Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Overview
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- You'll do more than study SQL Server courseware. We use labs, case studies and practice tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging.
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. Delegates 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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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Benefits
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - 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
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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Exam Track
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.
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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - What's Included
Books provided for free on the course
- 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
With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.
You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.
Our Certification Programmes include:
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- Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
- Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers*
- Fully instructor-led programme with 24-hour lab access
- Exam vouchers*
- On-site testing*
- Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks*
- Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if you don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free
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- On-site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications. You will sit your PMI exam at a nearby academic open Prometric Test Centre on the final day of the five-day course.
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Prerequisites
Delegates 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
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 (for free) 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a study plan.
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MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Testimonials
"Long days but well worth it. Would recommend taking MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence with Firebrand."
Paul Burton.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (23/11/2009 to 28/11/2009)
"I knew the course is going to be intense and was hoping that I will not wither because of sleep deprivation but how the course was structured and presented by the lecturer, I was able to keep my eyes open in my attention focused on what I was and needed to learn. "
B.R.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (8/6/2009 to 13/6/2009)
"Since I started my first course with Firebrand, I cant get any Training company that match the quality and real life business studies.
Hard work but great results.
No doubt in my mind your the best. Firebrand Training offers good quality training."
Andre Mellet.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (18/1/2010 to 21/1/2010)
"I had a really positive experience at Firebrand I learned a lot and worked really hard and felt that I had earned the certificatin that I achieved. The instructor was very knowledge and very helpful and good at encouraging discussions that helped reinforce the topics being studied."
Derek Fontinelle.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (28/6/2010 to 1/7/2010)
"This was my second Firebrand Training course. The format will ensure repeat business throughout my career."
Michael Spence, Faceo.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (8/6/2009 to 13/6/2009)
"100 % pure study and learning, what a rush"
Lars Christensen, DbDesign.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (31/8/2009 to 5/9/2009)
"The Firebrand Training was really helpful and I passed a day early!"
B.S.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (18/1/2010 to 21/1/2010)
"The course was hard work and rewarding.
I had not studied for over 10 years previously and found the experience easy to adapt to and immersive."
Paul Golder, Independant.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (31/8/2009 to 5/9/2009)
"Nothing quite prepares you for the total immersion experience. The days are long, 12 hours in the classroom plus homework for another 2 hours, breaks are short.
The experience is not pleasant, but it is designed to enable you cover a vast amount of topics at a necessary detail in a short period of time.
It works. "
James Dawson.
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"From first contact Firebrand Training were helpful and helped me to direct my training needs.
The two courses I've been on have been extremely well delivered, in a great environment and with great results.
I will definately use Firebrand Training in the future. Thanks for a great week. "
Mohammed Imran Hussain, BI Architectural Solutions Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (4 Days) (8/6/2009 to 13/6/2009)
MCTS SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Course Dates
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11/10/2010 |
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11/11/2010 |
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