Database Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators who wish to become proficient in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

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

• Grasp the fundamental principles of ETL and the specific role of SSIS.
• Develop, deploy, and manage SSIS packages.
• Design and implement Control Flow structures to define the sequence of tasks within a package.
• Implement workflows and configure constraints to ensure effective task execution.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data efficiently.
• Leverage Variables and Containers to increase package flexibility.
• Manage transactions to guarantee data consistency.
• Apply effective error handling and debugging techniques.
• Configure logging mechanisms for tracking and monitoring activities.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions to manage evolving data.
• Deploy packages for production environments.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
• Utilize scripting to extend SSIS capabilities.
• Adopt best practices to create efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

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

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

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

Oracle Database 19c is a versatile multi-model database offering comprehensive support for both relational and non-relational data structures.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or at your location, is designed for intermediate system and database administrators who want to effectively administer, monitor, secure, back up, and recover Oracle Database 19c within Standard Edition 2 environments. The course also provides a clear roadmap for migrating from version 11g to 19c.

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

• Set up the necessary environment and carry out clean installations and configurations of Oracle Database 19c SE2.
• Describe Oracle infrastructure components, including the SGA, PGA, Shared Pool, Database Buffer Cache, and Redo mechanisms.
• Utilize administration tools like Enterprise Manager (EM Express) and SQL Developer for routine operations.
• Apply storage management best practices for tablespaces, datafiles, and segment space allocation.
• Secure databases and maintain security protocols involving users, roles, privileges, profiles, and auditing.
• Design and implement RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies that meet RTO/RPO goals.
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance using dynamic performance views, SQL tracing, and execution plans.
• Plan and execute the transition from 11g to 19c using approved upgrade paths and tools.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training requests, please contact us to make arrangements.

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

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

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

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

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led live training, conducted online or onsite, targets system administrators looking to master the administration, monitoring, and support of Oracle databases.

By the conclusion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the significant functional and architectural developments in Oracle databases.
• Effectively manage and monitor Oracle databases.
• Optimize the performance of Oracle databases.

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

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

• Grasp the core concepts of backup and recovery in Oracle Database 19c, including architecture and various failure types.
• Gain practical experience in configuring backup and recovery settings, such as the RMAN environment and the fast recovery area.
• Develop practical skills in executing different backup and recovery operations, including full, incremental, and point-in-time recovery.
• Learn to leverage Oracle's Flashback technology for efficient database recovery and handle disaster recovery scenarios.
• Apply best practices for backup, recovery, and disaster recovery to ensure data availability and reduce downtime in Oracle Database 19c.

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

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for entry-level database administrators aiming to confidently manage and optimise their Oracle environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core features and architecture of Oracle Database 19c, encompassing system requirements and installation methods.
• Acquire hands-on expertise in installing Oracle Database 19c and Oracle Grid Infrastructure, including the configuration of network, storage, and security settings.
• Master the end-to-end process of upgrading to Oracle Database 19c, from initial planning to post-upgrade validation.
• Develop troubleshooting capabilities to resolve common issues encountered during installation and upgrade procedures.
• Apply industry best practices for Oracle Database installation and upgrades to guarantee a seamless and successful deployment.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level database administrators aiming to effectively manage and optimize multitenant environments.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to manage and optimize complex, high-availability Oracle database environments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level data professionals and analysts seeking to grasp the fundamental concepts and architecture of Oracle-based data warehouse systems.

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

• Comprehend the core concepts and architecture of Oracle data warehousing.
• Explain typical data warehouse components, such as fact and dimension tables.
• Identify the use cases and advantages of Oracle data warehousing within business intelligence.
• Prepare for advanced training in Oracle ETL, performance tuning, and warehouse optimization techniques.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle SQL and exploration of warehouse schemas.
• Guided conceptual exercises and warehouse design analysis.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training tailored to your internal data models or analytics objectives, please contact us to arrange a session.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft tool for Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining, designed to analyze data across multiple databases, tables, or files. Its semantic data models are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various other data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led live training, delivered either onsite or remotely, participants will learn how to leverage SSAS to analyze large volumes of data within databases and data warehouses.

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

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

Audience

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

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level data professionals seeking to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages for data integration and transformation tasks.

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

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

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) serves as a key component of Microsoft SQL Server, offering a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is extensively utilised for data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers seeking to specialise in constructing advanced SSIS data flows, transformations, and managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios.

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

• Designing and implementing resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Working effectively with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implementing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes.
• Deploying, executing, and troubleshooting SSIS packages with efficiency.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• To arrange a bespoke training session for this course, please contact us.