implementing and maintaining microsoft sql server 2008
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Course 6234AImplementing and
Maintaining Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008
Analysis Services
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Introduction
• Name
• Company affiliation
• Title/function
• Job responsibility
• SQL Server experience
• Your expectations for the course
Course Companion CD
Course Material
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Lessons
Labs
Module Reviews and Takeaways
Lab Answers
A succinct classroom learning guide that provides critical technical information to optimize your in-class learning experience.
Online Resources
Student Course Files
Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premiumon-line resources designed to supplement the Course Handbook.
Course Handbook
How to Use the Course Material
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• Use the handbook content as the primary resource for reference during the class.
• Use the troubleshooting tips and best practices in the Module Reviews and Takeaways section as on-the-job references.
• During the class, refer to the Companion CD while performing labs or as suggested by the instructor.
• Use the CD as your extended learning resource on the job.
Course Handbook Course Companion CD
Facilities
• Class hours
• Building hours
• Parking
• Restrooms
• Meals
• Phones
• Messages
• Smoking
• Recycling
Microsoft Learning
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Course 6235A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration ServicesCourse 6235A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
Course 6234A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis ServicesCourse 6234A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services
Course 6236A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting ServicesCourse 6236A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
Microsoft Certification Program
Exam number and title
Core exam for the following track
70-448: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
MCTS: Business Intelligence Developer
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About This Course
• Audience
• Course Prerequisites
• Course Objectives
Course Outline
• Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
• Module 2: Creating Multidimensional Analysis Solutions
• Module 3: Working with Cubes and Dimensions
• Module 4: Working with Measures and Measure Groups
• Module 5: Querying Multidimensional Analysis Solutions
• Module 6: Customizing Cube Functionality
• Module 7: Deploying and Securing an Analysis Services Database
• Module 8: Maintaining a Multidimensional Solution
• Module 9: Introduction to Data Mining
Introduction to Adventure Works
• In the labs throughout this course, you will work for Adventure Works.
• As you complete the labs, you will implement business intelligence solutions using Analysis Services to allow Adventure Works to analyze existing data to allow better, faster, more informed business decisions to be made.
Adventure WorksAdventure WorksBicycle Manufacturing
Company
Setup
Virtual machine Used as:
6234A-NY-SQL-01 SQL Server for Adventure Works
6234A-NY-SQL-02 Server used to install SQL Server 2008
Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1
Help the students to familiarize with the Virtual Server environment in which they will work to complete the course’s labs.
In this demonstration, you will learn how to:
1. Connect to the Virtual Server Administration Web site.
2. Configure the virtual machine settings by using the Virtual Server Administration Web site.
3. Connect to a virtual machine using the Virtual Machine Remote Control Client.
4. Shut down a virtual machine without saving any changes.
Demonstration: Using MSL Lab Launcher and Virtual Server
The MSL Lab Launcher provides a single console through which all virtual machines in this course can be launched and accessed. All virtual machines will launch at a preconfigured date which allows us to by pass the need for activation.
In this demonstration, you will learn how to:
• Open the Lab Launcher
• Launch virtual machines
• Logon and interact with the virtual machines
• Shut down a virtual machine
• Reset a virtual machine