Upgrade Your SQL Skills to SQL 2014

Overview

This five-day instructor-led hands on course teaches participants how to use the enhancements and new features that have been added to SQL Server and the Microsoft data platform since the release of SQL Server 2008. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2014 product features and other Microsoft data platform components.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for database and business intelligence (BI) professionals who are familiar with SQL Server 2008 and want to update their skills to SQL Server 2014, and become familiar with related Microsoft data technologies.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe key features and capabilities of SQL Server 2014
• Leverage new and enhanced features to develop databases in SQL Server 2014
• Use in-memory database capabilities in SQL Server 2014
• Manage SQL Server 2014 by using dynamic management views and PowerShell
• Implement security in SQL Server 2014
• Implement high-availability and data recovery techniques in SQL Server 2014
• Use SQL Server 2014 Integration Services
• Use SQL Server 2014 Data Quality Services
• Use SQL Server 2014 Master Data Services
• Manage SQL Server 2014 Agent and Jobs
• Implement a tabular data model in SQL Server 2014 Analysis Services
• Implement a Self-Service BI solution with Microsoft Excel 2013
• Describe key elements of cloud solutions for data
• Implement a database in a Microsoft Azure SQL Database
• Implement a SQL Server database in a Microsoft Azure virtual machine
• Implement a Big Data solution with Microsoft Azure HDInsight and the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Course Prerequisites

Before attending this course, participants should have, in addition to their professional experience:

• Experience building and managing databases, data warehouses, and business intelligence (BI) with SQL Server 2008
• Familiarity with Windows Server 2012 operating system and networking
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013