line and Power BI desktop.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
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Connecting to Power BI data
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Importing data into Power BI
The Power BI Interface
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Create a Power BI dashboard
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Power BI embedded
Creating Power BI reports
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Create relationships between data tables.
Power BI desktop queries
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This intensive two day course is intended for SQL professionals and business intelligence professionals. The course covers the use of Analysis Services development tools to create and deploy multidimensional SSAS projects.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Define a Regular Relationship and Regular Relationship Properties
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Create Calculated Members
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Dimension permissions
BI Wizard
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Set Data Source Properties
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
KPIs Actions
Change a Partition Source
Backup Options Restore Options
Data Source object permissions
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
View the XML for an Analysis Services Project Data Sources
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Set Partition Storage
Processing Options and Settings
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course detailing how to create, deploy, use and manage tabular models in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) . The course is aimed at Data Analysts and SQL professionals. No prior knowledge of SSAS is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
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Import data by using a native query
DirectQuery Mode
Create a Calculated Column
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Delete a Column
Set the Data Type of a Column
Tabular model designer
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Import Data
Data types supported
Object-level security
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Delete Relationships
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day intensive course introduces SQL Server Integration Services. No prior knowledge of Integration Services is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
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Moving Data with Data Flow
Understanding Variables
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
The SQL Server Integration Service
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Working with XML
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Using the Workflow Tasks
Creating Dynamic Packages
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Working in the Explore Window
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Aimed at Data Analysts and SQL users this instructor-led course provides participants with the necessary knowledge to develop reports using Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder. The course covers Report Builder wizards, basics of report design, report parameters, report expressions, filters, report visualisations including graphs, charts, images and gauges. The course also covers the use of maps, interactive reports, report parts, sub reports, subscriptions and exporting options.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with Expressions
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Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Exploring Gauges
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Working with Map Wizard
Utilizing Charts
Utilizing Data Sources
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Using Tables
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Mastering Data Region(s)
Examining Parameters
Examining Management
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Working with Datasets
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course will give delegates a comprehensive understanding of how to design and publish parametrised reports, manage permissions, schedule automated reporting and configure report caching. The course also demonstrates how to build reports designed for tablets and mobile devices.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Report parameters
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Images and charts
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Overview of mobile reports
Introduction to reporting services
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Reporting services components
Configuring data access with report designer
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Configuring data access with report builder
Preparing data for mobile reports
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Creating a report with the report wizard
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Mobile report publisher
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day course gives participants a sound understanding of working with Oracle PL/SQL. The courses assumes no prior programming knowledge and is hands on in character.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Using Nested TABLEs
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Creating a Stored Function
Overloading Package Functions and Procedures
Date Intervals
Maintaining Stored Programs
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
The UTL_FILE Package
Large Object Types
Scope and Name Resolution
Creating Packages
WHILE and FOR Loops
Dependencies and Validation
External LOBs
Associative Array Collections
PL/SQL Syntax and Logic
Package Variables
Comments and Labels
The DBMS_METADATA Package
The Package Interface and Implementation
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course familiasing participants with the use of SQL in an Oracle context. SQL statements will be written and executed using a number of Oracle environments including SQL* Plus and Oracle SQL Developer.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... SQL Queries
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Loading Tables From External Sources
Views
Choosing Rows with the WHERE Clause
The INSERT Statement
The EXISTS Operator
Data Definition and Control Statements
Intervals
IN and BETWEEN
Modifying Table Definitions
Constraints
Using SQL Functions
Sample Database
The UPDATE Statement
Combining SELECT Statements
SQL*Plus LOB Support
Viewing Table Characteristics
Buffer Manipulation Commands
Subqueries
Outer Joins
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This generic SQL course which is applicable to most databases assumes no prior knowledge. Participants will learn how to write queries which can extract required data from a relational database SQL also enables users to aggregate and group the filtered data. The course includes topics on to manipulating data with write insert, update and delete statements. On the second day delegates learn how to create tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Whitespace and Semi-colons
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Selecting Distinct Records
Order of Evaluation Advanced SELECTs
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Checking Multiple Conditions
Aggregate Functions
Relationships
Relational Databases
Calculated Fields
Relational Database Management System
Simple SELECT Statements
Selecting Specific Columns
Creating Views
Popular Databases
Common String Functions
CASE syntax
NULL Values
Primary Keys
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Participants will learn to perform ETL (Extraction Transformation and Loading) operations by creating SSIS packages, managing a control flow and data flow, executing packages, and troubleshooting errors. To ensure the smooth functioning of the ETL operations, you will manage SSIS packages and secure them. Delegates will use SSIS packages to design and build a Data Warehouse.
The course requires a working knowledge of SQL.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Configure MDS
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Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Securing Packages and Databases
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Work with Windows Azure
Work with MDS Databases
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Create Fact Tables
Create Expressions with Variables
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Perform Transformation Tasks
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Create an SSIS Project
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Profile OLTP Data
Create Dimensions
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day Transact SQL course introduces delegates to querying and manipulating data in Microsoft SQL Server. The course explores how to write select statements, join tables, create subqueries, write update, delete and insert statements. It differs from the generic SQL course in that if explores Microsoft SQL Server product specific functions and the notation associated with creating Microsoft SQL Server User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures and Triggers.
The course id practical, hands on and does not assume prior SQL or programming experience.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Assign Aliases Using Queries
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Work with Date and Time Data Types
Overview of SQL Server
Overview of T-SQL
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Work with Set Operators
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Manage Views
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Manage Triggers
Manage Query Plans
Delete Data
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with System Databases
Configure Indexes
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