2794 Designing a Business Intelligence Solution for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Pré-requisitos:

· Have foundational conceptual understanding of data warehousing, data marts, and Business Intelligence. Students must be well-versed on the subjects of data warehousing, data marts, and BI, and preferably have read at least one book by Ralph Kimball or Bill Inmon.
· Have conceptual understanding of the components of SQL Server 2005. For example, the online analytical processing (OLAP), extract, transport, and load (ETL), and reporting technologies. Have practical experience with OLAP, ETL, and Reporting on the SQL Server 2005 Platform. For example, constructing cubes, developing packages, and writing reports.
· Have foundational understanding of Microsoft Windows security. For example, how groups, delegation of credentials, and impersonation function in a security context.
· Have foundational understanding of Web-based architecture. For example, SSL, SOAP, and IIS-what they are and what their role is.
· Already know how to use: -Microsoft Office Visio
-Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio
-Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
-Performance Monitor -Report Builder and Report Manager
-Microsoft Visual SourceSafe

Module 1: Introduction to Business Intelligence Architecture
In this module, students will learn about key design principles that should be considered when scoping a BI solution, and about the components of the back end and front end of a BI solution, so that they can design and develop appropriate BI solutions for organizations.
Lessons
· Overview of Business Intelligence
· Overview of Business Intelligence Architecture
Lab: Identifying Business Intelligence Solution Requirements
· Examining a BI Solution
· Documenting the BI Architecture

Module 2: Overview of the Business Intelligence Project Lifecycle
This module examines the core processes and requirements to achieve a successful Business Intelligence project.
Lessons
· Planning a Business Intelligence Project
· Determining Business Intelligence Requirements
· Revising and Updating a Business Intelligence Project
Lab: Planning a Business Intelligence Project
· Identifying Requirements
· Estimating Task Durations

Module 3: Introduction to Business Intelligence Development
This module describes how to plan and manage the development process for a Business Intelligence project. It discusses considerations for assembling the development team, managing the development process, testing, and deploying the solution.
Lessons
· Overview of Business Intelligence Development
· Managing Business Intelligence Development
· Determining Data Management Process
Lab: Developing a Business Intelligence Solution
· Identifying Team Requirements
· Determining Naming Standards

Module 4: Designing Business Intelligence Infrastructure
This module describes how to identify infrastructure requirements for a Business Intelligence solution, and how to design an effective infrastructure to provide the required levels of scalability and availability.
Lessons
· Determining Infrastructure Requirements
· Planning for Scalability and Availability
Lab: Supporting Business Intelligence Infrastructure Growth
· Designing a BI Infrastructure
· Evaluating Software Requirements

Module 5: Managing Business Intelligence Operations
This module explains how to manage and operate a Business Intelligence solution. Lessons · Overview of Business Intelligence Operations · Managing Maintenance and Operations Tasks
· Managing Data Archiving
· Managing Business Intelligence Operations for Business Continuity
Lab: Using Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) to Manage Business Intelligence Operations
· Planning the Operations Solution
· Evaluating Operational Costs and Risks