TRAINING COURSES SANDWELL
About Enable Technology Sandwell Training Courses
We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. We guarantee the training will be delivered by a Microsoft certified expert. We will issue each training participant with learning resources which they can refer to post training. It is our policy to support delegates apply their new skill after the course. All candidate will be able to contact the course Tutor for as long as they feel they need help.
training courses are instructor led and task based. Participants get to practice new skills in a controlled environment. We can deliver at your premises. We can provide the equipment. Alternatively we could schedule a course at an alternative training site in Sandwell. 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.
courses are available via virtual classrooms. Training participants can log onto scheduled classes, watch the tutor talk through and demonstrate each topic, ask questions and share their screen with the tutor if they need assistance.
We have operated primarily in the West Midlands for twenty years. Some of our clients are Yell Group PLC, Countrywide Homes Limited, Homeserve PLC, EDF Energy PLC, Cadbury PLC, Birmingham City University, South Staffordshire Water PLC and Canadian High Commission.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Forecast Data Trends
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Trace Cells
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use 3-D References
Use Links and External References
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Collaborate on a Workbook
Apply Data Validation
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use Lookup Functions
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Navigate in Excel for the Web
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Apply Number Formats
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Search for and Replace Data
Insert Functions
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Set Up the Page Layout
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Create Worksheet Formulas
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Align Cell Contents
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Use Excel Commands
Apply Text Formats
Manage Workbook Properties
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Filter Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Create Charts
Work with Logical Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Use Specialized Functions
Sort Data
Create and Modify Tables
Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Create a PivotTable
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Analyze PivotTable Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Adding More Power Views
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Exporting a Tour as a Video
Managing Data Columns
Working With Measure Fields
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Reducing Data Rows
Enabling Power View
Formatting Power View Data
Editing Query Steps
Working With Height and Category
Understanding Power Pivot
Navigating a Data Map
Power View
Working With Merged Queries
Displaying the Query Editor
Merging Queries
Using Calculated Fields
Creating a Power View Sheet
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
The Advanced Editor
Understanding Get & Transform
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 the Do...Loop Structure
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Understanding Controls
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Understanding Data Types
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Setting the Tab Order
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Working with Methods
Working with the Frame Control
Understanding PivotTables
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Working with Properties
Creating an Event Procedure
Understanding Error Handling
Working with Control Appearance
Creating a Standard Module
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Image Rollover Function
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Methods
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Conditionals
if - else if - else Conditions
Function Syntax
A Loosely-typed Language
while Loop Syntax
Validating Select Menus
Strings
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Working with Images
JavaScript Operators
The this Object
Arrays
String(object)
do while Loop Syntax
Validating Checkboxes
Validating Text areas
The getElementById() Method
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Closures
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Choosing Selectors
Unbinding Delegated Events
Detach Elements to Work with Them
Writing Plugins
Data Methods
CSS, Styling, and Dimensions
Truthy and Falsy Things
Events-
Append New Content outside of a Loop
Ajax Events
Key Concepts
Managing Effects
jQuery Basic Concepts-
Using CSS Classes for Styling
Logical Operators
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Custom Events-
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Levels of Support
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What Is jQuery Mobile?
Accessibility Support
PhoneGap
Collapsible Blocks Events
Creating Your Own Plugin
ThemeRoller
Sliders
Sending Emails
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Dialogs
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Making Calls
Using Others' Plugins
Data-role
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course. We show candidates how to design and build tables, forms and reports. Participants will learn how to create reports based on queries which filter and aggregate the data. No prior Access experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Macros on Forms
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Adding Transactional Records
Querying Techniques
Formatting Tables
Parameter Queries
Importing and Exporting Records
Creating Queries
Database Wellness
Sorting and Filtering
Multi Table Queries
An Introduction to VBA
Modifying Table Structures
Creating and Using Macros
Action Queries
Relational Database Design
Modifying Forms
Setting Table Relationships
Macro Techniques
Calculations in Queries
DIY Forms
Understanding VBA
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Stepping through Code
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Working with Variable Lifetime
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Introduction to Programming in Access
Calling Procedures
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Understanding Collections
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Using Intrinsic Constants
Declaring Variables
Understanding the Form Object
Understanding Errors
Understanding Objects
Why Program in Access?
