TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology has twenty year track record of providing short intensive skills based training courses. The tutor teaching the course will be an experienced developer and Microsoft certified professional. Every course participant will receives course practice files and course resources that can be referenced post training. Enable Technology offer post course help to all delegates. Participants on the course can contact the tutor for as long as they like if they encounter problems.
courses are taught by a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert. 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 a local socially distanced venue in the Midlands. We are happy to discuss customising the course content should you have particular training requirements.
Taught courses are also available online. Course participants can join a a virtual classroom. They can talk to the tutor, share their screen and watch the tutor demonstrate each topic.
The Enable Technology team have been providing IT training primarily in the Midlands for two decades. Some of our clients are Halfords Group PLC, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, Birmingham City University, Keele University, Vodafone Group Services, GKN PLC, EDF Energy PLC and DHL Express.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
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Collaborate on a Workbook
Apply Data Validation
Trace Cells
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use 3-D References
Use Lookup Functions
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use Links and External References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Forecast Data Trends
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Preview and Print a Workbook
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Insert Functions
Search for and Replace Data
Apply Number Formats
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Text Formats
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Manage Workbook Properties
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Align Cell Contents
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Worksheets
Set Up the Page Layout
Use Excel Commands
Getting Started with Excel
Create Worksheet Formulas
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Work with Logical Functions
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Use Specialized Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Create and Modify Tables
Create Charts
Filter Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Analyze PivotTable Data
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Create a PivotTable
Query Data with Database Functions
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Sort Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Enabling Power Pivot
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Creating a New Query From a File
Changing a Power Pivot View
Navigating a Data Map
Creating a Calculated Field
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Understanding Get & Transform
Filtering Data
Understanding the Navigator Pane
Understanding Power Map
Working With a Power View Object
Managing Data Columns
Working With Measure Fields
Editing Query Steps
Changing the Look
Working With Merged Queries
Creating a Power Map Tour
Power Pivot
Understanding Power View
Merging Queries
Adding Titles and Images
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 the Development Environment
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Getting Started
Understanding Controls
Understanding Procedures
Handling Errors
Using Intrinsic Constants
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Using the Object Browser
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Working with the Combo Box Control
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Naming Procedures
Declaring Variables
Determining the Value of Expressions
Understanding Errors
Understanding Collections
Working with the PivotFields Collection
Understanding UserForms
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Using Break Mode during Run mode
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Focus, Blur, and Change Events
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if - else if - else Conditions
Built-in Functions
Associative Arrays
Backward Compatibility
Strings
Storing User-Entered Data
Built-in Functions vs Methods
Basic Rules
Array Properties and Methods
String(object)
Validating Text areas
JavaScript Form Validation
Validating Select Menus
Number(object)
The HTML DOM
JavaScript Operators
for in Loop Syntax
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Connecting Events to Elements
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Operators
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
Avoiding Conflicts with Other Libraries
Data Types
jQuery Core-
GET vs. Post
$ vs $()
jQuery.fx.speeds
Breaking and Continuing
Namespacing Events
Managing Effects
Utility Methods
The Module Pattern
Comparison Operators
Chaining
Append New Content outside of a Loop
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
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Using Others' Plugins
Buttons and Linking Pages
Themes and Swatches
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Page Transitions
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Levels of Support
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
What Is jQuery Mobile?
ThemeRoller
Sliders
PhoneGap
Data-role
Creating Your Own Plugin
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Progressive Enhancement
plugin Architecture
Sending Emails
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Adding Records to a Table
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Setting Table Relationships
Creating a Relational Database
Understanding VBA
Designing a Lookup Database
Calculations in Queries
Sorting and Filtering
Macro Techniques
Modifying Table Structures
Using a Navigation Form
Aggregation Queries
Data Validation
Macros on Forms
DIY Forms
Creating and Using Forms
Database Wellness
Creating Queries
Action Queries
Creating and Using Reports
Getting to Know Access
Navigation Pane Protection
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A three day course enabling participants to build Access based business applications. No prior programming experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Introduction to Programming in Access
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Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Using Visual Basic Help
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Handling Errors
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Using the Object Browser
Understanding Data Types
Calling Procedures
Understanding Objects
Using Intrinsic Constants
Working with the Code Editor
Understanding the Err Object
Using Debugging Tools
Creating a Standard Module
Organizing Code and Procedures
Considering Variable Scope and Lifetime Together
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Understanding Classes and Objects
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Introduction to Power BI Desktop
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Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Loading into Power Pivot
Understand the M interface.
