Module 1: Introduction to Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
Overview of Business Intelligence (BI) concepts.
Introduction to data warehousing.
Role of SQL Server in BI and data warehousing.
Module 2: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Introduction to SSIS architecture and components.
Creating SSIS packages for data integration.
Data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
Handling errors and logging in SSIS packages.
Deploying and managing SSIS packages.
Module 3: SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
Introduction to SSAS and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing).
Designing and creating multidimensional cubes.
Implementing dimensions, hierarchies, and measures.
Using data mining models and algorithms.
Deploying and managing SSAS solutions.
Module 4: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Introduction to SSRS and report design.
Creating and formatting reports.
Implementing report parameters and interactive features.
Publishing and managing reports.
Using Report Builder for ad-hoc reporting.
Module 5: Data Modeling and Data Warehouse Design
Principles of data modeling for BI.
Designing star and snowflake schemas.
Building and optimizing data warehouses.
Implementing slowly changing dimensions (SCD).
Best practices for data warehouse architecture.
Module 6: Data Quality Services (DQS) and Master Data Services (MDS)
Introduction to DQS for data cleansing and matching.
Creating and managing data quality projects.
Introduction to MDS for master data management.
Implementing and maintaining master data models.
Module 7: Advanced SSIS Techniques
Implementing complex transformations in SSIS.
Using scripts and custom components in SSIS packages.
Performance tuning and optimization of SSIS packages.
Integrating SSIS with other SQL Server services.
Module 8: Advanced SSAS Techniques
Implementing advanced calculations using MDX (Multidimensional Expressions).
Designing and implementing tabular models.
Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for tabular models.
Performance tuning and optimization of SSAS cubes.
Module 9: Advanced SSRS Techniques
Creating advanced report layouts and visualizations.
Implementing sub-reports and linked reports.
Using custom code and expressions in reports.
Integrating SSRS with SharePoint and other applications.
Module 10: Performance Monitoring and Optimization
Monitoring BI solutions using SQL Server tools.
Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Best practices for optimizing BI solutions.
Implementing caching and partitioning strategies.
Module 11: Security and Administration in BI Solutions
Implementing security for SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
Managing roles and permissions.
Securing data and ensuring compliance.
Backup and recovery strategies for BI solutions.
Module 12: Real-world BI Solution Implementation
Case studies of BI implementations.
Best practices for deploying and maintaining BI solutions.
Troubleshooting common issues in BI projects.
Future trends and advancements in SQL Server BI.
