Configuring and Deploying a Data Warehouse on the Microsoft SQL Server Platform from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to increase the efficiency of a Data Warehouse process by scheduling ETL Jobs leveraging the SQL Server Agent.

After Implementing a data warehouse environment, there are issues and processes that come up, making regular data warehouse task inefficient. In this course, Configuring and Deploying a Data Warehouse on the Microsoft SQL Server Platform, you’ll learn to schedule Data Warehouse Jobs within SQL Server as well as how to maintain the jobs. You will also learn what issues you’ll frequently run into in a Data Warehouse environment and how to solve them. First, you’ll explore creating and scheduling jobs to maintain the data warehouse with the SQL Server Agent. Next, you’ll discover identifying performance and logic issues across the warehouse data pipeline. Finally, you’ll learn how to fix the issues that are identified within the data warehouse environment and how to be on the lookout for future issues. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of configuring and deploying a data warehouse on the Microsoft SQL Server Platform needed to architect and maintain an effective data warehouse environment.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Preparing a Data Warehouse to Create a Job

Scheduling a Data Warehouse Job

Increasing Performance Speed in a Data Warehouse

Monitoring Performance in a Data Warehouse

Avoiding Accessibility Issues When Data Warehouse Job Is Running

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches industry-standard techniques for scheduling data warehouse jobs

Provides strategies for maintaining and optimizing data warehouse jobs

Taught by Dayo Bamikole, an expert in data warehousing

Leverages SQL Server Agent, a familiar tool for data warehouse professionals

Activities

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Create a comprehensive set of digital notes containing essential course concepts, key terms, and examples.

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Review course syllabus and materials
Organize notes using subfolders and headings
Summarize and synthesize key concepts

Review SQL Server Agent Documentation

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Reviewing the official documentation will familiarize learners with the features and capabilities of SQL Server Agent, which will help them understand the concepts and techniques covered in this course more effectively.

Browse courses on SQL Server Agent

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Visit the Microsoft Docs website
Locate the SQL Server Agent documentation
Read through the Getting Started section
Explore the sections on creating and managing jobs

Create a Basic ETL Job

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Creating a basic ETL job will give learners hands-on experience with the fundamental concepts of data warehousing and ETL processes, which will solidify their understanding of the techniques taught in this course.

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Create a new SQL Server Agent job
Configure the job steps to perform data extraction, transformation, and loading
Test the job to ensure it runs successfully

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Career center

Learners who complete Configuring and Deploying a Data Warehouse on the Microsoft SQL Server Platform will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Engineer

Data Engineers build and maintain the infrastructure that supports data-driven applications. They work with data scientists and other stakeholders to understand the data needs of the organization and then design and implement solutions that meet those needs. This course can help Data Engineers learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which are essential for storing and managing large amounts of data. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Data Engineers ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and build the infrastructure for data storage and retrieval. They work with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and then design and implement data solutions that meet those needs. This course can help Data Architects learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which are essential for storing and managing large amounts of data. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Data Architects ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. They work with database users to understand their needs and then design and implement solutions that meet those needs. This course can help Database Administrators learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which are essential for storing and managing large amounts of data. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Database Administrators ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use data to solve business problems. They work with stakeholders to understand the data needs of the organization and then use data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. This course can help Data Analysts learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which are essential for storing and managing large amounts of data. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Data Analysts ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. They work with stakeholders to understand the needs of the application and then design and implement solutions that meet those needs. This course can help Software Engineers learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which can be used to store and manage data for software applications. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Software Engineers ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to build models and make predictions. They work with stakeholders to understand the data needs of the organization and then use data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. This course can help Data Scientists learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which are essential for storing and managing large amounts of data. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Data Scientists ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with stakeholders to understand the business needs of the organization and then design and implement solutions that meet those needs. This course can help Business Analysts learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which can be used to store and manage data for business analysis. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Business Analysts ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and manage projects. They work with stakeholders to understand the project needs and then develop and implement plans to meet those needs. This course may help Project Managers learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which can be used to store and manage data for project management. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Project Managers ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Product Manager

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Sales Manager

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Marketing Manager

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers plan and manage the operations of an organization. They work with stakeholders to understand the operational needs of the organization and then develop and implement plans to meet those needs. This course may help Operations Managers learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which can be used to store and manage data for operations management. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Operations Managers ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts analyze financial data to make investment recommendations. They work with stakeholders to understand the financial needs of the organization and then develop and implement plans to meet those needs. This course may help Financial Analysts learn how to use SQL Server to create and manage data warehouses, which can be used to store and manage data for financial analysis. The course also covers how to schedule and maintain data warehouse jobs, which can help Financial Analysts ensure that data is processed and stored efficiently.

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Customer Service Manager

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Human Resources Manager

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