SQL Server 2017 Business Intelligence Application Development (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) (Canada)
Hands-On Technology Transfer
Delivery Method
Seminar
Target Audience
SQL Server administrators
Summary
This hands-on course introduces the SQL Server 2017 Business Intelligence Suite, including Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS) and Analysis Services (SSAS). Students will complete hands-on exercises creating a number of reports including table-based, cross tabular and forms based designs
Description/Agenda
Students Will Learn
- Installing
and configuring SQL Server Reporting Services
- Designing
reports using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
- Creating
multi-dimensional, two-dimensional and tabular data sources
and sets
- Using the
Tablix object to display information in Tables, Matrix (pivot
tables) and free form Lists
- Using
visualization objects to create Charts, Spark Lines, Data Bars
and Tree Maps
- Adding
images, page headers and footers and report metadata
- Including
report parameterization enabling filtering by users
- Configuring
report interactivity, including drill-downs, report maps and
book marks
- Linking to
parameterized child reports via hyperlinks or sub-reports
- Creating
calculated fields and custom report formatting
- Deploying
reports to the Reporting Services Web Portal
- Configuring
report snapshots, caches and subscriptions
- Securing
reports and data sources
- Creating SSIS
and SSAS projects using SQL Server Data Tools
- General
design overview of SSIS ETL package development
- Deploying and
scheduling SSIS packages and projects
- Creating SSAS
multidimensional models
- Introduction
to MDX
- Customizing
cubes using MDX
- Deploying,
securing and accessing data in SSAS cubes
Course Description
This
hands-on course introduces the SQL Server 2017 Business
Intelligence Suite, including Reporting Services (SSRS),
Integration Services (SSIS) and Analysis Services (SSAS).
Students will complete hands-on exercises creating a number of
reports including table-based, cross tabular and forms based
designs. Reports utilizing charts, gauges, KPIs, spark lines,
data bars and tree maps will be built. Exercises will
incorporate the use of report parameters and features such as
drill down, interactive sorting, hyperlinks, book marks and
report maps.
Consuming
data from relational, multi-dimensional and tabular data sources
will be incorporated into report designs. Students will become
familiar with report deployment to the Reporting Service Web
Portal and learn how to use portal the management tools to
configure report caches, snapshots and subscriptions.
Instruction and practice in designing report security to insure
protection of enterprise data will be provided.
Students
will gain experience with the Report Services Web portal, which
enables publishing content other than paginated reports, such as
Excel and Power BI. Students will also learn how to include KPIs
(Key Performance Indicators) directly from a shared data set.
One day
is reserved for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Students
will learn the basics of creating SSIS packages using SQL Server
Data Tools to create Extract Transform and Load solutions used
to populate data warehouses and marts.
In the
final day, based on a populated data warehouse they have
created, students will then learn how to develop an SQL Server
Analysis Services (SSAS) multidimensional (cube) model using
Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) syntax. Cubes will be
customized to include Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),
Calculated Members, Named Sets, Navigational Hierarchies, and
Perspectives. Also, a brief introduction to the SSAS Tabular
module will be provided.
Students
only interested in SSRS coverage should sign up for the 3-day SQL Server 2017 Reporting Services course.
Students
interested in SSRS coverage and extended coverage of SSIS and
SSAS should instead sign up for the SQL Server 2017 Reporting Services course followed
by the SQL Server 2017 Business Intelligence: Integration
Services and Analysis Services course, which
provides 5-days of coverage for SSIS and SSAS capabilities. An
8-day training pass is available for $3,690.
Course Prerequisites
Familiarity with database
concepts, Windows desktop navigation and software installation
techniques. Attendance at the SQL
Programming course
or Microsoft
Transact-SQL Programming course is highly
recommended although not required.
Course Overview
Reporting Services Architecture
- Defining the Report Server Components
- Reviewing the Report Server Databases
- Managing the Report Server Web Portal
- Creating Mobile Reports and Dashboards
- Report Lifecycle Step by Step
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Creating Basic Reports
- Creating Table Reports
- Formatting Options
- Adding Headers and Footers
- Using Subtotals and Formulas
- Adding Charts and Gauges
- Using Lists for Free-Form Reports
- Paging and Sorting
- Managing Data Sources
- Adding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Advanced Report Features
- Setting Up Input Parameters
- Adding Custom Report Navigation
- Adding Drill-Down for Master-Detail Reports
- Linking Reports
- Using Sub-reports
- Adding Conditional Formatting
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Matrix Reports
- Pivoting Data with Matrix Controls
- Adding Multiple Data Regions
- Grouping and Sorting
- Adding Subtotals
- Adding Custom Aggregate Formulas
- Using the Tablix object
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Implementing BI Semantic Model
- Understanding Multi-dimensional Models
- Using Tabular Models
- Creating MDX Data Sources and Data Sets
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Report Designer
- Creating Reports with Report Designer
- Adding Charts and Gauges in Report Designer
- Differences Between SQL Server Data Tools and
Report Builder
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Reporting Services Security
- Organizing Reports in Folders
- Setting Permissions on Reports and Folders
- Managing Security Roles
- Securing Data Sources and Report Models
- Logging Activity on the Report Server
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Automating Report Creation and Delivery
- Creating Snapshot Reports
- Storing Previous Versions of Reports
- Caching Reports to Improve Performance
- Defining Subscriptions to Automate Report
Delivery
- Rending Reports in Excel, MS Word or as a PDF
- Hiding Reports from Users
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Adding Custom Code
- Querying the Report Server
- Creating Custom Data Extensions
- Creating Command Objects
- Creating Data Reader Objects
- Generating Report Definition Language
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.NET Integration with Reporting
Services
- Writing User-Defined Functions in .NET
- Using Custom Functions
- Referencing .NET Libraries
- Managing Report Servers from .NET Applications
- Accessing SSRS from .NET Applications
- Retrieving Report Items
- Listing Report Metadata
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Introduction to SSIS
- Overview of Integration Services
- Introducing SSIS Tasks and Transformations
- Using the Advanced Features including
Variables, Parameters and Containers
- Implementing Event Handling and Error Trapping
- Deploying and Scheduling SSIS Projects and
Packages
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Introduction to SSAS
- Understanding the BI Semantic Model
- Creating Multidimensional Data Models (Cubes)
- Introduction to Multidimensional Expressions
(MDX)
- Customizing Multidimensional Models
- Deploying and Processing Multidimensional
Models
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