There is a lot to learn in Power BI, this course takes a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of analysing data and includes a balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to utilise the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enable you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce detailed reports through a range of visualisations, in an interactive and dynamic way. It also includes a detailed look at formulas by writing both M functions in Power Query, and DAX functions in Desktop view. This knowledge will allow you to take your reports to the next level. The aim of this course is to provide a complete introduction to understanding the Power BI analysis process, by working hands-on with examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your learning straight away. 1 Getting Started The Power BI ecosystem Opening Power BI Desktop Power BI's four views Introduction to Dashboards 2 Importing Files Importing data sources Importing an Excel file Importing a CSV file Importing a database Connect to an SQL Server Database Import vs. Direct Query Importing from the web Importing a folder of files Managing file connections 3 Shape Data in the Query Editor The process of shaping data Managing data types Keeping and removing rows Add a custom column Appending tables together Hiding queries in reports Fixing error issues Basic maths operations 4 The Data Model Table relationships Relationship properties 5 Merge Queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Inserting Dashboard Visuals Things to keep in mind Inserting maps Formatting Maps Inserting charts Formatting Charts Inserting a tree map Inserting a table, matrix, and card Controlling number formats About report themes Highlighting key points Filter reports with slicers Sync slicers across dashboards Custom web visuals 7 Publish and share Reports Publishing to Power BI service Editing online reports Pinning visuals to a dashboard What is Q&A? Sharing dashboards Exporting reports to PowerPoint Exporting reports as PDF files 8 The Power Query Editor Fill data up and down Split column by delimiter Add a conditional column More custom columns Merging columns 9 The M Functions Inserting text functions Insert an IF function Create a query group 10 Pivoting Tables Pivot a table Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't aggregate Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 11 Data Modelling Expanded Understanding relationships Mark a date table 12 DAX New Columns New columns and measures New column calculations Insert a SWITCH function 13 Introduction to DAX Measures Common measure functions Insert a SUM function Insert a COUNTROWS function Insert a DISTINCTCOUNT function Insert a DIVIDE function DAX rules 14 The CALCULATE Measure The syntax of CALCULATE Insert a CALCULATE function Control field summarisation Things of note 15 The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX Insert a SUMX function When to use X functions 16 Time Intelligence Measures Importance of a calendar table Insert a TOTALYTD function Change financial year end date Comparing historical data Insert a DATEADD function 17 Hierarchies and Groups Mine data using hierarchies Compare data in groups
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course are data professionals and business intelligence professionals who want to learn how to accurately perform data analysis using Power BI. This course is also targeted toward those individuals who develop reports that visualize data from the data platform technologies that exist on both in the cloud and on-premises. This course covers the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational sources. Finally, this course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution. Prerequisites Understanding core data concepts. Knowledge of working with relational data in the cloud. Knowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud. Knowledge of data analysis and visualization concepts. DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals is recommended 1 - Discover data analysis Overview of data analysis Roles in data Tasks of a data analyst 2 - Get started building with Power BI Use Power BI Building blocks of Power BI Tour and use the Power BI service 3 - Get data in Power BI Get data from files Get data from relational data sources Create dynamic reports with parameters Get data from a NoSQL database Get data from online services Select a storage mode Get data from Azure Analysis Services Fix performance issues Resolve data import errors 4 - Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI Shape the initial data Simplify the data structure Evaluate and change column data types Combine multiple tables into a single table Profile data in Power BI Use Advanced Editor to modify M code 5 - Design a semantic model in Power BI Work with tables Create a date table Work with dimensions Define data granularity Work with relationships and cardinality Resolve modeling challenges 6 - Add measures to Power BI Desktop models Create simple measures Create compound measures Create quick measures Compare calculated columns with measures 7 - Add calculated tables and columns to Power BI Desktop models Create calculated columns Learn about row context Choose a technique to add a column 8 - Use DAX time intelligence functions in Power BI Desktop models Use DAX time intelligence functions Additional time intelligence calculations 9 - Optimize a model for performance in Power BI Review performance of measures, relationships, and visuals Use variables to improve performance and troubleshooting Reduce cardinality Optimize DirectQuery models with table level storage Create and manage aggregations 10 - Design Power BI reports Design the analytical report layout Design visually appealing reports Report objects Select report visuals Select report visuals to suit the report layout Format and configure visualizations Work with key performance indicators 11 - Configure Power BI report filters Apply filters to the report structure Apply filters with slicers Design reports with advanced filtering techniques Consumption-time filtering Select report filter techniques Case study - Configure report filters based on feedback 12 - Enhance Power BI report designs for the user experience Design reports to show details Design reports to highlight values Design reports that behave like apps Work with bookmarks Design reports for navigation Work with visual headers Design reports with built-in assistance Tune report performance Optimize reports for mobile use 13 - Perform analytics in Power BI Explore statistical summary Identify outliers with Power BI visuals Group and bin data for analysis Apply clustering techniques Conduct time series analysis Use the Analyze feature Create what-if parameters Use specialized visuals 14 - Create and manage workspaces in Power BI Distribute a report or dashboard Monitor usage and performance Recommend a development life cycle strategy Troubleshoot data by viewing its lineage Configure data protection 15 - Manage semantic models in Power BI Use a Power BI gateway to connect to on-premises data sources Configure a semantic model scheduled refresh Configure incremental refresh settings Manage and promote semantic models Troubleshoot service connectivity Boost performance with query caching (Premium) 16 - Create dashboards in Power BI Configure data alerts Explore data by asking questions Review Quick insights Add a dashboard theme Pin a live report page to a dashboard Configure a real-time dashboard Set mobile view 17 - Implement row-level security Configure row-level security with the static method Configure row-level security with the dynamic method Additional course details: Nexus Humans PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst 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 PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst 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 This course is intended for business users who have been using Power BI to build analytic solutions and are ready to take advantage of the power and flexibility that DAX provides. Learning DAX is a very common 'next step' for experienced Power BI users. Overview At course completion, you should be able to describe DAX syntax, data types, and errors use DAX to create calculated columns, measures, and tables explain how DAX calculations are evaluated, along with the differences between row context and filter context configure and use Time Intelligence to perform common time-based calculations, for example to-date calculations, year-over-year analysis, moving averages, etc. create calculated columns and measures that use data from multiple tables in the data model write measures that handle error conditions gracefully use DAX to enhance the Power BI user experience use DAX Studio to connect to a Power BI data model and execute simple queries Welcome to Introduction to DAX for Power BI. This two-day instructor-led course is intended for business users who have been using Power BI and want to use DAX to create custom calculations in their data models. In this class, you will be introduced to using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), which is the expression language that is used to create custom calculations in the Power BI Data model. The course covers some of the theoretical underpinnings of the data model and the DAX language, but the emphasis is on using DAX to solve common business problems. You will learn how to write your own calculated columns, measures, and tables, how to visualize the way Power BI computes DAX calculations, and how to troubleshoot custom code. MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED WITH DAX INTRODUCTION TODAX CREATING OBJECTS WITHDAX CONTEXT AND RULES OF EVALUATION VARIABLES,COMMENTS,AND TESTING MODULE 2: PERFORMING BASIC CALCULATIONS GETTING STARTED IMPLICIT MEASURES ADDING QUICK MEASURES WORKING WITH DAX DATA TYPES . DOING BASIC MATH USING LOGIC IN YOUR CALCULATIONS USING THE IF() FUNCTION NESTED IF() USING THE SWITCH() FUNCTION ADVANCED SWITCH() LOGICAL OPERATORS & FUNCTIONS: ||, OR(), &&, AND(), NOT() AGGREGATING AND SUMMARIZING DATA THE SUM() FUNCTION MODULE 3: WORKING WITH CONTEXT IN THE DATA MODEL CONTEXT DEFINED DATA MODELING BASICS INTRODUCTION TO DIMENSIONAL MODELING RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE EVALUATION CONTEXT GETTING DATA FROM OTHER TABLES USING RELATED() AND RELATEDTABLE LOOKING UP DATA WITHOUT USING RELATIONSHIPS MODIFYING THE CONTEXT USING CALCULATE() MODULE 4: PERFORMING MORE ADVANCED CALCULATIONS THE DAX ITERATOR FUNCTIONS USING TABLE MANIPULATION FUNCTIONS MODULE 5: WORKING WITH TIME PERFORMING DATE CALCULATIONS WORKING WITH DATE TABLES GENERATING A DATE TABLE WITH THE CALENDAR() FUNCTION DEFINING CUSTOM OPERATING PERIODS YTD, QTD, AND MTD CALCULATIONS CUSTOM TO-DATE CALCULATIONS FINDING YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE FINDING MOVING AVERAGES MODULE 6: ENHANCING THE USER EXPERIENCE CONTROLLING VISIBILITYOF YOUR MEASURES USING WHAT-IF PARAMETERS ADDING BANDING USING DAX TO PROVIDE ROW-LEVEL SECURITY
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course can be valuable for anyone who needs to write basic SQL or Transact-SQL queries. This includes anyone working with data as a data analyst, a data engineer, a data scientist, a database administrator or a database developer. It can also be useful for others peripherally involved with data, or wanting to learn more about working with data such as solution architects, students and technology managers. This course will teach the basics of Microsoft's dialect of the standard SQL language: Transact-SQL. Topics include both querying and modifying data in relational databases that are hosted in Microsoft SQL Server-based database systems, including: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and, Azure Synapse Analytics. 1 - Introduction to Transact-SQL Work with schemas Explore the structure of SQL statements Examine the SELECT statement Work with data types Handle NULLs 2 - Sort and filter results in T-SQL Sort your results Limit the sorted results Page results Remove duplicates Filter data with predicates 3 - Combine multiple tables with JOINs in T-SQL Understand joins concepts and syntax Use inner joins Use outer joins Use cross joins Use self joins 4 - Write Subqueries in T-SQL Understand subqueries Use scalar or multi-valued subqueries Use self-contained or correlated subqueries 5 - Use built-in functions and GROUP BY in Transact-SQL Categorize built-in functions Use scalar functions Use ranking and rowset functions Use aggregate functions Summarize data with GROUP BY Filter groups with HAVING 6 - Modify data with T-SQL Insert data Generate automatic values Update data Delete data Merge data based on multiple tables Additional course details: Nexus Humans DP-080T00 Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL 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 DP-080T00 Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Looking for a way to extend your business operations? Look no further than the App in a Day workshop! In this one day course you will learn to build a custom, secure business application that you can share across your organise and will run across multiple platforms including tablets and mobile devices. Power Platform is a secure and scalable platform for building your own applications. In this course, you will learn how to build an application from the ground up by building the required UX, Backend, and frontend. All this without writing any code. Overview Some of the applications of the Power Platform you will learn to build will allow you to potentially: A) Share information with trusted colleagues and associates B) Monitor and manage your business operations C) Monitor and manage your customers D) Share business news on social media E) Share business photos and footage This course will teach you how to build your own application that is completely secure and private. Power Apps Canvas App Connect to data sources and filter results based on specified criteria Work with screens and navigation Use controls, properties, formulas, and actions to customize the user experience Display the logged in user?s name Configure app settings Save and share an app Run an app on a mobile device Microsoft Dataverse Create and customize a custom table Use the Form control Save data into the Microsoft Dataverse using the Form control Microsoft Dataverse Create a standalone Model-driven app. Customize forms for the Model-driven app Use a Business Process Flow to guide users through a process Microsoft Dataverse Create a flow that is triggered when a new Microsoft Dataverse row is created Automate sending approval requests Customize the approval based on the Microsoft Dataverse row Use the Approval centre
Practical SQL Advanced Intensive Course , exploring the advanced and less commonly used SQL Statements and techniques. We also learn Data Definition Language and Data Manipulation Language statements. as well as course automation of queries using T-SQL. Hands-on, Practical SQL Advanced Course. PCWorkshops SQL Advanced Course Certificate. Max 4 people per course; we keep it personalised.
At this Oracle SQL Fundamentals course, we cover SQL queries, group by's , aggregates, joins, date-functions, String Functions, Random Functions, Math Functions, Insert, update and delete, Creating and changing tables, sub-queries in detail, views, stored procedures, custom functions, and table variables. Course level is beginners to intermediate.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to administer a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases. Prerequisites In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses: AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals 1 - Prepare to maintain SQL databases on Azure Describe Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform roles Understand SQL Server in an Azure virtual machine Design Azure SQL Database for cloud-native applications Explore Azure SQL Database Managed Instance 2 - Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQL Explain IaaS options to deploy SQL Server in Azure Understand hybrid scenarios Explore performance and security Explain high availability and disaster recovery options 3 - Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL Explain PaaS options for deploying SQL Server in Azure Explore single SQL database Deploy SQL database elastic pool Understand SQL database hyperscale Examine SQL managed instance Describe SQL Edge 4 - Evaluate strategies for migrating to Azure SQL Understand compatibility level Understand Azure preview features Describe Azure database migration options 5 - Migrate SQL workloads to Azure SQL databases Choose the right SQL Server Instance option in Azure Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database offline Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database online Load and move data to Azure SQL Database 6 - Migrate SQL workloads to Azure Managed Instances Evaluate migration scenarios to SQL Database Managed Instance Migrate to SQL Database Managed Instance Load and Move data to SQL Database Managed Instance 7 - Configure database authentication and authorization Describe Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Describe authentication and identities Describe Security Principals Describe database and object permissions Identify authentication and authorization failures 8 - Protect data in-transit and at rest Explore Transparent Data Encryption Configure server and database firewall rules Explain object encryption and secure enclaves Enable encrypted connections Describe SQL injection Understand Azure Key Vault 9 - Implement compliance controls for sensitive data Explore data classification Explore server and database audit Implement Dynamic Data Masking Implement Row Level security Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL Explore Azure SQL Database Ledger Implement Azure Purview 10 - Describe performance monitoring Describe performance monitoring tools Describe critical performance metrics Establish baseline metrics Explore extended events Describe Azure SQL Insights Explore Query Performance Insight 11 - Configure SQL Server resources for optimal performance Explain how to optimize