TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We offer intensive two and three days courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts with development backgrounds. Every course participant will receives course practice files and course resources that can be referenced post training. We offer all delegates open ended post training support. Delegates can contact the Tutor after the course with queries.
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. We can also deliver the course at a socially distanced local training venue in the Midlands. The Enable Technology approach is to discuss your requirements prior to the course. Every onsite course to some extent is bespoke and tailored to your needs.
This course can also be delivered in a virtual classroom. Delegates can log into a scheduled course, watch the tutor demonstrate tasks, ask questions and share their own screen.
The Enable Technology group of companies has been operating continuously providing IT training since 1998. Some of our clients are Barclays Bank PLC, Vodafone Group Services, Capita Group PLC, Royal & Sun Alliance Group PLC, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Aston University, West Bromwich Building Society and Nuclear Engineering Services.
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 ... Use Lookup Functions
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Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Trace Cells
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use Links and External References
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Collaborate on a Workbook
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Apply Data Validation
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use 3-D References
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 ... Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
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Use Excel Commands
Create Worksheet Formulas
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Insert Functions
Apply Text Formats
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Set Up the Page Layout
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Manage Workbook Properties
Manage Worksheets
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Search for and Replace Data
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Align Cell Contents
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Number Formats
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
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 Text Functions Working with Lists
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Sort Data
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Filter Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Use Specialized Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Work with Logical Functions
Create Charts
Create and Modify Tables
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Analyze PivotTable Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Create a PivotTable
Modify and Format Charts
Present Data with PivotCharts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
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 ... Creating a New Query From a File
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Merging Queries
Updating a Power View Report
Working With Layers
Filtering Data
Managing Data Columns
Working With Scene Options
Understanding Relational Data
Working With Power View Fields
Power Pivot
Creating a Timeline
Adding More Power Views
Understanding the Query Editor
Saving and Sharing Queries
Switching Visualisations
Creating a Power Map Tour
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Creating a Calculated Field
Working With Time Settings
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 ... Using Break Mode during Run mode
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Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
Working with the Command Button Control
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Working with Methods
Working with Forms and Controls
Setting the Tab Order
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Using Visual Basic Help
Using Intrinsic Constants
Working with Properties
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Handling Errors
Adding Code to Controls
Creating a Function Procedure
Understanding Objects
Understanding Data Types
Understanding Constants
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
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 ... JavaScript Functions
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Working with Images
Properties
User-defined Functions
Validating a Registration Form
Returning Values from Functions
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Accessing Form Data
Image Rollover Function
Methods
JavaScript Variables
Switch / Case
while Loop Syntax
Passing Values to Functions
Image Rollovers
Validating Text areas
Conditionals and Loops
Built-In JavaScript Objects
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 ... Key Concepts
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Code Organization-
Avoid the Universal Selector
Creating Reusable Modules with RequireJS
Attributes
A Sample Application
Logical Operators
Detach Elements to Work with Them
The Setup
A Is for Asynchronous
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Closures
Writing Plugins
Ajax and Forms
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
Operators
Use Event Delegation
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 ... PhoneGap
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Making Calls
plugin Architecture
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Buttons and Linking Pages
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Sending SMS Texts
Lists and Buttons
Data-role
Accessibility Support
Overview
Progressive Enhancement
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Levels of Support
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this two day course we teach participants how to design, build and use a Microsoft Access relational database. The syllabus will cover working with tables, queries, reports, forms and macros. The progresses from introductory level to advanced topics.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Adding Transactional Records
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Calculations in Queries
Creating and Using Reports
Data Validation
Querying Techniques
Sorting and Filtering
Aggregation Queries
Adding Records to a Table
Understanding VBA
Formatting Tables
Getting to Know Access
Database Security
Setting Table Relationships
Macro Techniques
Creating and Using Macros
Using a Navigation Form
Creating a Lookup Database
Action Queries
Macros on Forms
Working With Records
Importing and Exporting Records
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 ... Understanding the Development Environment
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Working with Properties
Stepping through Code
Working with Variable Scope
Locking Records for Updating
Determining the Value of Expressions
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Working with Variable Lifetime
Working with Recordsets
Debugging Code
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Using Visual Basic Help
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Understanding Classes and Objects
Working with Procedures and Functions
Understanding the Form Object
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
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 ... Understand Power Query formulas.