Understanding Modules
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Naming Procedures
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
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Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Grouping Options
Understanding the Issues
Loading into Power Pivot
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Performing Merges
Understand the M interface.
Appending Operations
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Power Query Interface
Transforming Data
Loading into Excel
Loading Data
Using Ranges in Excel
Importing Data
Working with Folders and Files
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
The CALCULATE Function
Information Functions
Date Functions
Statistical Functions
Working with Calendars
Introduction to DAX
Filter Functions
Logical Functions
Explaining Syntax
Many-to-Many Relationships
Utilizing Operators
Text Functions
Introduction to DAX
Mathematical Functions
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Exploring Data Types
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Power BI desktop queries
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
The developer API
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Importing data into Power BI
Managing a Power BI solution
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Create relationships between data tables.
Using the Power BI mobile app
Power BI embedded
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
The Power BI Interface
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Delete a Data Source
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Database permissions
Create Calculated Members
Partition Writeback Calculations
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
Change a Partition Source
Multidimensional models
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Document and Script an Analysis Services Database
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Set Data Source Properties
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Define Attribute Relationships
Dimension permissions
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Create a New Tabular Model Project
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Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
DirectQuery Mode
Row filter mappings
Import data by using a native query
Delete a Column
Analyze in Excel
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Import from Power Pivot
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Change table, column
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Create a Calculated Table
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Rename a Table or Column
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Understanding Packages
Managing with Control Flow
Coding the Script Task
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Working in the Explore Window
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Working with XML
Using the Workflow Tasks
Creating Dynamic Packages
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Examining Management
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Examining Security
Utilizing Data Sources
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Planning Your Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Examining Parameters
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Working with Map Wizard
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Configuring data access with report builder
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Reporting services components
Report parameters
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Formatting data
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Report sub-reports
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Sorting and grouping
Data filters
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Schedules
Mobile report publisher
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... User-Defined Exceptions
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Local Procedures and Functions
Datatypes
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Nesting Blocks
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
Cascading Triggers and Mutating Tables
Creating a Stored Function
Assignment and Conversions
The UTL_FILE Package
Maintaining Triggers
Overloading Package Functions and Procedures
The PL/SQL Execution Environment
Other Supplied Packages
Conditional Statements IF/THEN
Cursor Parameters
Date Intervals
Scope and Name Resolution
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Modifying Table Definitions
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Outer Joins
SQL Functions
Creating Views
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
SQL Queries - Joins
Compound Expressions
Data Inconsistencies
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Nulls and DISTINCT
Regular Expression Functions
Graphical Clients
Constraints
Combining SELECT Statements
SQL*Plus LOB Support
Controlling Access to Your Tables
IN and BETWEEN
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Grouping and Aggregating Data
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Relational Databases
Common String Functions
Creating Tables
Columns
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Sorting By a Single Column
Checking Multiple Conditions
Stored Procedures
Renaming Tables
Creating Views
Checking for Equality
Common Math Functions
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Sorting By Multiple Columns
DELETE
Dropping Views
Relational Database Management System
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Debug Package Execution Components
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Secure Packages
Work with Windows Azure
Work with MDS Databases
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Profile OLTP Data
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Securing Packages and Databases
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Overview of Data Warehouses
Examine MSI Packages
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this two day intensive course you will learn how to create queries to retrieve, add, update, and report from your SQL Server database. You will sort and aggregate data, use built-in functions, create stored procedures, subqueries, table operators, set operators, conditional operators, views, indexes, and explore SQL Server error handling features.
The course is particularly suitable for Data Analysts or candidates involved in retrieving and reporting business and management information. No prior SQL knowledge is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Control Program Flow
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Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Overview of T-SQL
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Sort the Queried Data
Filter the Queried Results
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Configure Indexes
Modifying Data
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Implement Error Handling
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with Subqueries
Write SELECT Statements
Manage Triggers
Work with Binary Data Types
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