Microsoft Business Intelligence - MSBI Training (LIVE, Instructor-Led)

This real-time, practical MSBI Training Course includes Basic to Advanced Level of real-time implementations for Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) Stack of Tools required for MSBI Developers, MSBI Admins and BI Consultants. This MSBI Classroom Training includes basic to advanced Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse (DWH) and Data Analytics (OLAP) concepts on SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS) and Reporting Services (SSRS). This MSBI Training course also includes MDX and DAX for Data Modelling and Big Data Analysis For Enterprise / Adhoc Reporting. This course also includes Real-time Integrations with Power BI and Azure Data Sources. Complete practical and realtime MSBI Training course with 24x7 LIVE server, Resume Guidance, ONE Real-time Project with Interview & Placement Assistance.

MSBI (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) Training Plans

	PLAN A	PLAN B	PLAN C
	MSBI	T-SQL, MSBI	T-SQL, MSBI Azure DevOps
Total Duration	6 Weeks	8 Weeks	12 Weeks
MSBI - SSIS: ETL, Data Warehouse	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSIS: Dimension, Fact Loads	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSIS: Star & Snowflake Schemas	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSAS: OLAP Cube Design	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSAS: MDX, DAX, XMLA, DMX	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSAS: Data Modeling with MDX	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSAS: Data Modeling with DAX	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSRS: Report Design, Hosting	✔	✔	✔
MSBI - SSRS: Azure Cloud Data Source	✔	✔	✔
MSBI: MCSA Certification Guidance	✔	✔	✔
MSBI: Real-Time Project	✔	✔	✔
SQL : Basic SQL, SQL Server Concepts	❌	✔	✔
T-SQL : Queries, Joins, Group By	❌	✔	✔
T-SQL : Queries, SProcs, Lock Hints	❌	✔	✔
T-SQL: Queries, Normal Forms, Excel	❌	✔	✔
Azure DevOps Benefits	❌	❌	✔
SDLC, Dev & Operations, DevOps	❌	❌	✔
DevOps Tools, Git & GitHub	❌	❌	✔
Docker, Kubernetes, AzureDevOps	❌	❌	✔
Azure Boards, Azure Repos	❌	❌	✔
Azure Testing, Azure Artifacts	❌	❌	✔
Azure Pipelines (CI, CD)	❌	❌	✔
Total Course Fee * Payable in Installments	INR 18,000 USD 244	INR 22,000 USD 298	INR 34,000 USD 460

Trainer: Mr. Sai Phanindra T

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Schedules for SQL Server & T-SQL
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MSBI Training Schedules
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MSBI TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS :

✔ Basic to Adv. ETL	✔ Basic to Adv. DAX
✔ Data Modelling	✔ OLAP DB Design
✔ Power Query	✔ Basic to Adv. MDX
✔ Kimball BI Design	✔ Inmon BI Design
✔ Star, Snowflake	✔ Data Warehousing
✔ Reports & Dashboards	✔ Power BI Cloud
✔ OLTP, File Data	✔ JSON, XML Data
✔ Mobile Reports	✔ Interview FAQs
✔ Resume Guidance	✔ MCSA MSBI Exam

All Session Are Completely Practical & Real Time

MSBI Training (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) Curriculum:

MSBI Curriculum

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Module 1 : SQL Server & T-SQL Queries [Applicable for MSBI Plans B, C]

Ch 1: SQL SERVER INTRODUCTION

Data, Databases and RDBMS Software
Database Types : OLTP, DWH, OLAP
Microsoft SQL Server Advantages, Use
Versions and Editions of SQL Server
SQL : Purpose, Real-time Usage Options
SQL Versus Microsoft T-SQL [MSSQL]
Microsoft SQL Server - Career Options

SQL Server Components and Usage
Database Engine Component and OLTP
BI Components, Data Science Components
ETL, MSBI and Power BI Components
Course Plan, Concepts, Resume, Project
24 x 7 Online Lab for Remote DB Access
Software Installation Pre-Requisites

Ch 5: SQL Basics - 3, T-SQL INTRO

Database Objects : Tables and Schemas
Schemas : Group Tables in Database
Schemas : Security Management Object
Creating Schemas & Batch Concept
Using Schemas for Table Creation
Data Storage in Tables with Schemas
Data Retreival and Usage with Schemas
Table Migrations across Schemas

Import and Export Wizard in SSMS
Data Imports with Excel File Data
Performing Bulk Operations in SSMS
Temporary Tables : Real-time Use
Local and Global Temporary Tables
# and ## Prefix, Scope of Usage

Ch 9: JOINS, T-SQL QUERIES Level 3

GetDate, Year, Month, Day Functions
Date & Time Styles, Data Formatting
DateAdd and DateDiff Functions
Cast and, Convert Functions in Queries
String Functions: SubString, Relicate
Len, Upper, Lower, Left and Right
LTrim, RTrim, CharIndex Functions

MERGE Statement - Comparing Tables
WHEN MATCHED and NOT MATCHED
Incremental Load with MERGE Statement
IIF() Function for Value Compares
CASE Statement : WHEN, ELSE, END
ROW_NUMBER() and RANK() Queries
Dense Rank and Partition By Queries

Ch 2: SQL SERVER INSTALLATIONS

System Configuration Checker Tool
Versions and Editions of SQL Server
SQL Server and SSMS Installation Plan
SQL Server Pre-requisites : S/W, H/W
SQL Server 2016 / 2017 Installation
SQL Server 2019 Installation
Instance Name and Server Features
Instances : Types and Properties

Default Instance, Named Instances
Port Numbers, Instance Differences
Service and Service Account Use
Authentication Modes and Logins
Windows Logins and SQL Logins
FileStream and Collation Properties

Ch 6 : CONSTRAINTS,INDEXES Basics

Constraints and Keys - Data Integrity
NULL, NOT NULL Property on Tables
UNIQUE KEY Constraints: Importance
PRIMARY KEY Constraint: Importance
FOREIGN KEY Constraint: Importance
REFERENCES, CHECK and DEFAULT
Candidate Keys and Identity Property

Database Diagrams and ER Models
Relationships Verification and Links
Indexes : Basic Types and Creation
Index Sorting and Search Advantages
Clustered and NonClustered Indexes
Primary Key and Unique Key Indexes
Need for Indexes - working with Keys

Ch 10: VIEW, SPs, Function Basics

Views : Types, Usage in Real-time
System Predefined Views and Audits
Listing Databases, Tables, Schemas
Functions : Types, Usage in Real-time
Scalar, Inline and Multi-Line Functions
System Predefined Functions, Audits
DBId, DBName, ObjectID, ObjectName
Variables & Parameters in SQL Server

Procedures : Types, Usage in Real-time
User & System Predefined Procedures
Parameters and Dynamic SQL Queries
Sp_help, Sp_helpdb and sp_helptext
sp_pkeys, sp_rename and sp_help
Important System Objects and Metadata

Ch 3: SSMS Tool, SQL BASICS - 1

SQL Server Management Studio
Local and Remote Connections
System Databases: Master and Model
MSDB, TempDB, Resource Databases
Creating Databases : Files [MDF, LDF]
Creating Tables in User Interface
Data Insertion & Storage. Limitations

SQL : Purpose and Real-time Usage
SQL Versus T-SQL : Basic Differences
DDL, DML, SELECT, DCL and TCL
Creating Tables using SQL Scripts
Data Storage, Inserts - Basic Level
Table Data Verifications with Select
SELECT Statement for Table Retrieval

Ch 7: JOINS, T-SQL Queries : Level 1

JOINS - Table Comparisons Queries
INNER JOINS For Matching Data
OUTER JOINS For (non) Match Data
Left Outer Joins with Example Queries
Right Outer Joins with Example Queries
FULL Outer Joins - Realtime Scenarios
Join Queries with "ON" Conditions

Join Unrelated Tables in SQL Server
NULL, IS NULL Operators in Joins
CROSS JOIN and CROSS APPLY
CROSS JOIN Versus CROSS APPLY
One-way & Two Way Data Comparisons
Important Join Queries in T-SQL
Join Options: Merge, Loop, Hash

Ch 11: Triggers & Transactions

Triggers - Purpose, Real-world Usage
FOR/AFTER Triggers - Real time Use
INSTEAD OF Triggers - Real time Use
INSERTED, DELETED Memory Tables
Using Triggers for Data Replication
Enable Triggers and Disable Triggers
Database Level, Server Level Triggers

Transactions : Types, ACID Properties
Transaction Types and AutoCommit
EXPLICIT & IMPLICIT Transactions
COMMIT and ROLLBACK Statements
Open Transaction Scenarios & Cause
Query Blocking Scenarios @ Real-time
NOLOCK and READPAST Lock Hints

Ch 4: SQL BASICS - 2

Creating Databases & Tables in SSMS
Single Row Inserts, Multi Row Inserts
Rules for Data Insertion Statements
SELECT Statement @ Data Retrieval
SELECT with WHERE Conditions
Batch Concept and Go Statement
AND and OR Operators Usage
IN Operator and NOT IN Operator

Between, Not Between Operators
LIKE and NOT LIKE Operators
UPDATE Statement & Conditions
DELETE & TRUNCATE Statements
Logged and Non-Logged Operations
ADD, ALTER and DROP Columns
ALTER & DROP Table Statements

Ch 8: Group By, T-SQL Queries Level 2

GROUP BY Queries and Aggregations
Group By Queries with Having Clause
Group By Queries with Where Clause
Using WHERE and HAVING in T-SQL
Rollup : Usage and T-SQL Queries
Cube : Usage and T-SQL Queries
UNION and UNION ALL Operator
EXISTS Operator, Query Conditions

Sub Queries and Alternatives to Joins
Using Joins with Group By Queries
Using Joins with Nested Sub Queries
Sub Queries with Joins and Group By
Using UNION and UNION ALL in Queries
Nested Sub Queries with Group By, Joins
Comparing WHERE, HAVING Conditions

Ch 12 : ER MODELS, NORMAL FORMS

Normal Forms for Entity Relationships
First Normal Form and Atomocity
Second Normal Form, Candidate Keys
3rd Normal Form Multi Value Dependancy
Boycee-Codd Normal Form : BNCF
Fourth Normal Form Realtime Advantages
Self Joins & Self Reference Keys
1:1, 1:M, M:1, M:M Relationship Types

Joins with Group By Queries
Joins with Sub Queries, Formating
Office Data Connections, Excel Reports
Excel Pivot Reports and Reports
SQL Queries (Auto Generated) in BI Tools
FETCH OFFSET, NEXT ROWS, Order By
Data Refresh (Manual and Automated)

Real-time Case Study - 1 (Sales & Retail)
Objective : Database Design, Table Design and Relations.
Involves Purchases, Products, Customers and Time Data with Various Data Types.

Real-time Case Study - 2 (Sales & Retail)
Objective : Queries, Excel Integration
Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, ODC Connections

Module 2 : MSBI (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) [Applicable for MSBI Plan A, B, C]

