Course Description
Microsoft 70-448: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development…
This course covers the following topics to prepare students for the 70-448 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance exam: how to implement SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS solutions, as well as how to configure, deploy, and maintain SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS solutions.
The Microsoft 70-448 exam certified skills in Business Intelligence (BI) development and maintenance for SQL Server 2008. This SQL Server 2008 certification prepped IT pros and developers for designing, building, and managing BI solutions.
The Microsoft 70-448 exam was a crucial component of the MCITP certification path for SQL Server 2008, specifically focusing on Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance. This certification targeted IT professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining BI solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
The course covered a wide range of topics, including the development of multidimensional data models using SQL Server Analysis Services, designing and implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) solutions with SQL Server Integration Services, and creating interactive reports with SQL Server Reporting Services. Additionally, it included aspects of data warehousing, data mining, and performance optimization for BI solutions.
Candidates preparing for this exam needed to have a strong foundation in SQL Server 2008, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the BI lifecycle, from gathering business requirements to deploying and maintaining BI solutions. Practical experience in working with SQL Server 2008 and its BI components was essential for success in this certification.
The MCITP: SQL Server 2008 BI Dev & Maintenance cert showed you could build data analysis tools for businesses to make smarter decisions.
While valuable for various IT roles in 2008 BI, the Microsoft 70-448 exam is retired (as of Sep 2021). Focus on newer certifications for recent SQL Server versions and cloud solutions Therefore, candidates interested in SQL Server certifications should check Microsoft's certification website for the most up-to-date information.
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Step-by-Step Courses List
Module 1: SSIS Packages
- Introduction
- Creating SSIS Packages
- Creating A New Package Lab
- Data Sources Lab
- Connections Lab
- Control Flow
- Creating And Editing Control Flow Lab
- Data Flow
- Data Flow Transformations
- Data Flow Lab
Module 2: Debugging and Error Handling in SSIS
- Debugging And Error Handling in SSIS-Part1
- Enable Transactions And Observe Trans Rollback Lab
- Set Checkpoints In A Package Lab
- Debugging And Error Handling in SSIS-Part2
- Setting Up Constraints Lab
- Turn On Logging Lab
- Debugging And Error Handling in SSIS-Part3
- Identifying Data Flow Errors Lab
Module 3: Deploying and Configuring SSIS Packages
- Lesson1-Part1 Deploying
- Lesson1-Part2 Sharing Ordering And Configuring
- Create An XML Configuration Lab
- Create A SQL Server Configuration Lab
- Use A Property Expression To Update A Connection Lab
- Deploying An SSIS Package
- Create And Deploy An Installer Kit Lab
Module 4: Securing and Executing SSIS Packages; Service Administration
- Lesson1-Part1 Securing And Executing SSIS Packages
- Lesson1-Part2 SSIS Package Security
- Turn On Package Encryption Lab
- Change Security Roles Lab
- Lesson2 Executing And Administration
- Create And Execute A Command-Line Statement Lab
- Execute A Package Through SQL Server Agent Lab
Module 5: Data Analysis
- Lesson1 SSAS Cube Development
- Create SSAS Project Lab
- Create A Data Source Lab
- Create A Data Source View Lab
- Lesson2 Creating And Modifying SSAS Cube
- Creating A Cube Lab
- Using Cube Designer To Edit A Cube Structure Lab
- Lesson3 Creating A Dimension
- Create A New Dimension Lab
- Lesson4 Creating Measure Groups And Measures
- Add Measure Groups Lab
- Configure Measure Groups And Measures Lab
Module 6: Extending SSAS Cubes
- Lesson1 Extending SSAS Cubes-Part1
- Define Attribute Relationships Lab
- Define User Hierarchy Lab
- Lesson2 Extending SSAS Cube-Part3
- Implement The Reseller Sales KPI Lab
- Lesson3 Extending SSAS Cube-Part3
- Turn On Proactive Caching Lab
Module 7: Extending SSAS Cubes
- Lesson1-Part1 SSAS Storage Processing And Deployment
- Lesson1-Part2 Aggregating And Enabling Proactive Caching
- Turning On Proactive Caching Lab
- Lesson2 SSAS Deployment
- Deploy Database With Deployment Wizard Lab
- Lesson3 Processing
- Processing Scripts Using SQL Server Agent Lab
Module 8: Securing and Administering SSAS
- Lesson1 SSAS Security
- Create A Role And Set Security Lab
- Lesson2 Backing Up SSAS
- Backing Up And Maintain Management Studio Lab
- Lesson3 Managing SSAS Turning And Logging
- Turning On Query Logging Lab
- Lesson4 SSAS Administering
- Turn On And Use SQL Server Profiler Lab
- Monitor SSAS Performance Lab
Module 9: Working With SSAS Data Mining
- Lesson1-Part1 Prepare And Creating Data Mining Structures
- Lesson1-Part2 Data Mining Algorithms And Usage
- Data Mining Wizard Lab
- Lesson2 Mapping Mining Structure Attributes To Source Columns
- Create A Model From A Cube Lab
- Lesson3 Predictive Models
- Lesson4 Data Mining Security
- Managing Permissions Lab
Module 10: Developing SSAS Reports
- Lesson1 Understanding SSRS Reports
- Creating Reports Lab
- Lesson2 Creating A New Report Database
- Generate More Reports Lab
- Lesson3 Advanced Report Object Properties-Part1
- Lesson4 Advanced Report Object Properties-Part2
Module 11: Extending and Deploying SSRS Reports
- Lesson1 SSRS Report Parameters
- Create A Report Without Using Wizard Lab
- Lesson2 Extending SSRS Reports
- Lesson3 Deploying SSRS Reports
Module 12: Scheduling Deployed Reports and Data Sources
- Lesson1 Scheduling Reports And Subscriptions
- Creating A New Role For SSRS Lab
- Lesson2 SSRS And Data Sources
- Set Up Shared Schedule Lab
Module 13: Configuring And Administering the SSRS Server
- Installing And Configuring SSRS Server
- Changing Settings In Configuration Manager Lab
- Lesson2 Administering The SSES Server And Command-Line Utilities
- Backing Up And Restoring Encryption Keys Lab
- Conclusion
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Comprehensive training that improved my SQL and data modeling skills.
Comprehensive training that improved my SQL and data modeling skills.
Very informative and well-organized content for professionals.
Comprehensive training that improved my SQL and data modeling skills.
The course gave me hands-on skills in database design and analysis.