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Grouping Options
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Power Query Interface
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Transforming Data
Loading into Power Pivot
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand the M interface.
Importing Data
Understand working with relational data.
Combining Worksheets
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Loading Data
Appending Operations
Understanding the Issues
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
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 ... Logical Functions
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Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Introduction to DAX
Exploring Data Types
Date Functions
Introduction to DAX
Explaining Syntax
Single Table Evaluation Context
Mathematical Functions
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Understanding Values
Utilizing Operators
Filter Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
PowerPivot Data Model
Many-to-Many Relationships
Statistical Functions
Aggregation Functions
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 ... Using databases as a data source for Power BI
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Power BI embedded
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Power BI desktop queries
Connecting to Power BI data
Importing data into Power BI
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Create a Power BI dashboard
The Power BI Interface
Creating Power BI reports
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using 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 ... Authorizing access to objects and operations
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Use a Template to Create an Action Deployment
Explore Data in a Data Source View
Add a Standard Action
Create Calculated Members
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Change a Partition Source
Tools and Approaches for Processing
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Create Named Sets
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Define a Regular Relationship and Regular Relationship Properties
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Backup Options Restore Options
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Configure Measure Group Properties
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Data Source Views
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 ... Test a model in DirectQuery mode
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Restore from Power Pivot
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Hide or freeze columns
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Import from Power View
Set the Data Type of a Column
Create a Calculated Column
Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
Impersonation
Delete a Column
Connect to a tabular model database
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Tabular model designer
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 ... Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
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Creating Dynamic Packages
Using the Workflow Tasks
Examining the SSIS Engine
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Understanding Packages
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Moving Data with Data Flow
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
The SQL Server Integration Service
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
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 ... SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
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Examining Parameters
Examining Management
Formatting Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Utilizing Lists
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Examining Security
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Planning Your Reports
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Exploring Gauges
Working with Map Wizard
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Exploring Matrix
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 ... Introduction to reporting services
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Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Schedules
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Overview of mobile reports
Report sub-reports
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Configuring data access with report builder
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Preparing data for mobile reports
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Sorting and grouping
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Mobile report publisher
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
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 ... Large Object Types
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Triggers
The UTL_FILE Package
Creating a Stored Procedure
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute
Scope and Name Resolution
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
LOB Locators
Generating an Error
Stored Procedures and Functions
Calling a Stored Procedure
Working with LOBs
XML Packages
The Cursor FOR Loop
System Triggers
Using Packages
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 ... SQL*Plus
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Data Inconsistencies
NULL Values
Conversion Functions
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Combining SELECT Statements
Datatypes
Logical and Physical Storage Structures
Buffer Manipulation Commands
Scalar Functions
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Connecting to a SQL Database
Grouping Rows
Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
The INSERT Statement
Choosing Rows with the WHERE Clause
Outer Joins
Sequences
Subqueries
Date Formats
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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SQL (Structured Query Language) is central to working with any form of database. In this practical hands on course participants learn how to use the full potential of SQL to write complex queries. The course covers select statements, grouping and aggregating data, joins, subqueries and unions. Participants will also learn how to insert, update and delete data and how to create and alter Views and Stored Procedures. The course will significantly help anyone who needs to retrieve or manipulate information in a relational database. No prior knowledge of SQL is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Foreign Keys
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Adding and Dropping Columns
Dropping Stored Procedures
Whitespace and Semi-colons
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Creating Views
Dropping Views
Checking for Inequality
Creating Tables
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Creating Stored Procedures
Comments
Relationships
Subqueries
Benefits of Views
Simple SELECT Statements
Datatypes
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 ... Overview of Data Warehouse Components
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Deploy a Control Flow
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Overview of Data Warehouses
Work with Windows Azure
Create Fact Tables
Securing Packages and Databases
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Secure Packages
Work with MDS Databases
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Create Expressions with Variables
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Perform Transformation Tasks
Configure MDS
Debug Package Execution Components
Profile OLTP Data
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
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Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Overview of SQL Server
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Manage Views
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Work with Subqueries
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Implement Error Handling
Work with Set Operators
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Binary Data Types
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Manage Query Plans
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