Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Duration:

Only 6 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence platform provides a scalable business intelligence (BI) platform optimised for data integration, reporting, and analysis, enabling organisations to deliver intelligence where users want it.

During this course, delegates will learn how to implement Business Intelligence solutions, using SQL Server 2008’s suite of tools, including Integration Services, Reporting Services and Analysis Services. Students will also learn how to implement Data Mining Solutions with Analysis Services.

This blended-learning program employs outcome-based (Lecture | Lab | Review) delivery - that focuses on preparing you with the real-world skills required to obtain your certification and to hit the ground running in your career. Our Trainers are among the most senior consultants in the industry, affording each Firebrand Training student the benefit of many years of real-world development expertise - while being able to effectively translate complex technical theory into easily understood terms.

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Four reasons why you should sit your MCTS Business Intelligence course with Firebrand Training

You'll be MCTS Business Intelligence trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 6-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your MCTS Business Intelligence course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass MCTS Business Intelligence first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study MCTS Business Intelligence with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Firebrand Training provides thorough instructor-led training to ensure that you learn the fundamentals and obtain hands-on skills. You will emerge able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your career environment.

Course Content

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

Overview of Data Analysis Solutions
Overview of SQL Server Analysis Services
Installing SQL Server Analysis Services

Creating Multidimensional Analysis Solutions

Developing Analysis Services Solutions
Creating Data Sources and Data Source Views
Creating a Cube

Working with Cubes and Dimensions

Configuring Dimensions
Defining Attribute Hierarchies
Sorting and Grouping Attributes

Working with Measures and Measure Groups

Working with Measures
Working with Measure Groups

Querying Multidimensional Analysis Solutions

MDX Fundamentals
Adding Calculations to a Cube

Customizing Cube Functionality

Implementing Key Performance Indicators
Implementing Actions
Implementing Perspectives
Implementing Translations

Deploying and Securing an Analysis Services Database

Deploying an Analysis Services Database
Securing an Analysis Services Database

Maintaining a Multidimensional Solution

Configuring Processing
Logging, Monitoring, and Optimizing an Analysis Services Solution
Backing Up and Restoring an Analysis Services Database

Introduction to Data Mining

Overview of Data Mining
Creating a Data Mining Solution
Validating Data Mining Models

Introduction to SQL Server 2008 Integration Services

Overview of SQL Server Integration Services
Using Integration Services Tools

Developing Integration Services Solutions

Creating an Integration Services Solution
Using Variables
Building and Running a Solution

Implementing Control Flow

Control Flow Tasks
Control Flow Precedent Constraints
Control Flow Containers

Implementing Data Flow

Data Flow Sources and Destinations
Basic Data Flow Transformations
Advanced Data Flow Transformations
Data Flow Paths

Implementing Logging

Overview of Integration Services Logging
Enabling and Configuring Logging

Debugging and Error Handling

Debugging a Package
Implementing Error Handling

Implementing Checkpoints and Transactions

Implementing Checkpoints
Implementing Transactions

Configuring and Deploying Packages

Package Configurations
Deploying Packages

Managing and Securing Packages

Managing Packages
Securing Packages

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

Overview of SQL Server Reporting Services
Installing Reporting Services
Reporting Services Tools

Authoring Basic Reports

Creating a Basic Table Report
Formatting Report Pages
Calculating Values

Enhancing Basic Reports

Interactive Navigation
Displaying Data

Manipulating Data Sets

Defining Report Data
Using Parameters and Filters
Using Parameter Lists

Using Report Models

Creating Report Models
Using Report Builder

Publishing and Executing Reports

Publishing Reports
Executing Reports
Creating Cached Instances
Creating Snapshots and Report History

Using Subscriptions to Distribute Reports

Introduction to Report Subscriptions
Creating Report Subscriptions
Managing Report Subscriptions

Administering Reporting Services

Reporting Server Administration
Performance and Reliability Monitoring
Administering Report Server Databases
Security Administration
Upgrading to Reporting Services 2008

Programming Reporting Services

Querying for Server Information Using a Web Service
Automating Report Management
Rendering Reports
Creating Custom Code

Review
Exam 70-448

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam:

Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Candidates for this exam 70-448 are responsible for creating business intelligence (BI) solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for their organizations. Candidates typically work with the full suite of BI technologies in SQL Server 2008, including Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services.

What's Included

Included:

MCTS Self-Placed Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Book/CD Package ISBN: 9780735626362

Microsoft Official Curriculum

MOC 6234 AK - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 Analysis Services
MOC 6235 AK - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 Integration Services
MOC 6236 AK - Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 Reporting Services

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Students are required to meet the following prerequisites:

One to two years of experience working with the Microsoft .NET Framework
Two to three years of experience using SQL Server 2005 BI components
Experience using the Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS)
Experience using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Knowledge of relational and multi-dimensional database schemas
Experience creating and deploying a cube in SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
Experience creating and deploying a data mining model in SSAS
Experience writing relational and multi-dimensional database queries
Experience creating and deploying SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports
Experience authoring and deploying SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages
Experience debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting BI solutions

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	31.8.2024 (Saturday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	15.2.2025 (Saturday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	29.3.2025 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	10.5.2025 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	21.6.2025 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide