Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is for business data analysts who want to profile and assess data using Information Analyzer, also data quality analysts who need to measure data quality. Overview Analyze data structures to determine agreement with documented metadataDiscover data anomaliesIdentify invalid and incomplete data valuesDetermine potential primary keys to table structuresAdd business meaning to dataProduce deliverables that can be used by business users and ETL developersConfigure Information AnalyzerAdminister the Information Analyzer environmentUnderstand security considerations around data analysisUnderstand the methodology supporting data analysisUse Information Analyzer to analyze data content and structureUse Information Analyzer to construct data rules and utilize IBM-supplied data rule templates In this course, you will learn how to use the IBM InfoSphere suite to analyze data and report results to business users. Course Outline Information Analysis concepts Information Server overview Information Analyzer overview Information Analyzer Setup Column analysis Concepts Basic data profiling techniques in practice Data profiling techniques Primary key analysis Concepts Basic data profiling techniques in practice Foreign key and cross domain analysis Concepts Basic data profiling techniques in practice Baseline analysis Reporting and publishing Extending the meta data using Information Governance Catalog and Information Analyzer Data Rules and Metrics Additional course details: Nexus Humans KM803 IBM Information Analyzer Essentials v11.5 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the KM803 IBM Information Analyzer Essentials v11.5 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for information workers and data science professionals who seek to use database reporting and analysis tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, Power BI, R, SAS and other business intelligence tools, and wish to use TSQL queries to efficiently retrieve data sets from Microsoft SQL Server relational databases for use with these tools. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: - Identify independent and dependent variables and measurement levels in their own analytical work scenarios. - Identify variables of interest in relational database tables. - Choose a data aggregation level and data set design appropriate for the intended analysis and tool. - Use TSQL SELECT queries to produce ready-to-use data sets for analysis in tools such as PowerBI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, and others. - Create stored procedures, views, and functions to modularize data retrieval code. This course is about writing TSQL queries for the purpose of database reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. 1 - INTRODUCTION TO TSQL FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Two Approaches to SQL Programming TSQL Data Retrieval in an Analytics / Business Intelligence Environment The Database Engine SQL Server Management Studio and the CarDeal Sample Database Identifying Variables in Tables SQL is a Declarative Language Introduction to the SELECT Query Lab 1: Introduction to TSQL for Business Intelligence 2 - TURNING TABLE COLUMNS INTO VARIABLES FOR ANALYSIS: SELECT LIST EXPRESSIONS, WHERE, AND ORDER BY Turning Columns into Variables for Analysis Column Expressions, Data Types, and Built-in Functions Column aliases Data type conversions Built-in Scalar Functions Table Aliases The WHERE clause ORDER BY Lab 1: Write queries 3 - COMBINING COLUMNS FROM MULTIPLE TABLES INTO A SINGLE DATASET: THE JOIN OPERATORS Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Joins Understanding Joins, Part 1: CROSS JOIN and the Full Cartesian Product Understanding Joins, Part 2: The INNER JOIN Understanding Joins, Part 3: The OUTER JOINS Understanding Joins, Part 4: Joining more than two tables Understanding Joins, Part 5: Combining INNER and OUTER JOINs Combining JOIN Operations with WHERE and ORDER BY Lab 1: Write SELECT queries 4 - CREATING AN APPROPRIATE AGGREGATION LEVEL USING GROUP BY Identifying required aggregation level and granularity Aggregate Functions GROUP BY HAVING Order of operations in SELECT queries Lab 1: Write queries 5 - SUBQUERIES, DERIVED TABLES AND COMMON TABLE EXPRESSIONS Non-correlated and correlated subqueries Derived tables Common table expressions Lab 1: Write queries 6 - ENCAPSULATING DATA RETRIEVAL LOGIC Views Table-valued functions Stored procedures Creating objects for read-access users Creating database accounts for analytical client tools Lab 1: Encapsulating Data Retrieval Logic 7 - GETTING YOUR DATASET TO THE CLIENT Connecting to SQL Server and Submitting Queries from Client Tools Connecting and running SELECT queries from: Excel PowerBI RStudio Exporting datasets to files using Results pane from SSMS The bcp utility The Import/Export Wizard Lab 1: Getting Your Dataset to the Client Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55232 Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55232 Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators Overview Please refer to course overview This offering covers the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, participants will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration. Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration IBM Cognos Analytics components Administration workflow IBM Cognos Administration IBM Cognos Configuration Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets Performance and installation planning Balance the request load Configure IBM Cognos Analytics Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics Identify security policies Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers Monitor system performance Manage dispatchers and services Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server Audit logging Dynamic cube data source administration workflow Manage run activities View current, past, and upcoming activities Manage schedules Manage content in IBM Cognos Administration Data sources and packages Manage visualizations in the library Deployment Other content management tasks Examine departmental administration capabilities Create and manage team members Manage activities Create and manage content and data Manage system settings Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views Share services with multiple tenants
