20768: Developing SQL Data Models
Developing SQL Data Models
About this Course
This three-day instructor-led course is aimed at database professionals who fulfil a Business Intelligence (BI) developer role. This course looks at implementing multidimensional databases by using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and at creating tabular semantic data models for analysis with SSAS.
Audience Profile
The primary audience for this course are database professionals who need to fulfil BI Developer role to create enterprise BI solutions. Primary responsibilities will include:
- Implementing multidimensional databases by using SQL Server Analysis Services
- Creating tabular semantic data models for analysis by using SQL Server Analysis Services
- The secondary audiences for this course are ‘power’ information workers/data analysts.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the components, architecture, and nature of a BI solution
- Create a multidimensional database with analysis services
- Implement dimensions in a cube
- Implement measures and measure groups in a cube
- Use MDX syntax
- Customize a cube
- Implement a tabular database
- Use DAX to query a tabular model
- Use data mining for predictive analysis
Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Business Intelligence and Data Modeling
This module introduces key BI concepts and the Microsoft BI product suite.
Lessons
- Introduction to Business Intelligence
- The Microsoft business intelligence platform
Lab: Exploring a Data Warehouse
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the concept of business intelligence
- Describe the Microsoft business intelligence platform
Module 2: Creating Multidimensional Databases
This module describes the steps required to create a multidimensional database with analysis services.
Lessons
- Introduction to multidimensional analysis
- Creating data sources and data source views
- Creating a cube
- Overview of cube security
Lab: Creating a multidimensional database
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Use multidimensional analysis
- Create data sources and data source views
- Create a cube
- Describe cube security
Module 3: Working with Cubes and Dimensions
This module describes how to implement dimensions in a cube.
Lessons
- Configuring dimensions
- Define attribute hierarchies
- Sorting and grouping attributes
Lab: Working with Cubes and Dimensions
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Configure dimensions
- Define attribute hierarchies.
- Sort and group attributes
Module 4: Working with Measures and Measure Groups
This module describes how to implement measures and measure groups in a cube.
Lessons
- Working with measures
- Working with measure groups
Lab: Configuring Measures and Measure Groups
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Work with measures
- Work with measure groups
Module 5: Introduction to MDX
This module describes the MDX syntax and how to use MDX.
Lessons
- MDX fundamentals
- Adding calculations to a cube
- Using MDX to query a cube
Lab: Using MDX
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of MDX
- Add calculations to a cube
- Query a cube using MDX
Module 6: Customizing Cube Functionality
This module describes how to customize a cube.
Lessons
- Implementing key performance indicators
- Implementing actions
- Implementing perspectives
- Implementing translations
Lab: Customizing a Cube
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Implement key performance indicators
- Implement actions
- Implement perspectives
- Implement translations
Module 7: Implementing a Tabular Data Model by Using Analysis Services
This module describes how to implement a tabular data model in PowerPivot.
Lessons
- Introduction to tabular data models
- Creating a tabular data model
- Using an analysis services tabular model in an enterprise BI solution
Lab: Working with an Analysis services tabular data model
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe tabular data models
- Create a tabular data model
- Be able to use an analysis services tabular data model in an enterprise BI solution
Module 8: Introduction to Data Analysis Expression (DAX)
This module describes how to use DAX to create measures and calculated columns in a tabular data model.
Lessons
- DAX fundamentals
- Using DAX to create calculated columns and measures in a tabular data model
Lab: Creating Calculated Columns and Measures by using DAX
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of DAX
- Use DAX to create calculated columns and measures in a tabular data model
Module 9: Performing Predictive Analysis with Data Mining
This module describes how to use data mining for predictive analysis.
Lessons
- Overview of data mining
- Using the data mining add-in for Excel
- Creating a custom data mining solution
- Validating a data mining model
- Connecting to and consuming a data mining model
Lab: Perform Predictive Analysis with Data Mining
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe data mining
- Use the data mining add-in for Excel
- Create a custom data mining solution
- Validate a data mining solution
- Connect to and consume a data mining solution
Prerequisites
This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
- Working knowledge of Transact-SQL.
- Working knowledge of relational databases.
Venue: LIVE Online
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Description:
Live Online Training
Get the same training you expect in the classroom without leaving your office or home. These are NOT recorded classes. They are LIVE sessions with an expert instructor. We use the latest in video conferencing technologies and audio so you can confidently participate in any class just like being right there in person. We guarantee the effectiveness of our online training delivery approach that we will give you your money back if you are not totally satisfied. Ask us for a demo.
Online class requirements:
- Moderate to fast Internet
- A phone or computer headset is required in order to hear the instructor/moderator). You can use Computer Audio (VoIP) or you can dial in from a regular phone. For convenience, we recommend a hands-free headset or phone.
- Training software must be installed on your computer (trial versions are acceptable)
- RECOMMENDED: Dual Monitors or computers. For optimal online learning experience, we recommend participants have dual monitors or two computers. Your online classroom credentials allow you to join multiple times from multiple computers. Participants should use one monitor or computer to view the instructor’s shared screen and another monitor or computer to work with the software.
What happens when you enroll in an online class
When you register for an online class, you will receive a welcome email followed by login access to the Citrix GoToTraining virtual classroom. A workbook (printed copy or eBook) will be sent to you prior to the start of class.
Online Training Advantages
Convenience: You don’t have to travel and can attend from your home, office or anywhere with an internet connection. Our online classes are conducted using GoToTraining, a more robust version of the popular GoToMeeting screen sharing and conferencing platform. To accommodate multiple time zones, courses are typically scheduled from 10am – 5pm Eastern with a one-hour lunch break at 12:30 – 1:30 pm Eastern and a 10-minute break in the morning and afternoon. When conducting custom online course for your group, class times can be modified to accommodate your timezone.
Interactive Learning: Our online training is fully interactive. You can speak and chat with the instructor and classmates at any time. Various interactive techniques are used in every class. Our small class sizes (typically 4 – 8 students), allow our instructors to focus on individual performance and issues and to work closely with you to meet your unique needs. Classes are designed to be a hands-on learning experience, providing opportunities for you to try your new skills while the instructor is available for review, questions, and feedback. You have the option to give the instructor permission to view your computer to provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