Azure storage for SQL Server virtual machines Describe virtual machine resizing Optimize database storage Control SQL Server resources 12 - Configure databases for optimal performance Explore database maintenance checks Describe database scoped configuration options Describe automatic tuning Describe intelligent query processing 13 - Explore query performance optimization Understand query plans Explain estimated and actual query plans Describe dynamic management views and functions Explore Query Store Identify problematic query plans Describe blocking and locking 14 - Evaluate performance improvements Describe wait statistics Tune and maintain indexes Understand query hints 15 - Explore performance-based design Describe normalization Choose appropriate data types Design indexes 16 - Automate deployment of database resources Describe deployment models in Azure Automate deployment by using Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep Automate deployment by using PowerShell Automate deployment by using Azure CLI 17 - Create and manage SQL Agent jobs Create a SQL Server maintenance plan Describe task status notifications 18 - Manage Azure PaaS tasks using automation Explore Elastic jobs Understand Azure Automation Build an automation runbook Automate database workflows by using Logic Apps Monitor automated tasks 19 - Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies Describe recovery time objective and recovery point objective Explore high availability and disaster recovery options Describe Azure high availability and disaster recovery features for Azure Virtual Machines Describe high availability and disaster recovery options for PaaS deployments Explore an IaaS high availability and disaster recovery solution Describe hybrid solutions 20 - Explore IaaS and PaaS solutions for high availability and disaster recovery Describe failover clusters in Windows Server Configure Always-on availability groups Describe temporal tables in Azure SQL Database Describe active geo-replication for Azure SQL Database Explore auto-failover groups for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance 21 - Back up and restore databases Back up and restore SQL Server running on Azure virtual machines Back up a SQL Server virtual machine Back up and restore a database using Azure SQL Database Additional course details: Nexus Humans DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions 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 DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is database professionals who need to fulfil a Business Intelligence Developer role. They will need to focus on hands-on work creating BI solutions including Data Warehouse implementation, ETL, and data cleansing. Overview Create sophisticated SSIS packages for extracting, transforming, and loading data Use containers to efficiently control repetitive tasks and transactions Configure packages to dynamically adapt to environment changes Use Data Quality Services to cleanse data Successfully troubleshoot packages Create and Manage the SSIS Catalog Deploy, configure, and schedule packages Secure the SSIS Catalog SQL Server Integration Services is the Community Courseware version of 20767CC Implementing a SQL Data Warehouse. This five-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who need to learn how to use SSIS to build, deploy, maintain, and secure Integration Services projects and packages, and to use SSIS to extract, transform, and load data to and from SQL Server. This course is similar to the retired Course 20767-C: Implementing a SQL Data Warehouse but focuses more on building packages, rather than the entire data warehouse design and implementation. Prerequisites Working knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server Agent jobs is helpful, but not required. Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality. Working knowledge of relational databases. Some experience with database design. 1 - SSIS Overview Import/Export Wizard Exporting Data with the Wizard Common Import Concerns Quality Checking Imported/Exported Data 2 - Working with Solutions and Projects Working with SQL Server Data Tools Understanding Solutions and Projects Working with the Visual Studio Interface 3 - Basic Control Flow Working with Tasks Understanding Precedence Constraints Annotating Packages Grouping Tasks Package and Task Properties Connection Managers Favorite Tasks 4 - Common Tasks Analysis Services Processing Data Profiling Task Execute Package Task Execute Process Task Expression Task File System Task FTP Task Hadoop Task Script Task Introduction Send Mail Task Web Service Task XML Task 5 - Data Flow Sources and Destinations The Data Flow Task The Data Flow SSIS Toolbox Working with Data Sources SSIS Data Sources Working with Data Destinations SSIS Data Destinations 6 - Data Flow Transformations Transformations Configuring Transformations 7 - Making Packages Dynamic Features for Making Packages Dynamic Package Parameters Project Parameters Variables SQL Parameters Expressions in Tasks Expressions in Connection Managers After Deployment How It All Fits Together 8 - Containers Sequence Containers For Loop Containers Foreach Loop Containers 9 - Troubleshooting and Package Reliability Understanding MaximumErrorCount Breakpoints Redirecting Error Rows Logging Event Handlers Using Checkpoints Transactions 10 - Deploying to the SSIS Catalog The SSIS Catalog Deploying Projects Working with Environments Executing Packages in SSMS Executing Packages from the Command Line Deployment Model Differences 11 - Installing and Administering SSIS Installing SSIS Upgrading SSIS Managing the SSIS Catalog Viewing Built-in SSIS Reports Managing SSIS Logging and Operation Histories Automating Package Execution 12 - Securing the SSIS Catalog Principals Securables Grantable Permissions Granting Permissions Configuring Proxy Accounts Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55321 SQL Server Integration Services 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 55321 SQL Server Integration Services 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.