SQL Data | Firebrand Training

Overview

Learn how to develop and maintain a Microsoft SQL Server database, and get hands-on with the new tools and features of SQL Server 2014. This accelerated course provides you with both MCSA: SQL Server and MCSE: Data Platform SQL Server certifications in just 15 days - 50% faster than traditional training.

Microsoft has updated its official courseware, to include training for SQL Server 2014. This complements the SQL Server 2012 content that is already within the curriculum. What you learn on this course will be applicable to both SQL Server 2012 and 2014. You'll also learn how to write Transact-SQL code for Microsoft SQL Server database development.

Learn both basic and advanced SQL Server functionality

This course includes the foundations for all SQL Server-related disciplines: Database Admin, Development and Business Intelligence. You’ll also learn enterprise-level SQL Server-related disciplines for Database Administration and Database Development.

You'll also learn how to:

Manage the new In-Memory technologies in Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and design Enterprise level solutions for both on-premises and Windows Azure Database environments.
Create a data warehouse with SQL Server
Implement ETL (extract, transform, load) with SQL Server Integration Services
Validate and cleanse data with SQL Server Data Quality Services and SQL Server Master Data Services

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Four reasons why you should sit your SQL Data course with Firebrand Training

You'll be SQL Data trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 15-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your SQL Data course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass SQL Data 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 SQL Data 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 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

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Curriculum

Querying Microsoft SQL Server

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2014
Introduction to T-SQL Querying
Writing SELECT Queries
Querying Multiple Tables
Sorting and Filtering Data
Working with SQL Server 2014 Data Types
Using DML to Modify Data
Using Built-In Functions
Grouping and Aggregating Data
Using Subqueries
Using Table Expressions
Using Set Operators
Using Window Ranking, Offset and Aggregate Functions
Pivoting and Grouping Sets
Querying SQL Server Metadata
Execute Stored Procedures
Programming with T-SQL
Implementing Error Handling
Implementing Transactions
How to improve Query Performance

Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases

Installing SQL Server 2014
Working with Databases
SQL Server 2014 Recovery Models
Backup of SQL Server 2014 Databases
Restoring SQL Server 2014 Databases
Importing and Exporting Data
Importing and Exporting Data
Authenticating and Authorising Users
Assigning Server and Database Roles
Authorising Users to Access Resources
Protecting Data by Using Encryption and Auditing
Automating SQL Server 2014 Management
Configure Security for SQL Server Agent
Monitoring SQL Server 2014 by Using Alerts and Notifications
Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance
Tracing Access to SQL Server 2014
Monitoring SQL Server 2014

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server

Introducing Data Warehousing
Planning Data Warehouse Hardware
Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
Create an ETL Solution with SSIS
Implement Control Flow in an SSIS Package
Debugging and Troubleshoot SSIS Packages
Implementing a Data Extraction Solution
Loading Data into Data Warehousee
Enforcing Data Quality
Master Data Services
Extending SQL Server Integration Services
Deploying and Configuring SSIS Packages

Developing SQL Server Databases

Introduction to Database Development
Designing and Implementing Tables
Ensuring Data Integrity through Constraints
Introduction to Indexing
Advanced Indexing
Columnstore Indexes
Designing and Implementing Views
Designing and Implementing Stored Procedures
Designing and Implementing User-Defined Functions
Responding to Data Manipulation via Triggers
Using In-Memory Tables
Implementing Managed Code in SQL Server
Storing and Querying XML Data in SQL Server
Working with SQL Server Spatial Data

Designing a Data Solution with Microsoft SQL Server

Introduction to Enterprise Data Architecture
Multi-Server Configuration Management
Consolidating Database Workloads with SQL Server 2014
Introduction to Cloud Data Solutions
Introduction to Windows Azure
Windows Azure SQL Database
SQL Server in Windows Azure Virtual Machines
Introduction to High Availability in SQL Server 2014
Clustering with Windows Server and SQL Server 2014
AlwaysOn Availability Groups
Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Replicating Data

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exams:

Exam 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server
Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases
Exam 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server
Exam 70-464: Developing SQL Server Databases
Exam 70-465: Designing a Data Solution with Microsoft SQL Server

Do you already have a SQL Server 2008 certification? If so, you may be able to take less exams on this course before you get your certification. Call us on
(0)8 44 68 27 85 to find out more.

What's Included

Microsoft Official Curriculum

MOC 20461C - Querying Microsoft SQL Server
MOC 20462C - Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases
MOC 20463C – Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server
MOC 20464C – Developing SQL Server Databases
MOC 20465C Designing a Data Solution with Microsoft SQL Server
T-SQL Fundamentals for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and SQL Azure - ISBN 9780735658141
Training Kit Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Book/CD Package - ISBN 82039780735666078
Training Kit (Exam 70-461): Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - ISBN 9780735666054
Training Kit (Exam 70-463): Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - ISBN 9780735666092
Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server - ISBN - 978-0071759380

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

In addition to professional experience, you must have:

Fundamental knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality
Working knowledge of Transact-SQL and relational databases
Database design experience
An understanding of Virtualisation technology (Classroom labs utilise virtual machines)
At least two years’ experience of working with relational databases, including:

Design a normalized database
Create tables and relationships
Query with Transact-SQL

Exposure to basic programming constructs (such as looping and branching)

Awareness of key business priorities such as revenue, profitability, and financial accounting is also recommended.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (0)8 44 68 27 85 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	4/3/2024 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	8/7/2024 (Monday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	19/8/2024 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	30/9/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	11/11/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	23/12/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

Microsoft - MCSA: SQL Server & MCSE: Data Platform