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)	SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)	SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Ch 1: SSIS INTRO, INSTALLATION Integration Services (SSIS) & ETL / DWH SSIS for Data Loads, ETL, Warehouse SSDT : SQL Server Data Tools SSIS Development, LIVE (Deployment) Data Warehouse Design & ETL Process DWH and ETL Structures Implementation SSIS ETL for Data Reads, Data Cleansing Data Warehouse (DWH) Design Principles SSIS 2019, 2017 : SSIS DB Installations SSIS Database, Catalog Folders, Storage SSIS Catalog Database (SSIS DB) Creation SQL Server Data Tools - SSDT / Visual Studio SSDT Installation and Catalog Verification SSIS, ETL, DWH, Data Flow, Data Buffer SSIS Package Environment, SSDT Projects SSIS & ETL Training - Lab Plan, Resources	Ch 1: SSAS INTRO, CONFIGURATION Installation, Configuration of SSAS SSAS Component & - Operational Modes Multidimensional Mode : Properties, Usage Tabular Mode Purpose : Properties (ROLAP) PowerPivot Mode & Usage (Overview) Multidimensional Mode Instance Verification SSAS and SQL Browser Service Accounts SQL Server Data Tools / Visual Studio Developer Environment (SSDT) Interface SSAS Training Lab Plan, Resources OLAP Databases, Cubes For Analysis MDX: Multidimensional Expression Language DAX: Data Analysis Expression Language SSAS Architecture : XMLA and DMX SSAS Workflow and Sources in Real-world Data Source Configuration, DB Installations	Ch 1: SSRS INTRO, INSTALLATION Reporting Operations and Report Types Paginated Reports, Interactive Reports Analytical Reports & Mobile Reports Reporting Solutions (SSRS) and Tools Report Engine Architecture, Databases SSRS Report Server Installation Report Databases in SSRS and Usage Web Service URL : Connections, Usage Web Portal URL : Connections, Usage ReportServerDB, TempDB Configuration SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) Report Builder, Mobile Report Publisher Report Design : Lab Plan, Data Sources 3-Phase Report Life Cycle (End-End) Report Builder Versus Report Designer Report Server, Web Service Integration
Ch 2: SSIS ETL PACKAGES: BASICS Control Flow Tasks Architecture, Purpose Data Flow Tasks Architecture, Purpose SSIS Packages @ Basic Data Flow, ETL SSIS Projects and Package Creation Data Pipelines in Data Flow Tasks SSIS Packages Execution Process Data Flow Objects, OLE DB Connections SSIS Package Creation - Control Flow DTSX Files for Package Execution SSIS Execution, Package Errors & Logs SSIS Transformation: Conditional Split Excel Connection and Memory Reference Source and Destination Assistants DAT File Imports and Annotations SSIS Project Configurations, Debugging SSIS 64 Bit, 32 Bit Configurations	Ch 2: CUBE DESIGN WITH SSAS, EXCEL Cube Design with SQL Server Data Tools OLAP Data Source, Data Source View Measure Groups, Measures, Members Identifying Dimensions and Attributes Cube Design : Cube Wizard, Dimensions Add Attributes. Deployment, Cube Access OLAP Cube Process. Online Deployment Cube Browsing using SSMS, SSDT Tools Excel Connections for SSAS Cubes OLAP Cube Access, Pivot Charts Excel Pivot Tables, Chart Report Design Piechart Reports & Attribute Filters Common Deployment Errors : Solutions OLAP Server Impersonation - Settings OLAP Deployment Warnings, Solutions End to End Implementation of SSAS	Ch 2: BASIC REPORT DESIGN Working with SQL Server Data Tools Report Templates and Project, Solution Basic Reports - Understanding Entities Report Project Wizard Usage, Reports Data Source Connections and Databases Query Designer, Query Builder, Imports Table, Matrix Reports with Report Wizard Layout, Format - Drilldown Reports, Blocks Stepped Reports, Multi Field Drilldowns Report Template - Datasets & Reports Table Headers & Formatting Expressions Alternate Row Colors, Global Expressions Formatting Styles, Expressions, Reusability Expressions: IIF,Format,Ceiling,Round Textbox Properties: Date Format, Numbers Report Sources, Static/Dynamic Properties
Ch 3: MERGE & FUZZY LOOKUP MERGE and UNION ALL Transformations SORT, NOSORT and Advanced Sort Synchronous, Asynchronous Tfns Row, Partial Blocking Transformations Fully Blocking Transformations - Buffers Avoiding Fully Blocking Transformation Bulk Load Operations, SSIS Data Imports IsSorted & SortKey Position Options SSIS Package Performance & Resources Data Conversion Expressions Fuzzy Lookup Transformation, References Nomatch Cleansing @ Conditional Split Index Creations, Lookup Transformation Data Conversion, Derived Columns Varchar, Nvarchar, Error Redirections Threshold Values, Search Delimiters _Similarity, _Confidence Columns	Ch 3: HIERARCHIES, MDX - LEVEL 1 Data Source Views Named Calculations Named Querie, Dimension Attributes Explore Data with Data Source View Dimension Types : Dimension, Entity Level Cube Dimension on Entity Relations Hierarchies in Multidimensional Cube Grouping Attributes in Dimensions Testing Hierarchies : SSMS Cube Browser Testing Hierarchies : SSDT Cube Browser Multidimensional Expression Language MDX Queries Syntax, MDX Expressions MDX Axis Models. Cube into Rows Advantages of MDX: Reports MDX Queries with Attributes, Members MDX Queries on Hierarchies, Keys Members, Children, All Members SELECT in MDX with CROSSJOIN	Ch 3: GROUPING, REPORT PARAMETERS Grouping : Row Groups, Column Groups Row Groups, Parent - Child Groups Adding Groups to Existing & New Rows Group Headers & Footers, Sub Totals Field Visibility, Toggle with Parent Row Group, Header/Footer Properties Column Groups for Table Report, Options Drill-down Report, Row Groups, Visibility Column Group Advance Mode. Fixed Values Repeating Column Headers on Every Page Creating Parameters, Dataset Conditions Single Value and Multi Value Parameters Dynamic Parameters, Dependency Queries SSRS Parameters with Dynamic Conditions Dataset Links to Parameters, List Values SSRS Expressions, Global Fields, Values Advanced Options : Auto / Manual Refresh
Ch 4: SSIS CHECKPOINT & PIVOT Execute SQL Task and OLE DB Queries Transaction Options For SSIS Executables Precedence - Success/Failure/Completion SSIS Package Rollbacks Execution Options Checkpoints Purpose with Data Flow Tasks Checkpoint Files and SSIS Logging Tasks Transactions with Checkpoint File in SSIS Checkpoint Option Advantages, Limitations FailPackageOnFailure, Checkpoint Property REQUIRED/SUPPORT/ NOTSUPPORTED Transaction Property, CHECKPOINT Files Legacy Data, Data Cleansing, Formatting Denormalization, Keys. Need for OLTP PIVOT Transformation, Connection Assistant Pivot Usage - Implementation. Key Values Lineage ID - Purpose. Data Mappings Lineage IDs for Column Mapping, Pivot Keys SSIS Input Columns and Mappings Data Viewer : Data Transfer Verification Data Type Conversions, Error Redirection	Ch 4: CALCULATIONS, MDX - LEVEL 2 MDX Queries with WHERE, Except, Range NonEmpty Function, Multi-Member Values Parent, Children with MDX Hierarchies ORDER Function in MDX, Binary Sorts TOPCOUNT / HEAD, BOTTOMCOUNT CURRENT MEMBER, EMPTY MEMBER Filter Expressions with AND / OR Filter with and LEFT / RIGHT Range MDX Query Batches - GO Statement Limitations @ WHERE, Tuple Inverse ADOMD Client : MDX Query Processing MDX Calculations - Creation and Scope Calculations with MDX : Measure Level Calculations with MDX : Attribute Level Time Calculations with MDX Scripts TIME DIMENSIONS - Purpose, Advantages Time Attributes - Calendar / Fiscal BI Enhancements : Advantage, Usage Scope Time Enhancement Attributes, Hierarchies MDX Functions: YoY, YTD, QTD, MTD,	Ch 4: CHARTS, DASHBOARDS, FITLERS Chart Reports - Design, Properties Series Values and Category Groups Report Categories with Series Groups Report Category Types and Differences Visualizations: Trend, Discrete Chart Clustered, Non Clustered Attributes Series Labels: Properties, Formatting Series Actions: Multi - Valued Parameters Report Actions: URL, Report Filters Dashboards : Creation and Real-time Use Multiple Chart Areas, Legends in Charts Dashboard Exports and Report Filters Static and Parameterized Report Filters Series, Markers Chart Areas, Limitations 3-Dimensional Report Properties, Visibility Range Charts, Data Bars, Area Charts Report Actions with Parameters, Joins Dataset and Toolbox Filters, Bookmarks Filters Vs Parameters - Difference Filter Conditions in Dataset, Toolbox
Ch 5: EVENTS, LOOPS, EXPRESSIONS SSIS Package Events, Validation, Execution PreExecution, Progress, Cleanup Events SSIS Events, Errors/Warnings/Information Configuring sysssislog System Tables Debugging : Data Viewers and Breakpoints ForEach Loop Container. File Connections Variables For Linking DFT, Control Flow Dynamic Connections with Variables Iterations, Fetch, Index Mapping SSIS Expressions for ETL and DWH FOR LOOP Expressions in SSIS Init/EvalExpression, AssignExpression SSIS Expressions, Functions, Values Data Insertions, Data Serializations Counter Values, Variables & Parameters SSIS for OS Level Operations, Loops Execute SQL Task : Return Values	Ch 5: PARTITIONS & AGGREGATIONS Partitions : Architecture, Tuning Storage, Slicing. Query Conditions Query and Table Binding in Partition Aggregations - Predefined Calculations Full, Default, None and Unrestricted Measure, Default Aggregations in OLAP Linking Aggregations and Partitions Additive & Semi-Additive Measures Storage Modes : Multidimensional Aggregation, Measure Group Storage Automatic, Scheduled, Medium Latency Low Latency and Custom Scheduling Proactive Caching, Silence Interval Cache Rebuild and Processing Perspectives - Purpose, Scenarios Dimension Usage for OLAP Relations Translations : Creation, Real-time Use	Ch 5: EXPRESSIONS, SHARED DATASETS Shared Data Sources, Shared DataSets Date-Time Expressions with RDL Files FORMAT Function in SSRS, Parameters Data Type Conversions, Int / String Types String Functions, Page Breaks in SSRS LOOKUP Function, Dataset Joins in SSRS Field Value Replacement with Datasets Using LIST Item from SSRS Toolbox Field Expressions and Field Properties #VALX, #VALY, #PERCENT, #SERIES #LABEL, #AXISLABEL, #LEGENDTEXT 3D Pie Charts, Funnel and Tree Map 3D Funnel, Sunburst, Shape Charts Doughnut, Pyramid, 3D Pyramid Reports Parameterized Gauge Reports - Filters Indicators : Value, State Expressions RDL Expressions, Custom Functions