Loading Data
Performing Merges
Appending Operations
Understanding the Issues
Working with Folders and Files
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understand Power Query formulas.
Transforming Data
Understand working with relational data.
Grouping Options
Combining Worksheets
Power Query Interface
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... PowerPivot Data Model
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Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Logical Functions
Explaining Syntax
Mathematical Functions
Understanding Values
Single Table Evaluation Context
Date Functions
Filter Functions
Exploring Data Types
Information Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Many-to-Many Relationships
Statistical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Text Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Introduction to DAX
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
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Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
The developer API
Power BI desktop queries
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Create a Power BI dashboard
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
Power BI embedded
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Connecting to Power BI data
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
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
Create relationships between data tables.
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
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Partition Writeback Calculations
Supported Data Sources
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Backup Options Restore Options
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Create an Analysis Services Project
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Define a Fact Relationship and Fact Relationship Properties
Delete a Data Source
Data Source Views
Create Local Partitions
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Multidimensional models
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Add sample data to DirectQuery models
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Create a New Tabular Model Project
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Version comparison
DirectQuery Mode
Impersonation
Import from Power Pivot
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Import data by using a native query
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Add a table Delete a Table
Delete Relationships
Import from Power View
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
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Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Examining the SSIS Engine
Understanding Packages
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Using the Workflow Tasks
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Creating Dynamic Packages
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Managing with Control Flow
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Exploring Matrix
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SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Using Tables
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Utilizing Lists
Understanding Visualizations
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Mastering Data Region(s)
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Examining Maps
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Working with Expressions
Exploring Subscriptions
Understanding Report Parts
Utilizing Data Sources
Examining Security
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Formatting Reports
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
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Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Introduction to reporting services
Formatting data
Reporting services components
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Data filters
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Report sub-reports
Schedules
Creating a report with the report wizard
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Configuring data access with report designer
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Report parameters
Configuring data access with report builder
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Exception Handling
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User-Defined Exceptions
Selecting into a Variable
BULK COLLECT Clause
Using VARRAYs
Exception Handlers
The DBMS_OUTPUT Package
PL/SQL Stored Program Compilation
Creating Packages
Conditional Statements IF/THEN
Calling a Stored Function
Temporary LOBs
Row-Level Triggers
PL/SQL Syntax and Logic
Closing Cursors
System Triggers
Associative Array Collections
Records and Collections
Oracle-Supplied Packages
Maintaining Triggers
Cursor Parameters
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Nulls and DISTINCT
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IN and BETWEEN
Viewing Table Characteristics
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Grouping Rows
Introduction to SQL
Creating Views
SQL*Plus LOB Support
The UPDATE Statement
Defining Tables
Transaction Management
Loading Tables From External Sources
Joining Tables
Regular Expression Functions
Controlling Access to Your Tables
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques
SQL Queries - Joins
Numeric Functions
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This short intensive SQL (Structured Query Language) course assumes no prior knowledge. Candidates will learn how to write SQL queries which can extract filtered, grouped and aggregated data from a relational database. The course also covers creating tables, views, updating, inserting and deleting data. This course focuses on core SQL which is applicable to almost all database platforms.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Foreign Keys
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Common String Functions
The NOT Operator
Simple SELECT Statements
Creating Views
Common Math Functions
Relational Databases
Sorting By Column Position
The IN Operator
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Dropping Views
Creating Stored Procedures
Aliases
Creating Tables
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Create an SSIS Project
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Deploy a Control Flow
Create Fact Tables
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Debug Package Execution Components
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Examine MSI Packages
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Securing Packages and Databases
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
- Course Outline
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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 ... Work with Date and Time Data Types
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Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Work with Window Functions
Manage Views
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Manage Query Plans
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Manage Triggers
Delete Data
Work with Binary Data Types
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Modifying Data
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with T-SQL Statements
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Configure Indexes
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
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