Database Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators seeking to build proficiency in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining a solid understanding of ETL principles and SSIS's role within them.
• Creating, deploying, and managing SSIS packages.
• Designing and implementing Control Flow to define the sequence of tasks within a package.
• Implementing Workflow logic and configuring constraints to ensure effective task execution.
• Constructing Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Utilizing Variables and Containers to increase package flexibility.
• Managing Transactions to guarantee data consistency.
• Applying robust error handling and debugging techniques.
• Configuring Logging for comprehensive tracking and monitoring.
• Handling Slowly Changing Dimensions to manage evolving data structures.
• Deploying packages for production environments.
• Implementing security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
• Leveraging Scripting to extend SSIS capabilities.
• Adhering to Best Practices for developing efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at database administrators or developers who wish to use Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB to develop and manage highly responsive and low latency applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Provision the necessary Cosmos DB resources to start building databases and applications.
• Scale application performance and storage by utilizing APIs in Cosmos DB.
• Manage database operations and reduce cost by optimizing Cosmos DB resources.

Oracle Database 19c serves as a multi-model database, offering comprehensive support for both relational and non-relational data formats.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for system and database administrators with intermediate proficiency. The course equips participants with the skills to administer, monitor, secure, back up, and recover Oracle Database 19c within Standard Edition 2 environments, while also guiding them in planning a structured migration path from version 11g to 19c.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Setting up the necessary environment and executing clean installations and configurations of Oracle Database 19c SE2.
• Describing key Oracle infrastructure components, such as the SGA, PGA, Shared Pool, Database Buffer Cache, and Redo mechanisms.
• Utilising administration tools like Enterprise Manager (EM Express) and SQL Developer for routine operational tasks.
• Applying storage management best practices for tablespaces, datafiles, and segment space allocation.
• Enhancing database security and maintaining hardened configurations through user management, roles, privileges, profiles, and auditing.
• Designing and implementing RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies that align with defined RTO and RPO objectives.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues using dynamic performance views, SQL tracing, and execution plans.
• Planning and executing the transition from version 11g to 19c using approved upgrade paths and tools.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• For those interested in a bespoke training solution for this course, please contact us to discuss arrangements.

Oracle Database 19c represents the long-term support release of Oracle's flagship database platform, engineered to provide high performance, scalability, and reliability for enterprise workloads.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate database administrators and IT professionals seeking to effectively install, configure, and manage Oracle Database 19c SE2 environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the architecture of Oracle Database 19c SE2 and its core components.
• Install and configure Oracle Database 19c SE2 on supported platforms.
• Execute essential administrative tasks, including backup, recovery, and security management.
• Enhance database performance and monitor system health using Oracle tools.
• Plan and implement migrations from earlier Oracle Database versions to 19c.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange details.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to learn how to administer, monitor, and support an Oracle database.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the key features and architectural changes in the Oracle database.
• Manage and monitor Oracle databases.
• Optimize Oracle database performance.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level database administrators who wish to manage backup and recovery tasks in Oracle Database 19c.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of backup and recovery in Oracle Database 19c, including its architecture and various failure modes.
• Acquire practical experience in configuring backup and recovery settings, such as the RMAN environment and the fast recovery area.
• Develop hands-on skills in executing diverse backup and recovery operations, including full, incremental, and point-in-time recovery.
• Learn to leverage Oracle's Flashback technology for efficient database recovery and to manage disaster recovery scenarios.
• Implement best practices for backup, recovery, and disaster recovery to ensure data availability and reduce downtime in Oracle Database 19c.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to manage, optimize, and secure Data Guard environments for robust disaster recovery and high availability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and benefits of Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery and high availability.
• Gain hands-on experience in configuring and managing physical and logical standby databases, including Data Guard broker.
• Develop practical skills in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Data Guard environments for optimal performance.
• Learn advanced features such as Active Data Guard, Data Guard with RAC, and securing Data Guard communications.
• Apply best practices for disaster recovery planning, ensuring data consistency, and automating Data Guard operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level database administrators aiming to equip themselves with the necessary skills to manage and optimise their Oracle environments effectively.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping the core features and architecture of Oracle Database 19c, encompassing system requirements and installation procedures.
• Acquiring practical expertise in installing Oracle Database 19c and Oracle Grid Infrastructure, including the configuration of network, storage, and security settings.
• Mastering the full upgrade process for Oracle Database 19c, ranging from pre-upgrade planning to post-upgrade validation.
• Developing troubleshooting capabilities to address common challenges encountered during installation and upgrade phases.
• Applying best practices for Oracle Database installation and upgrades to guarantee a seamless and successful deployment.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to effectively manage and optimise a multitenant environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key components and benefits of Oracle Database 19c's multitenant architecture, including CDBs and PDBs.
• Gain practical skills in installing, configuring, and managing container databases (CDBs) and pluggable databases (PDBs).
• Develop proficiency in implementing security measures, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning in a multitenant environment.
• Learn how to manage high availability and disaster recovery in a multitenant architecture, including configuring Data Guard and Oracle RAC.
• Acquire troubleshooting techniques and best practices for maintaining a secure, efficient, and reliable multitenant database environment.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators looking to manage and optimise complex, high-availability Oracle database environments.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of Oracle RAC architecture and Grid Infrastructure, covering installation, configuration, and management.
• Develop practical skills in managing Automatic Storage Management (ASM), including disk group management, instance tuning, and backup/recovery procedures.
• Learn advanced RAC performance tuning techniques, disaster recovery configurations, and best practices for achieving high availability.
• Acquire troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve issues within RAC and Grid Infrastructure environments.
• Understand the process of patching and upgrading Oracle RAC and Grid Infrastructure while minimising downtime and maintaining system stability.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of the security features of Oracle Database 19c.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of database security.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to control access to the database.
• Configure and manage user accounts, roles, and privileges effectively.
• Implement robust security measures against various threats and vulnerabilities.

Oracle Database 19c serves as a powerful platform for constructing and managing enterprise data warehouses designed to handle analytical workloads.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, targets beginner-level data professionals and analysts eager to grasp the foundational concepts and architecture of Oracle-based data warehouse systems.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping the core concepts and architecture of Oracle data warehousing.
• Describing standard data warehouse components, such as fact and dimension tables.
• Identifying use cases and advantages of Oracle data warehousing within business intelligence.
• Preparing for advanced training in Oracle ETL, performance tuning, and warehouse optimization techniques.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of Oracle SQL and exploration of warehouse schemas.
• Guided conceptual exercises and warehouse design analysis.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course based on your internal data models or analytics objectives, please contact us.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining, enabling the analysis of data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models provided by SSAS serve as a foundation for client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to utilize SSAS to analyze large volumes of data stored in databases and data warehouses.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modeling to extract business insights from data
• Design OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes
• Query and manipulate multidimensional data using the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query language
• Deploy real-world BI solutions using SSAS

Audience

• BI (Business Intelligence) professionals
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing professionals

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Lots of exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS.
• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data professionals who wish to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages to perform data integration and transformation tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS.
• Use SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a core component of Microsoft SQL Server, providing a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is widely utilized for data migration, data warehousing, and transformation tasks.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers aiming to master the design of advanced SSIS data flows and transformations, as well as the management of Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) within data warehousing contexts.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Interact with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformation components.
• Apply Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes effectively.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with efficiency.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.