Ch 6: SSIS with ETL, Warehouse (DWH) OLTP Database : Historical Data Loads Data Warehouse (DWH) Purpose, Usage Dimensions, Attributes, Members Types Dimension Tables, Fact Tables Design TYPE1 and TYPE2 ETL Implementation SCD Type1, Type 2 for DWH in Sales Inferred Members and Legacy Loads Initial Data Loads with Data Marts Business Keys & non Identity Columns Surrogate Keys, Alternate Business Keys Cascading OLTP / Stage to DWH Rows Fixed Attributes, Changing Attributes Historical Attributes. Inferred Updates ETL Date, Row Status Transformations Attribute Key Types in SCD, Limitations Historical Attributes and Data Delta SSIS Connection Assistants - Reuse SCD Transformations in Real-time	Ch 6: KPIs, OLAP CUBE DEPLOYMENTS Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Design MDX GOAL, VALUE, STATUS & TREND Variance Computations. Format Options KPI Organizer, MDX Expressions FORMAT_STRING and MDX Operators MEMBER, SOLVE_ORDER Expressions Parent KPIs with MDX Hierarchies KPI Browser and KPI Conditions Drill-Up and Drill-Down in Excel SSAS Deployment Build, Configuration SSAS Deployment Options and Settings Deployment Targets: Transaction Options Deployment Wizard : Impersonation Deployment Accounts, Password Security OLAP Cube Security Roles, Partitions Key Error Logs and Error Locations Scripting Deployment. XMLA Scripts Processing Options - Full, Default	Ch 6: REPORT BUILDER, GAUGES Report Builder Installation & Usage Differences with Report Designer Tool Data Source Creation with Report Builder Dataset Creation with Report Builder Dataset Design with Parameters, Filters Query Designer with Report Builder Toolbox Items Insertion and Properties Column Aggregates, Auto Group By Edits Adhoc Reports with Column Groups Dynamic Row Colors, Report Expression Gauge Reports: End User Access Report Types - Radial, Linear Gauges Indicators, Pointers, Scale Ranges Browser Compatibility, Offline Reports Gauge, Gauge Panel Properties, Filters Scale Properties, Values, Label Options Ranges & Labels, Items, Needle Options Parameterized Gauge Reports, Datasets
Ch 7: Checksum & DWH Design Checksum Transformation in ETL Loads Configuring Checksum: SSIS 2019, 2017 Transformation Logic, Parity Checks CRC Checksum For Type I, Type II ETL DWH DWH Dimension Tables With Checksum Lookup Transformation, Row Redirection OLE DB Command and Input Parameters Parameter Mapping, Dynamic Updates Cache Transformation CAW Memory Files Memory Connection Lookup with Cache Tuning Lookup: Caching, Index Options Pre-ETL Activities, DB Recovery Models FULL/ PARTIAL CACHE & NOCACHE Performance Tuning and Pre-ETL Loads Dependent Data Flow Tasks, Post ETL Internal Parameters and Query Updates Cache Allocation Options with ETL DWH	Ch 7: TABULAR CUBE DESIGN SSAS Tabular Mode : Purpose, Usage SSAS Tabular Mode Server Installation Tabular Mode Server and DB Architecture Tabular Mode Advantages with Data Sources Tabular Mode : SSDT, Power Query, DAX Power Query, DAX for OLAP Cube Design In-Memory Vertipaq Storage - Performance Source Data Access Flexibility with ROLAP Business Intelligence Semantic Model Tabular Mode : Developing Data Models Workspace Server : Integrated, Dedicated Workspace Server and Integrated Options Compatibility Levels : Tabular Solutions Cube Design with SQL Databases : Imports Workflow with Tabular Mode Cube Design Data Sources, SSDT, Tabular Mode Design SSAS OLAP Environment, Cube Reports	Ch 7: REPORT BUILDER, MAP REPORTS Map Reports - Map Layers and Map Items Map Gallery - ESRI Share Files (Geo Data) SQL Server Data Sources, Geo Spatial data Business Analysis Dashboards For Maps Polygon, Tile, Line and Point Map Layer Map Visualization and Bubble Map Reports Data Fields, Labels, Visualization Indicators Fields to Visualize, Color Rules and Labels Editing Report Builder Reports in Designer SSRS Deployment: Report Designer Reports SSRS Deployment: Report Builder Reports Report Deployment - Builds, Config Files Webservice URL, Webportal URL Access Data Source, Data Set Folders, Report URL Deployment of Shared Data Sources Deployment of Shared Datasets, Reports Report Manager Uploads for RDL Files
Ch 8: CDC Transformations for DWH DML Audits with Change Data Capture CDC Tables with SQL Server Connections CDC Connections & ADO.NET Integration CDC Control Flow and CDC State Values INITIAL LOADS & PRCESSING RANGE State Variables, Net Changes, Logging Initial & Incremental Dimension Loads Dynamic CDC Control, OLEDB Command Internal Parameters and Usage Options Parameter Mapping For ETL Type1, Type2 Integrating Control Flow for CDC @ ETL CDC Splitter - Row Inserts, Updates CDC Precautions, Input & Output Range Derived Column Transformations with CDC Limitations of ADO.NET Connections Master Child Packages,Parameter Binding Package Passwords, Project Parameters Project Configuration Options(32,64 bit)	Ch 8: TABULAR MODE CUBES, DAX - 1 Cube Design with SQL Server Databases Data Imports, Workspace Server Processing Identifying Tables (Entities) and Dimensions Attributes and Members and Relationships Measure Groups and Aggregated Measures Grid and Diagram Formats. Process Options BUILD, DEPLOY with Integrated Workspace Cube Browsing : "Analyze in Excel" Reports Tabular Mode Cube Design and Hierarchies DAX - User Interface and Data Types DAX Usage : DAX Queries, Basic Examples DAX Expressions and Real-time Usage DAX Aggregated Measures in DAX, Syntax Hierarchies and Levels in Cube Design Relations : Active,Inactive Relations Tabular Mode Cube : SSDT Imports Model Options : Process, ReCalculate Data Loads and Tabular Mode Explorer	Ch 8: REPORT MANAGEMENT Data Source Management, Subscriptions Dependant Items, Security Operations Edit Shared Data Sources in Web Portal Shared Data Source Enable and Hide Connection Types, Edits and Security Shared Dataset Operations: Report Edits Data Preview, Downloads, Link Reports Report Security: Browser Role, User Access Content Management, My Reports, Publisher Report Builder, Report Definitions, Uploads Report Tuning: Caching, Rebuilds, Refresh Report Tuning: Report Snapshot, Schedules Subscriptions: Standard and Data Driven Email and File share Subscriptions in SSRS Schedules and Report Delivery Options Report Server Settings, Shared Schedules Report Timeout, Report Parts and Publish Report Builder Sub Reports, Report Parts
Ch 9: Fact Table Design, DWH Loads Fact Table - Design and ER Model DWH : STAR & SNOWFLAKE Schemas Time Dimensions and ETL Date / Time Link Time Dimension to Facts, Lookups Parent-Child Packages for Fact Loads Inferred Members for NULL Dimensions SCD Wizard for DWH Fact Table Design Parameter Mapping for Incr Updates ETL Load IDs - Dimension Attributes Error Handling, Event Handling in SSIS Text Qualifiers with Flat File Sources Fact Load Design for Initial, Incr Loads End-to-End DWH Design Implementation Direct Data Loads and Staging Tables Fact Table Staging and Incr Updates	Ch 9: TABULAR MODE - DAX LEVEL 2 KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) & Use Partitions in Tabular Mode Cube Design Using Power Query for Partition Design Power Query Expressions and Data Filters Import Data Options and ETL Operations Defining Measures with DAX Expressions Defining Perspectives for Cube Access Data Expression Language (DAX) Basics DAX Usage : Columns & Measures in SSAS Auto-generated Expressions in DAX, Usage Member Representations in DAX Queries DAX Functions, Expressions, Real-time Use Standard and Time Intelligence Functions DAX FILTER(), CALCULATE() Operations Time Dimension and YTD(), QTD(), MTD()	Ch 9: MOBILE, KPI, CUBE REPORTS Mobile Reports : Creation & Usage Excel and Report Server Sources Working with Mobile Report Publisher Elements Layout: Master, Tablet Grids and Color Palette. Deployment RSMobile Formats: Uploads, Downloads Shared Dataset in Report Builder Tool KPI Reports: Design from Web Portal KPI: Value, Goal, Status, Trend KPI Visuals: Bar, Line, Step, Area Custom URLs and Mobile Reports Cube Reports with SSAS MDX, DAX SSRS Cube Reports with Parameters MDX Default Parameters, Options SSAS OLAP Cube Actions with SSRS
Ch 10: DWH MIGRATIONS, SCRIPT Task DataWarehouse Migrations with SSIS Using SSIS Containers, Db Integrity Task Pre-Database Migration Task Precautions Online and Offline DB Transfer Options Copy / Move with DWH Migrations SMTP : Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SQL Server Agent and Package Events Data Profiling with ADO.NET Connectors XML Files & SSIS Data Profiler Tool Script Task - Working in SSIS Control Flow Script Task - VB.NET Program Compilations Variables, Parameters with SSIS Script Task Read Only, Read Write Variable Expressions Expressions and Debugging, Break Points Variables, Parameters Mapping Expressions File System Tasks and Limitations SQLDataAdapters & System.Data.SQLClient	Ch 10: OLAP DATABASE MANAGEMENT OLAP Backups - Multidimensional, Tabular OLAP Restores - Multidimensional, Tabular Detach, Attach Operations with OLAP DBs OLAP Database Processing, XMLA Scripts Cube Processing Jobs with SQL Agent OLAP DB Scripting with XMLA, Cloning OLAP DB Security Roles - MDX, DAX Partition Management - Split, Merge Cube Audits, Usage Based Optimization Cube Writebacks. Cube Updates with MDX Tabular Mode Cube Processing Options Direct Query and In Memory Processing In-Memory with Direct Query Processing Data Mining: Decision Trees, Clustering Alg Training, Testing Sets. Lift Charts & DMX Dimension Types: Role Playing, Degenerate Multidimensional - Tabular Comparisons	Ch 10: PROJECT WORK in SSRS SQL Server Data Sources and Datasets Designing RDL [Paginated], Expressions Chart Reports, Line Reports, Options Dataset with Parameters and Filters Trend Analysis, Continuous Data Reports Data Bar Reports and Stacked Reports Multi-series Charts, Dynamic Chart Size Axis Display Control : Paginated Reports Parameters and Filters - When to use which Complete Project Solution & Explanation Work Flow Operations and Report Types Report Design, Builds, Report Deployment Report Edits, Data Source Changes to Azure Azure SQL Database for SSRS DB Source Report Management, Security, Subscriptions Report Tuning, Caching, Snapshot Options Project FAQs and Explanations for Resume
Ch 11: SSIS DEPLOYMENTS, UPGRADES SSISDB Catalog Deployments, ISPAC Files Package Builds, Verification, Scripts Project Deployment Wizard Targets, Logs DB Catalog Folders & Projects Creation Package Executions - Scripts, Reports Package Validations, 32/64 bit Options Configurations & Parameter Management Package Jobs @ SQL Agent. Job Steps Job Schedules and Notifications Event Logs Package Security - SSISDB Logins, Users Folder Level and Project Level Security Project Migration Utilities, Upgrades Package Imports, Exports with ISPAC Files Command-Line Deployment,Execution Utility Package Execution & Validation Reports Package Versions and Restores, Rollbacks	Ch 11: Real-time Project for SSAS Working with SQL Server Data Sources Data Modeling and Relation Management Creating Bridging Tables and References Identifying Measures and Measure Groups Identifyig Attributes and Dimensions Adding Hierarchies and Attribute Relations Time Intelligence and BI Enhancements Cube Calculations with MDX / DAX Defining KPIs, Perspectives, Roles Cube Deployment Options with MS OLAP Adding Hierarchies and Attribute Relations Time Intelligence and BI Enhancements Cube Calculations with MDX / DAX Defining KPIs, Perspectives, Roles Cube Deployment & End user Cube Access DAX Queries in MS Excel (Excel Analyzer)	End to End Implementation (Real-time) End to End MSBI Implementation Process Project Requirements and SDLC Life Cycle Database Design and Entity Selection Understanding OLTP Databases, Relations Design of DWH : Data Warehouse Database SCD Techniques for ETL, Dimension Loads Fact Loads, STAR / SNOWFLAKE Schemas DWH Database Limitations for Analysis OLAP Databases for Data Analysis Cube Design and Operational Modes Mode Selection and Capacity Planning Tabular Mode OLAP Cube: Advantages Excel Analysis and Reports with MDX Using DAX for Modeling, Cube Reports Paginated Reports with OLAP, DWH MSBI Limitations, Need for Azure BI
Ch 12: Realtime Project for SSIS & DWH	Ch 12: Integration with Power BI [Plan C]	MSBI Resume Guidance, Interview FAQs

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Ch 1: SSIS INTRO, INSTALLATION

Integration Services (SSIS) & ETL / DWH
SSIS for Data Loads, ETL, Warehouse
SSDT : SQL Server Data Tools
SSIS Development, LIVE (Deployment)
Data Warehouse Design & ETL Process
DWH and ETL Structures Implementation
SSIS ETL for Data Reads, Data Cleansing
Data Warehouse (DWH) Design Principles
SSIS 2019, 2017 : SSIS DB Installations

SSIS Database, Catalog Folders, Storage
SSIS Catalog Database (SSIS DB) Creation
SQL Server Data Tools - SSDT / Visual Studio
SSDT Installation and Catalog Verification
SSIS, ETL, DWH, Data Flow, Data Buffer
SSIS Package Environment, SSDT Projects
SSIS & ETL Training - Lab Plan, Resources

Ch 1: SSAS INTRO, CONFIGURATION

Installation, Configuration of SSAS
SSAS Component & - Operational Modes
Multidimensional Mode : Properties, Usage
Tabular Mode Purpose : Properties (ROLAP)
PowerPivot Mode & Usage (Overview)
Multidimensional Mode Instance Verification
SSAS and SQL Browser Service Accounts
SQL Server Data Tools / Visual Studio
Developer Environment (SSDT) Interface

SSAS Training Lab Plan, Resources
OLAP Databases, Cubes For Analysis
MDX: Multidimensional Expression Language
DAX: Data Analysis Expression Language
SSAS Architecture : XMLA and DMX
SSAS Workflow and Sources in Real-world
Data Source Configuration, DB Installations

Ch 1: SSRS INTRO, INSTALLATION

Reporting Operations and Report Types
Paginated Reports, Interactive Reports
Analytical Reports & Mobile Reports
Reporting Solutions (SSRS) and Tools
Report Engine Architecture, Databases
SSRS Report Server Installation
Report Databases in SSRS and Usage
Web Service URL : Connections, Usage
Web Portal URL : Connections, Usage

ReportServerDB, TempDB Configuration
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Report Builder, Mobile Report Publisher
Report Design : Lab Plan, Data Sources
3-Phase Report Life Cycle (End-End)
Report Builder Versus Report Designer
Report Server, Web Service Integration

Ch 2: SSIS ETL PACKAGES: BASICS

Control Flow Tasks Architecture, Purpose
Data Flow Tasks Architecture, Purpose
SSIS Packages @ Basic Data Flow, ETL
SSIS Projects and Package Creation
Data Pipelines in Data Flow Tasks
SSIS Packages Execution Process
Data Flow Objects, OLE DB Connections
SSIS Package Creation - Control Flow

DTSX Files for Package Execution
SSIS Execution, Package Errors & Logs
SSIS Transformation: Conditional Split
Excel Connection and Memory Reference
Source and Destination Assistants
DAT File Imports and Annotations
SSIS Project Configurations, Debugging
SSIS 64 Bit, 32 Bit Configurations

Ch 2: CUBE DESIGN WITH SSAS, EXCEL

Cube Design with SQL Server Data Tools
OLAP Data Source, Data Source View
Measure Groups, Measures, Members
Identifying Dimensions and Attributes
Cube Design : Cube Wizard, Dimensions
Add Attributes. Deployment, Cube Access
OLAP Cube Process. Online Deployment
Cube Browsing using SSMS, SSDT Tools

Excel Connections for SSAS Cubes
OLAP Cube Access, Pivot Charts
Excel Pivot Tables, Chart Report Design
Piechart Reports & Attribute Filters
Common Deployment Errors : Solutions
OLAP Server Impersonation - Settings
OLAP Deployment Warnings, Solutions
End to End Implementation of SSAS

Ch 2: BASIC REPORT DESIGN

Working with SQL Server Data Tools
Report Templates and Project, Solution
Basic Reports - Understanding Entities
Report Project Wizard Usage, Reports
Data Source Connections and Databases
Query Designer, Query Builder, Imports
Table, Matrix Reports with Report Wizard
Layout, Format - Drilldown Reports, Blocks

Stepped Reports, Multi Field Drilldowns
Report Template - Datasets & Reports
Table Headers & Formatting Expressions
Alternate Row Colors, Global Expressions
Formatting Styles, Expressions, Reusability
Expressions: IIF,Format,Ceiling,Round
Textbox Properties: Date Format, Numbers
Report Sources, Static/Dynamic Properties

Ch 3: MERGE & FUZZY LOOKUP

MERGE and UNION ALL Transformations
SORT, NOSORT and Advanced Sort
Synchronous, Asynchronous Tfns
Row, Partial Blocking Transformations
Fully Blocking Transformations - Buffers
Avoiding Fully Blocking Transformation
Bulk Load Operations, SSIS Data Imports
IsSorted & SortKey Position Options
SSIS Package Performance & Resources

Data Conversion Expressions
Fuzzy Lookup Transformation, References
Nomatch Cleansing @ Conditional Split
Index Creations, Lookup Transformation
Data Conversion, Derived Columns
Varchar, Nvarchar, Error Redirections
Threshold Values, Search Delimiters
_Similarity, _Confidence Columns

Ch 3: HIERARCHIES, MDX - LEVEL 1

Data Source Views Named Calculations
Named Querie, Dimension Attributes
Explore Data with Data Source View
Dimension Types : Dimension, Entity Level
Cube Dimension on Entity Relations
Hierarchies in Multidimensional Cube
Grouping Attributes in Dimensions
Testing Hierarchies : SSMS Cube Browser
Testing Hierarchies : SSDT Cube Browser

Multidimensional Expression Language
MDX Queries Syntax, MDX Expressions
MDX Axis Models. Cube into Rows
Advantages of MDX: Reports
MDX Queries with Attributes, Members
MDX Queries on Hierarchies, Keys
Members, Children, All Members
SELECT in MDX with CROSSJOIN

Ch 3: GROUPING, REPORT PARAMETERS

Grouping : Row Groups, Column Groups
Row Groups, Parent - Child Groups
Adding Groups to Existing & New Rows
Group Headers & Footers, Sub Totals
Field Visibility, Toggle with Parent
Row Group, Header/Footer Properties
Column Groups for Table Report, Options
Drill-down Report, Row Groups, Visibility
Column Group Advance Mode. Fixed Values

Repeating Column Headers on Every Page
Creating Parameters, Dataset Conditions
Single Value and Multi Value Parameters
Dynamic Parameters, Dependency Queries
SSRS Parameters with Dynamic Conditions
Dataset Links to Parameters, List Values
SSRS Expressions, Global Fields, Values
Advanced Options : Auto / Manual Refresh

Ch 4: SSIS CHECKPOINT & PIVOT

Execute SQL Task and OLE DB Queries
Transaction Options For SSIS Executables
Precedence - Success/Failure/Completion
SSIS Package Rollbacks Execution Options
Checkpoints Purpose with Data Flow Tasks
Checkpoint Files and SSIS Logging Tasks
Transactions with Checkpoint File in SSIS
Checkpoint Option Advantages, Limitations
FailPackageOnFailure, Checkpoint Property
REQUIRED/SUPPORT/ NOTSUPPORTED
Transaction Property, CHECKPOINT Files

Legacy Data, Data Cleansing, Formatting
Denormalization, Keys. Need for OLTP
PIVOT Transformation, Connection Assistant
Pivot Usage - Implementation. Key Values
Lineage ID - Purpose. Data Mappings
Lineage IDs for Column Mapping, Pivot Keys
SSIS Input Columns and Mappings
Data Viewer : Data Transfer Verification
Data Type Conversions, Error Redirection

Ch 4: CALCULATIONS, MDX - LEVEL 2

MDX Queries with WHERE, Except, Range
NonEmpty Function, Multi-Member Values
Parent, Children with MDX Hierarchies
ORDER Function in MDX, Binary Sorts
TOPCOUNT / HEAD, BOTTOMCOUNT
CURRENT MEMBER, EMPTY MEMBER
Filter Expressions with AND / OR
Filter with and LEFT / RIGHT Range
MDX Query Batches - GO Statement
Limitations @ WHERE, Tuple Inverse
ADOMD Client : MDX Query Processing

MDX Calculations - Creation and Scope
Calculations with MDX : Measure Level
Calculations with MDX : Attribute Level
Time Calculations with MDX Scripts
TIME DIMENSIONS - Purpose, Advantages
Time Attributes - Calendar / Fiscal
BI Enhancements : Advantage, Usage Scope
Time Enhancement Attributes, Hierarchies
MDX Functions: YoY, YTD, QTD, MTD,

Ch 4: CHARTS, DASHBOARDS, FITLERS

Chart Reports - Design, Properties
Series Values and Category Groups
Report Categories with Series Groups
Report Category Types and Differences
Visualizations: Trend, Discrete Chart
Clustered, Non Clustered Attributes
Series Labels: Properties, Formatting
Series Actions: Multi - Valued Parameters
Report Actions: URL, Report Filters

Dashboards : Creation and Real-time Use
Multiple Chart Areas, Legends in Charts
Dashboard Exports and Report Filters
Static and Parameterized Report Filters
Series, Markers Chart Areas, Limitations
3-Dimensional Report Properties, Visibility
Range Charts, Data Bars, Area Charts
Report Actions with Parameters, Joins
Dataset and Toolbox Filters, Bookmarks
Filters Vs Parameters - Difference
Filter Conditions in Dataset, Toolbox

Ch 5: EVENTS, LOOPS, EXPRESSIONS

SSIS Package Events, Validation, Execution
PreExecution, Progress, Cleanup Events
SSIS Events, Errors/Warnings/Information
Configuring sysssislog System Tables
Debugging : Data Viewers and Breakpoints
ForEach Loop Container. File Connections
Variables For Linking DFT, Control Flow
Dynamic Connections with Variables
Iterations, Fetch, Index Mapping

SSIS Expressions for ETL and DWH
FOR LOOP Expressions in SSIS
Init/EvalExpression, AssignExpression
SSIS Expressions, Functions, Values
Data Insertions, Data Serializations
Counter Values, Variables & Parameters
SSIS for OS Level Operations, Loops
Execute SQL Task : Return Values

Ch 5: PARTITIONS & AGGREGATIONS

Partitions : Architecture, Tuning
Storage, Slicing. Query Conditions
Query and Table Binding in Partition
Aggregations - Predefined Calculations
Full, Default, None and Unrestricted
Measure, Default Aggregations in OLAP
Linking Aggregations and Partitions
Additive & Semi-Additive Measures
Storage Modes : Multidimensional

Aggregation, Measure Group Storage
Automatic, Scheduled, Medium Latency
Low Latency and Custom Scheduling
Proactive Caching, Silence Interval
Cache Rebuild and Processing
Perspectives - Purpose, Scenarios
Dimension Usage for OLAP Relations
Translations : Creation, Real-time Use

Ch 5: EXPRESSIONS, SHARED DATASETS

Shared Data Sources, Shared DataSets
Date-Time Expressions with RDL Files
FORMAT Function in SSRS, Parameters
Data Type Conversions, Int / String Types
String Functions, Page Breaks in SSRS
LOOKUP Function, Dataset Joins in SSRS
Field Value Replacement with Datasets
Using LIST Item from SSRS Toolbox
Field Expressions and Field Properties

#VALX, #VALY, #PERCENT, #SERIES
#LABEL, #AXISLABEL, #LEGENDTEXT
3D Pie Charts, Funnel and Tree Map
3D Funnel, Sunburst, Shape Charts
Doughnut, Pyramid, 3D Pyramid Reports
Parameterized Gauge Reports - Filters
Indicators : Value, State Expressions
RDL Expressions, Custom Functions

Ch 6: SSIS with ETL, Warehouse (DWH)

OLTP Database : Historical Data Loads
Data Warehouse (DWH) Purpose, Usage
Dimensions, Attributes, Members Types
Dimension Tables, Fact Tables Design
TYPE1 and TYPE2 ETL Implementation
SCD Type1, Type 2 for DWH in Sales
Inferred Members and Legacy Loads
Initial Data Loads with Data Marts
Business Keys & non Identity Columns

Surrogate Keys, Alternate Business Keys
Cascading OLTP / Stage to DWH Rows
Fixed Attributes, Changing Attributes
Historical Attributes. Inferred Updates
ETL Date, Row Status Transformations
Attribute Key Types in SCD, Limitations
Historical Attributes and Data Delta
SSIS Connection Assistants - Reuse
SCD Transformations in Real-time

Ch 6: KPIs, OLAP CUBE DEPLOYMENTS

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Design
MDX GOAL, VALUE, STATUS & TREND
Variance Computations. Format Options
KPI Organizer, MDX Expressions
FORMAT_STRING and MDX Operators
MEMBER, SOLVE_ORDER Expressions
Parent KPIs with MDX Hierarchies
KPI Browser and KPI Conditions
Drill-Up and Drill-Down in Excel

SSAS Deployment Build, Configuration
SSAS Deployment Options and Settings
Deployment Targets: Transaction Options
Deployment Wizard : Impersonation
Deployment Accounts, Password Security
OLAP Cube Security Roles, Partitions
Key Error Logs and Error Locations
Scripting Deployment. XMLA Scripts
Processing Options - Full, Default

Ch 6: REPORT BUILDER, GAUGES

Report Builder Installation & Usage
Differences with Report Designer Tool
Data Source Creation with Report Builder
Dataset Creation with Report Builder
Dataset Design with Parameters, Filters
Query Designer with Report Builder
Toolbox Items Insertion and Properties
Column Aggregates, Auto Group By Edits
Adhoc Reports with Column Groups

Dynamic Row Colors, Report Expression
Gauge Reports: End User Access
Report Types - Radial, Linear Gauges
Indicators, Pointers, Scale Ranges
Browser Compatibility, Offline Reports
Gauge, Gauge Panel Properties, Filters
Scale Properties, Values, Label Options
Ranges & Labels, Items, Needle Options
Parameterized Gauge Reports, Datasets

Ch 7: Checksum & DWH Design

Checksum Transformation in ETL Loads
Configuring Checksum: SSIS 2019, 2017
Transformation Logic, Parity Checks CRC
Checksum For Type I, Type II ETL DWH
DWH Dimension Tables With Checksum
Lookup Transformation, Row Redirection
OLE DB Command and Input Parameters
Parameter Mapping, Dynamic Updates

Cache Transformation CAW Memory Files
Memory Connection Lookup with Cache
Tuning Lookup: Caching, Index Options
Pre-ETL Activities, DB Recovery Models
FULL/ PARTIAL CACHE & NOCACHE
Performance Tuning and Pre-ETL Loads
Dependent Data Flow Tasks, Post ETL
Internal Parameters and Query Updates
Cache Allocation Options with ETL DWH

Ch 7: TABULAR CUBE DESIGN

SSAS Tabular Mode : Purpose, Usage
SSAS Tabular Mode Server Installation
Tabular Mode Server and DB Architecture
Tabular Mode Advantages with Data Sources
Tabular Mode : SSDT, Power Query, DAX
Power Query, DAX for OLAP Cube Design
In-Memory Vertipaq Storage - Performance
Source Data Access Flexibility with ROLAP

Business Intelligence Semantic Model
Tabular Mode : Developing Data Models
Workspace Server : Integrated, Dedicated
Workspace Server and Integrated Options
Compatibility Levels : Tabular Solutions
Cube Design with SQL Databases : Imports
Workflow with Tabular Mode Cube Design
Data Sources, SSDT, Tabular Mode Design
SSAS OLAP Environment, Cube Reports

Ch 7: REPORT BUILDER, MAP REPORTS

Map Reports - Map Layers and Map Items
Map Gallery - ESRI Share Files (Geo Data)
SQL Server Data Sources, Geo Spatial data
Business Analysis Dashboards For Maps
Polygon, Tile, Line and Point Map Layer
Map Visualization and Bubble Map Reports
Data Fields, Labels, Visualization Indicators
Fields to Visualize, Color Rules and Labels

Editing Report Builder Reports in Designer
SSRS Deployment: Report Designer Reports
SSRS Deployment: Report Builder Reports
Report Deployment - Builds, Config Files
Webservice URL, Webportal URL Access
Data Source, Data Set Folders, Report URL
Deployment of Shared Data Sources
Deployment of Shared Datasets, Reports
Report Manager Uploads for RDL Files

Ch 8: CDC Transformations for DWH

DML Audits with Change Data Capture
CDC Tables with SQL Server Connections
CDC Connections & ADO.NET Integration
CDC Control Flow and CDC State Values
INITIAL LOADS & PRCESSING RANGE
State Variables, Net Changes, Logging
Initial & Incremental Dimension Loads
Dynamic CDC Control, OLEDB Command
Internal Parameters and Usage Options

Parameter Mapping For ETL Type1, Type2
Integrating Control Flow for CDC @ ETL
CDC Splitter - Row Inserts, Updates
CDC Precautions, Input & Output Range
Derived Column Transformations with CDC
Limitations of ADO.NET Connections
Master Child Packages,Parameter Binding
Package Passwords, Project Parameters
Project Configuration Options(32,64 bit)

Ch 8: TABULAR MODE CUBES, DAX - 1

Cube Design with SQL Server Databases
Data Imports, Workspace Server Processing
Identifying Tables (Entities) and Dimensions
Attributes and Members and Relationships
Measure Groups and Aggregated Measures
Grid and Diagram Formats. Process Options
BUILD, DEPLOY with Integrated Workspace
Cube Browsing : "Analyze in Excel" Reports
Tabular Mode Cube Design and Hierarchies

DAX - User Interface and Data Types
DAX Usage : DAX Queries, Basic Examples
DAX Expressions and Real-time Usage
DAX Aggregated Measures in DAX, Syntax
Hierarchies and Levels in Cube Design
Relations : Active,Inactive Relations
Tabular Mode Cube : SSDT Imports
Model Options : Process, ReCalculate
Data Loads and Tabular Mode Explorer

Ch 8: REPORT MANAGEMENT

Data Source Management, Subscriptions
Dependant Items, Security Operations
Edit Shared Data Sources in Web Portal
Shared Data Source Enable and Hide
Connection Types, Edits and Security
Shared Dataset Operations: Report Edits
Data Preview, Downloads, Link Reports
Report Security: Browser Role, User Access
Content Management, My Reports, Publisher

Report Builder, Report Definitions, Uploads
Report Tuning: Caching, Rebuilds, Refresh
Report Tuning: Report Snapshot, Schedules
Subscriptions: Standard and Data Driven
Email and File share Subscriptions in SSRS
Schedules and Report Delivery Options
Report Server Settings, Shared Schedules
Report Timeout, Report Parts and Publish
Report Builder Sub Reports, Report Parts

Ch 9: Fact Table Design, DWH Loads

Fact Table - Design and ER Model
DWH : STAR & SNOWFLAKE Schemas
Time Dimensions and ETL Date / Time
Link Time Dimension to Facts, Lookups
Parent-Child Packages for Fact Loads
Inferred Members for NULL Dimensions
SCD Wizard for DWH Fact Table Design

Parameter Mapping for Incr Updates
ETL Load IDs - Dimension Attributes
Error Handling, Event Handling in SSIS
Text Qualifiers with Flat File Sources
Fact Load Design for Initial, Incr Loads
End-to-End DWH Design Implementation
Direct Data Loads and Staging Tables
Fact Table Staging and Incr Updates

Ch 9: TABULAR MODE - DAX LEVEL 2

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) & Use
Partitions in Tabular Mode Cube Design
Using Power Query for Partition Design
Power Query Expressions and Data Filters
Import Data Options and ETL Operations
Defining Measures with DAX Expressions
Defining Perspectives for Cube Access

Data Expression Language (DAX) Basics
DAX Usage : Columns & Measures in SSAS
Auto-generated Expressions in DAX, Usage
Member Representations in DAX Queries
DAX Functions, Expressions, Real-time Use
Standard and Time Intelligence Functions
DAX FILTER(), CALCULATE() Operations
Time Dimension and YTD(), QTD(), MTD()

Ch 9: MOBILE, KPI, CUBE REPORTS

Mobile Reports : Creation & Usage
Excel and Report Server Sources
Working with Mobile Report Publisher
Elements Layout: Master, Tablet
Grids and Color Palette. Deployment
RSMobile Formats: Uploads, Downloads
Shared Dataset in Report Builder Tool

KPI Reports: Design from Web Portal
KPI: Value, Goal, Status, Trend
KPI Visuals: Bar, Line, Step, Area
Custom URLs and Mobile Reports
Cube Reports with SSAS MDX, DAX
SSRS Cube Reports with Parameters
MDX Default Parameters, Options
SSAS OLAP Cube Actions with SSRS

Ch 10: DWH MIGRATIONS, SCRIPT Task

DataWarehouse Migrations with SSIS
Using SSIS Containers, Db Integrity Task
Pre-Database Migration Task Precautions
Online and Offline DB Transfer Options
Copy / Move with DWH Migrations
SMTP : Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SQL Server Agent and Package Events
Data Profiling with ADO.NET Connectors

XML Files & SSIS Data Profiler Tool
Script Task - Working in SSIS Control Flow
Script Task - VB.NET Program Compilations
Variables, Parameters with SSIS Script Task
Read Only, Read Write Variable Expressions
Expressions and Debugging, Break Points
Variables, Parameters Mapping Expressions
File System Tasks and Limitations
SQLDataAdapters & System.Data.SQLClient

Ch 10: OLAP DATABASE MANAGEMENT

OLAP Backups - Multidimensional, Tabular
OLAP Restores - Multidimensional, Tabular
Detach, Attach Operations with OLAP DBs
OLAP Database Processing, XMLA Scripts
Cube Processing Jobs with SQL Agent
OLAP DB Scripting with XMLA, Cloning
OLAP DB Security Roles - MDX, DAX
Partition Management - Split, Merge

Cube Audits, Usage Based Optimization
Cube Writebacks. Cube Updates with MDX
Tabular Mode Cube Processing Options
Direct Query and In Memory Processing
In-Memory with Direct Query Processing
Data Mining: Decision Trees, Clustering Alg
Training, Testing Sets. Lift Charts & DMX
Dimension Types: Role Playing, Degenerate
Multidimensional - Tabular Comparisons

Ch 10: PROJECT WORK in SSRS

SQL Server Data Sources and Datasets
Designing RDL [Paginated], Expressions
Chart Reports, Line Reports, Options
Dataset with Parameters and Filters
Trend Analysis, Continuous Data Reports
Data Bar Reports and Stacked Reports
Multi-series Charts, Dynamic Chart Size
Axis Display Control : Paginated Reports
Parameters and Filters - When to use which

Complete Project Solution & Explanation
Work Flow Operations and Report Types
Report Design, Builds, Report Deployment
Report Edits, Data Source Changes to Azure
Azure SQL Database for SSRS DB Source
Report Management, Security, Subscriptions
Report Tuning, Caching, Snapshot Options
Project FAQs and Explanations for Resume

Ch 11: SSIS DEPLOYMENTS, UPGRADES

SSISDB Catalog Deployments, ISPAC Files
Package Builds, Verification, Scripts
Project Deployment Wizard Targets, Logs
DB Catalog Folders & Projects Creation
Package Executions - Scripts, Reports
Package Validations, 32/64 bit Options
Configurations & Parameter Management
Package Jobs @ SQL Agent. Job Steps

Job Schedules and Notifications Event Logs
Package Security - SSISDB Logins, Users
Folder Level and Project Level Security
Project Migration Utilities, Upgrades
Package Imports, Exports with ISPAC Files
Command-Line Deployment,Execution Utility
Package Execution & Validation Reports
Package Versions and Restores, Rollbacks

Ch 11: Real-time Project for SSAS

Working with SQL Server Data Sources
Data Modeling and Relation Management
Creating Bridging Tables and References
Identifying Measures and Measure Groups
Identifyig Attributes and Dimensions
Adding Hierarchies and Attribute Relations
Time Intelligence and BI Enhancements
Cube Calculations with MDX / DAX

Defining KPIs, Perspectives, Roles
Cube Deployment Options with MS OLAP
Adding Hierarchies and Attribute Relations
Time Intelligence and BI Enhancements
Cube Calculations with MDX / DAX
Defining KPIs, Perspectives, Roles
Cube Deployment & End user Cube Access
DAX Queries in MS Excel (Excel Analyzer)

End to End Implementation (Real-time)

End to End MSBI Implementation Process
Project Requirements and SDLC Life Cycle
Database Design and Entity Selection
Understanding OLTP Databases, Relations
Design of DWH : Data Warehouse Database
SCD Techniques for ETL, Dimension Loads
Fact Loads, STAR / SNOWFLAKE Schemas
DWH Database Limitations for Analysis

OLAP Databases for Data Analysis
Cube Design and Operational Modes
Mode Selection and Capacity Planning
Tabular Mode OLAP Cube: Advantages
Excel Analysis and Reports with MDX
Using DAX for Modeling, Cube Reports
Paginated Reports with OLAP, DWH
MSBI Limitations, Need for Azure BI

Ch 12: Realtime Project for SSIS & DWH

Ch 12: Integration with Power BI [Plan C]

MSBI Resume Guidance, Interview FAQs

Module 3 : Power BI [Applicable for MSBI Plans C]