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators Overview Please refer to course overview This offering covers the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, participants will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration. Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration IBM Cognos Analytics components Administration workflow IBM Cognos Administration IBM Cognos Configuration Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets Performance and installation planning Balance the request load Configure IBM Cognos Analytics Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics Identify security policies Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers Monitor system performance Manage dispatchers and services Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server Audit logging Dynamic cube data source administration workflow Manage run activities View current, past, and upcoming activities Manage schedules Manage content in IBM Cognos Administration Data sources and packages Manage visualizations in the library Deployment Other content management tasks Examine departmental administration capabilities Create and manage team members Manage activities Create and manage content and data Manage system settings Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views Share services with multiple tenants
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced Web Intelligence report creators and analysts upgrading from a previous version of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence to SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence 4.1. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the Deltas between Web Intelligence 3.1 and 4.1. Content Preview Data Ribbon Options Context Menus Drag-and-Drop functionality Application Modes -Data Mode -Reading Mode -Design Mode Freeze Columns New options in the formula editor Grouping Data New Predefined Cells Element Linking New Charting Engine Direct Connectivity to SAP BW BEx Queries
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Report authors wanting to develop interactive report content, or content disconnected from IBM Cognos servers. In this course, participants increase their IBM Cognos Analytics experience by building interactive reports using Active Report controls, which can be distributed to and consumed by users in a disconnected environment, including mobile devices. Introduction to IBM Cognos Active Reports Examine IBM Cognos Active Reports Convert an existing report into an Active Report Add interactions in Active Reports using Active Report connections Create a basic Active Report Examine interactive behavior of Active Report controls Save a report in the IBM Cognos Analytics portal Save an Active Report to an MHT file Save an Active Report as a report template Use an Active Report as a prompt page Understand Active Report security Use Active Report Connections Examine Active Report connections Filter and select in controls using Active Report connections Examine variables Use a single variable to control multiple controls Use multiple variables to show different data in different controls Use Active Report controls to support mobile device usage Active Report Charts & Decks Add charts to active reports Understand and optimize chart behavior Examine decks and data decks Optimize use of decks Review Master Detail relationships Examine RAVE visualizations
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for business analysts. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Describe the benefits of implementing an Operational Decision Manager solution, and the collaboration that is required between the business and development teamsIdentify the main user roles that are involved in designing and developing an Operational Decision Manager solution, and the tasks that are associated with each roleExplain modeling concepts and the UML notation that is relevant to modeling for business rules and eventsDefine and implement object models for business rulesSet up the rule authoring environment in Designer by working with decision services and synchronizing across development and business environmentsCustomize the vocabulary that is used in rulesDiscover and analyze business rules for implementationUse the Operational Decision Manager rule editors to author business rules and decision tablesRun tests and simulations in the Decision Center Enterprise console to validate decision logic and rule changesExplain governance issues and work with Operational Decision Manager features that support decision governance This course introduces business analysts to IBM Operational Decision Manager V8.7.1. You learn the concepts and skills that are necessary to capture, author, validate, and manage business rules with Operational Decision Manager. Course Outline Course introduction Introducing IBM Operational Decision Manager V8.7.1 Exercise: Operational Decision Manager in action Modeling for business rules Exercise: Building the model on paper Exercise: Implementing the model Understanding decision services Exercise: Setting up a decision service Working with the BOM Exercise: Working with the BOM Introducing Decision Center Exercise: Exploring the Decision Center Business console Exercise: Exploring the Decision Center Enterprise console Introducing rule authoring Exercise: Understanding the case study Discovering and analyzing rules Exercise: Discovering rules Exercise: Analyzing rules Working with conditions in rules Exercise: Working with conditions in rules Working with definitions in rules Exercise: Working with definitions in rules Writing complete rules Exercise: Writing complete rules Authoring decision tables and trees Exercise: Authoring decision tables and trees Exercise: Authoring rules: Putting it all together Running tests and simulations in the Enterprise console Exercise: Running tests and simulations in the Enterprise console Introducing decision governance Exercise: Working with the decision governance framework Course summary
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Analysts, and Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users. In this course, students are enabled to transform Excel workbooks into captivating dashboards for executives and business users. Introduction to Dashboards Creating Interactive Dashboards Using an Embedded Excel Workbook in the Dashboard Data Visualizations with Charts Using Data in a Range Using Data in a Series Preparing Future Data by Ignoring End Blanks Dashboard Distribution Distributing a Dashboard Single Value Components Using Single Value Components Alerts Setting Up Alerts Selectors Using Selectors Setting Default Values for Selectors Selecting Multiple Items Common Components Using Images in a Dashboard Using Tables in a Dashboard Using an Interactive Calendar in a Dashboard Adding a URL to a Dashboard Components Used as Selectors Using the Chart Component as a Selector Using the Map Component as a Selector Format Options Configuring Proportional Size and Position Using Themes to Apply Formats Using Templates to Apply Formats Applying Globalization Dynamic Visability Adding Dynamic Visibility Using Formulas to Create Dynamic Visibility Creating Multi-Layer Dashboards Dashboard Design Optimization Optimizing Dashboard Design Dashboard Connection to Live Data Using Live Data Sources Setting Up an XML Connection Using Web Services to Connect to Data Using the Query Browser to Connect to Data Using the Portal Data Connection to Connect to Data Additional course details: Nexus Humans BOX310 SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.1 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BOX310 SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.1 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced DataStage developers seeking training in more advanced DataStage job techniques and who seek techniques for working with complex types of data resources. Overview Use Connector stages to read from and write to database tables Handle SQL errors in Connector stages Use Connector stages with multiple input links Use the File Connector stage to access Hadoop HDFS data Optimize jobs that write to database tables Use the Unstructured Data stage to extract data from Excel spreadsheets Use the Data Masking stage to mask sensitive data processed within a DataStage job Use the Hierarchical stage to parse, compose, and transform XML data Use the Schema Library Manager to import and manage XML schemas Use the Data Rules stage to validate fields of data within a DataStage job Create custom data rules for validating data Design a job that processes a star schema data warehouse with Type 1 and Type 2 slowly changing dimensions This course is designed to introduce you to advanced parallel job data processing techniques in DataStage v11.5. In this course you will develop data techniques for processing different types of complex data resources including relational data, unstructured data (Excel spreadsheets), and XML data. In addition, you will learn advanced techniques for processing data, including techniques for masking data and techniques for validating data using data rules. Finally, you will learn techniques for updating data in a star schema data warehouse using the DataStage SCD (Slowly Changing Dimensions) stage. Even if you are not working with all of these specific types of data, you will benefit from this course by learning advanced DataStage job design techniques, techniques that go beyond those utilized in the DataStage Essentials course. Accessing databases Connector stage overview - Use Connector stages to read from and write to relational tables - Working with the Connector stage properties Connector stage functionality - Before / After SQL - Sparse lookups - Optimize insert/update performance Error handling in Connector stages - Reject links - Reject conditions Multiple input links - Designing jobs using Connector stages with multiple input links - Ordering records across multiple input links File Connector stage - Read and write data to Hadoop file systems Demonstration 1: Handling database errors Demonstration 2: Parallel jobs with multiple Connector input links Demonstration 3: Using the File Connector stage to read and write HDFS files Processing unstructured data Using the Unstructured Data stage in DataStage jobs - Extract data from an Excel spreadsheet - Specify a data range for data extraction in an Unstructured Data stage - Specify document properties for data extraction. Demonstration 1: Processing unstructured data Data masking Using the Data Masking stage in DataStage jobs - Data masking techniques - Data masking policies - Applying policies for masquerading context-aware data types - Applying policies for masquerading generic data types - Repeatable replacement - Using reference tables - Creating custom reference tables Demonstration 1: Data masking Using data rules Introduction to data rules - Using the Data Rules Editor - Selecting data rules - Binding data rule variables - Output link constraints - Adding statistics and attributes to the output information Use the Data Rules stage to valid foreign key references in source data Create custom data rules Demonstration 1: Using data rules Processing XML data Introduction to the Hierarchical stage - Hierarchical stage Assembly editor - Use the Schema Library Manager to import and manage XML schemas Composing XML data - Using the HJoin step to create parent-child relationships between input lists - Using the Composer step Writing Hierarchical data to a relational table Using the Regroup step Consuming XML data - Using the XML Parser step - Propagating columns Topic 6: Transforming XML data - Using the Aggregate step - Using the Sort step - Using the Switch step - Using the H-Pivot step Demonstration 1: Importing XML schemas Demonstration 2: Compose hierarchical data Demonstration 3: Consume hierarchical data Demonstration 4: Transform hierarchical data Updating a star schema database Surrogate keys - Design a job that creates and updates a surrogate key source key file from a dimension table Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) stage - Star schema databases - SCD stage Fast Path pages - Specifying purpose codes - Dimension update specification - Design a job that processes a star schema database with Type 1 and Type 2 slowly changing dimensions Demonstration 1: Build a parallel job that updates a star schema database with two dimensions Additional course details: Nexus Humans KM423 IBM InfoSphere DataStage v11.5 - Advanced Data Processing training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the KM423 IBM InfoSphere DataStage v11.5 - Advanced Data Processing course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.