Part 1: Power BI Report Design	Part 2: ETL, Data Modeling, DAX	Part 3: Power BI Cloud, Admin
Ch 1 : POWER BI BASICS Power BI Job Roles in Real-time Power BI Data Analyst Job Roles Business Analyst - Job Roles Power BI Developer - Job Roles Power BI for Data Scientists Comparing MSBI and Power BI Comparing Tableau and Power BI MCSA 70-778, MCSA 70-779 Exam Types of Reports in Real-World Interactive & Paginated Reports Analytical & Mobile Reports Data Sources Types in Power BI Power BI Licensing Plans - Types Power BI Training : Lab Plan Power BI Dev & Prod Environments	Ch 7 : POWER QUERY LEVEL 1 Power Query M Language Purpose Power Query Architecture and ETL Data Types, Literals and Values Power Query Transformation Types Table & Column Transformations Text & Number Transformations Date, Time and Structured Data List, Record and Table Structures let, source, in statements @ M Lang Power Query Functions, Parameters Invoke Functions, Execution Results Get Data, Table Creations and Edit Merge and Append Transformations Join Kinds, Advanced Editor, Apply ETL Operations with Power Query	Ch 13 : POWER BI CLOUD - 1 Power BI Service Architecture Power BI Cloud Components, Use App Workspaces, Report Publish Reports & Related Datasets Cloud Creating New Reports in Cloud Report Publish and Report Uploads Dashboards Creation and Usage Adding Tiles to Dashboards Pining Visuals and Report Pages Visual Pin Actions in Dashboards LIVE Page Interaction in Dashboard Adding Media: Images, Custom Links Adding Chs and Embed Links API Data Sources, Streaming Data Streaming Dataset Tiles (REST API)
Ch 2: BASIC REPORT DESIGN Power BI Desktop Installation Data Sources & Visual Types Canvas, Visualizations and Fields Get Data and Memory Tables In-Memory xvelocity Database Table and Tree Map Visuals Format Button and Data Labels Legend, Category and Grid PBIX and PBIT File Formats Visual Interaction, Data Points Disabling Visual Interactions Edit Interactions - Format Options SPOTLIGHT & FOCUSMODE CSV and PDF Exports. Tooltips Power BI EcoSystem, Architecture	Ch 8 : POWER QUERY LEVEL 2 Query Duplicate, Query Reference Group By and Advanced Options Aggregations with Power Query Transpose, Header Row Promotion Reverse Rows and Row Count Data Type Changes & Detection Replace Columns: Text, NonText Replace Nulls: Fill Up, Fill Down PIVOT, UNPIVOT Transformations Move Column and Split Column Extract, Format and Numbers Date & Time Transformations Deriving Year, Quarter, Month, Day Add Column : Query Expressions Query Step Inserts and Step Edits	Ch 14 : POWER BI CLOUD - 2 Dashboards Actions,Report Actions DataSet Actions: Create Report Share, Metrics and Exports Mobile View & Dashboard Themes Q & A [Cortana] and Pin Visuals Export, Subscribe, Subscribe Favorite, Insights, Embed Code Featured Dashboards and Refresh Gateways Configuration, PBI Service Gateway Types, Cloud Connections Gateway Clusters, Add Data Sources Data Refresh : Manual, Automatic PBIEngw Service, ODG Logs, Audits DataFlows, Power Query Expressions Adding Entities and JSON Files
Ch 3 : Visual Sync, Grouping Slicer Visual : Real-time Usage Orientation, Selection Properties Single & Multi Select, CTRL Options Slicer : Number, Text and Date Data Slicer List and Slicer Dropdowns Visual Sync Limitations with Slicer Disabling Slicers,Clear Selections Grouping : Real-time Use, Examples List Grouping and Binning Options Grouping Static / Fixed Data Values Grouping Dynamic / Changing Data Bin Size and Bin Limits (Max, Min) Bin Count and Grouping Options Grouping Binned Data, Classification	Ch 9 : POWER QUERY LEVEL 3 Creating Parameters in Power Query Parameter Data Types, Default Lists Static/Dynamic Lists For Parameters Removing Columns and Duplicates Convert Tables to List Queries Linking Parameters to Queries Testing Parameters and PBI Canvas Multi-Valued Parameter Lists Creating Lists in Power Query Converting Lists to Table Data Advanced Edits and Parameters Data Type Conversions, Expressions Columns From Examples, Indexes Conditional Columns, Expressions	Ch 15 : EXCEL & RLS Import and Upload Options in Excel Excel Workbooks and Dashboards Datasets in Excel and Dashboards Using Excel Analyzer in Power BI Using Excel Publisher in PBI Cloud Excel Workbooks, PINS in Power BI Excel ODC Connections, Power Pivot Row Level Security (RLS) with DAX Need for RLS in Power BI Cloud Data Modeling in Power BI Desktop DAX Roles Creation and Testing Adding Power BI Users to Roles Custom Visualizations in Cloud Histogram,Gantt Chart,Infographics
Ch 4 : Hierarchies, Filters Creating Hierarchies in Power BI Independent Drill-Down Options Dependant Drill-Down Options Conditional Drilldowns, Data Points Drill Up Buttons and Operations Expand & Show Next Level Options Dynamic Data Drills Limitations Show Data and See Records Filters : Types and Usage in Real-time Visual Filter, Page Filter, Report Filter Basic, Advanced and TOP N Filters Category and Summary Level Filters DrillThru Filters, Drill Thru Reports Keep All Filters" Options in DrillThru CrossReport Filters, Include, Exclude	Ch 10 : DAX Functions - Level 1 DAX : Importance in Real-time Real-world usage of Excel, DAX DAX Architecture, Entity Sets DAX Data Types, Syntax Rules DAX Measures and Calculations ROW Context and Filter Context DAX Operators, Special Characters DAX Functions, Types in Real-time Vertipaq Engine, DAX Cheat Sheet Creating, Using Measures with DAX Creating, Using Columns with DAX Quick Measures and Summaries Validation Errors, Runtime Errors SUM, AVERAGEX, KEEPFILTERS Dynamic Expressions, IF in DAX	Ch 16 : Report Server, RDL Need for Report Server in PROD Install, Configure Report Server Report Server DB, Temp Database Webservice URL, Webportal URL Creating Hybrid Cloud with Power BI Using Power BI DesktopRS Uploading Interactive Reports Report Builder For Report Server Report Builder For Power BI Cloud Designing Paginated Reports (RDL) Deploy to Power BI Report Server Data Source Connections, Report Power BI Report Server to Cloud Tenant IDs Generation and Use Mobile Report Publisher, Usage
Ch 5 : Bookmarks, Azure, Modeling Drill-thru Filters, Page Navigations Bookmarks : Real-time Usage Bookmarks for Visual Filters Bookmarks for Page Navigations Selection Pane with Bookmarks Buttons, Images with Actions Buttons, Actions and Text URLs Bookmarks View & Selection Pane OLTP Databases, Big Data Sources Azure Database Access, Reports Import & Direct Query with Power BI SQL Queries and Enter Data Data Modeling : Currency, Relations Summary, Format, Synonyms Web View & Mobile View in PBI	Ch 11 : DAX Functions - Level 2 Data Modeling Options in DAX Detecting Relations for DAX Using Calculated Columns in DAX Using Aggregated Measures in DAX Working with Facts & Measures Modeling : Missing Relations Modeling : Relation Management CALCULATE Function Conditions CALCULATE & ALL Member Scope RELATED & COUNTROWS in DAX Entity Sets and Slicing in DAX Dynamic Expressions, RETURN Date, Time and Text Functions Logical, Mathematical Functions Running Total & EARLIER Function	Ch 17: MSBI Integrations Power BI with SQL Server Source Power BI with SQL Data Warehouse Power BI with SSAS OLAP Server Power BI with Azure SQL DB Source Power BI with Azure SQL Warehouse Power BI with Azure Analysis Server Power BI with SSRS (RDL) Reports Power BI Report Builder Tool Installation & Configuration Paginated Reports Design, Use Data Sources, Datasets, RDL Report Publish (RDL) to Cloud Report Verifications, Data Sync Interactive Vs Paginated Reports Creating, Managing Alerts in Cloud
Ch 6 : Visualization Properties Stacked Charts and Clustered Charts Line Charts, Area Charts, Bar Charts 100% Stacked Bar & Column Charts Map Visuals: Tree, Filled, Bubble Cards, Funnel, Table, Matrix Scatter Chart : Play Axis, Labels Series Clusters & Selections Waterfall Chart and ArcGIS Maps Infographics, Icons and Labels Color Saturation, Sentiment Colors Column Series, Column Axis in Lines Join Types : Round, Bevel, Miter Shapes, Markers, Axis, Plot Area Display Units,Data Colors,Shapes Series, Custom Series and Legends	Ch 12 : DAX FUNCTIONS Level 3 1:1, 1:M and M:1 Relations Connection with CSV, MS Access AVERAGEX and AVERAGE in DAX KEEPFILTERS and CALCUALTE COUNTROWS, RELATED, DIVIDE PARALLELPERIOD, DATEDADD CALCULATE & PREVIOUSMONTH USERELATIONSHIP, DAX Variables TOTALYTD , TOTALQTD DIVIDE, CALCULATE, Conditions IF..ELSE..THEN Statement SELECTEDVALUE, FORMAT SUM, DATEDIFF Examples in DAX TODAY, DATE, DAY with DAX Time Intelligence Functions - DAX	Ch 18 : REAL-TIME PROJECT Project Requirement Analysis Implementing SDLC Phases Requirement Gathering, FSA Phase 1: PBIX Report Design Visualizations, Properties Analytics and Formating Phase 2: Data Modeling, Power Query Dynamic Connections, Azure DB Parameters and M Lang Scripts Phase 3: DAX Requriements, Analysis Cloud and Report Server Project FAQs and Solutions