Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

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Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

This course is part of Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Develop essential database administration skills focusing on security, maintenance, and business integration. This final course teaches you to implement SQL Server security through authentication, authorization, and data encryption while ensuring data integrity through validation constraints and auditing. You'll learn critical maintenance tasks including backups, recovery, and index maintenance to ensure database reliability and performance. The course also covers integrating SQL Server with Power BI for creating interactive dashboards and reports that transform raw data into actionable insights. Additionally, you'll explore modern application integration patterns and API connectivity. By completing this course, you'll possess the comprehensive skill set needed to securely manage database environments and bridge the gap between data storage and business intelligence.

In this module, you will explore the principles of database security and their importance in protecting organizational data. You will explain how database security supports business operations, implement role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions, apply data encryption techniques to secure sensitive information, and ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations through practical SQL Server activities.

What's included

5 videos11 readings3 assignments

5 videosTotal 28 minutes

Welcome to Security, Maintenance, and Integration with BI Tools2 minutes
A Database Breach Case Study3 minutes
Identifying Security Vulnerabilities7 minutes
Configuring RBAC in SQL Server9 minutes
Implementing Encryption in SQL Server7 minutes

11 readingsTotal 95 minutes

Course Structure and Learning Outcomes5 minutes
Course Accessibility Information5 minutes
Setting up SQL Server and SSMS10 minutes
Setting up the TechHealth Database10 minutes
Principles and Importance of Database Security10 minutes
DiscountTech Database Code File5 minutes
Activity: Assess TechHealth Analytics' Current Security Posture10 minutes
Role-based Access Control Methodologies10 minutes
Activity: Design an RBAC Model for TechHealth Analytics10 minutes
Data Encryption Techniques in SQL Server10 minutes
Activity: Apply Encryption to Secure TechHealth Analytics' Data10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Security Concepts and Principles15 minutes
Role-Based Access Control Knowledge Check15 minutes
Knowledge Check on Encryption Techniques30 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to maintain reliable and secure database systems through validation, maintenance, backup, and auditing practices. You will implement data validation techniques to preserve data integrity, perform routine database maintenance, develop backup strategies to prevent data loss, and implement auditing mechanisms to monitor database changes and support compliance requirements.

What's included

4 videos6 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 19 minutes

Ensuring Data Integrity1 minute
Configuring Validation Rules in SQL Server5 minutes
Performing Maintenance Tasks in SQL Server6 minutes
Setting up Backups and Audits in SQL Server6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Data Validation Techniques and Best Practices10 minutes
Activity: Create Validation Rules for TechHealth Analytics' Datasets10 minutes
Database Maintenance Tasks and Tools10 minutes
Activity: Test Maintenance Strategies for TechHealth Analytics10 minutes
Backup and Auditing in SQL Server10 minutes
Activity: Design a Backup and Audit Plan for TechHealth Analytics10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Data Validation Knowledge Check30 minutes
Database Maintenance Knowledge Assessment30 minutes
Backup and Auditing Strategies Knowledge Check30 minutes

In this module, you will explore how SQL Server integrates with Power BI to support data-driven decision-making. You will connect SQL Server with Power BI, create interactive reports and dashboards, enable real-time data analysis and visualization, and leverage Power BI to analyze TechHealth Analytics' health metrics through practical activities.

What's included

4 videos8 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 25 minutes

Transforming Data into Insights with Power BI2 minutes
Connecting SQL Server to Power BI10 minutes
Designing Interactive Dashboards in Power BI8 minutes
Simulating Real-Time Data Updates in Power BI with SQL Server5 minutes

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

BI Tools and SQL Server Integration Overview10 minutes
Setting up the DiscountTechDW Data Warehouse10 minutes
Setting Up the TechHealth Data Warehouse10 minutes
Activity: Integrate TechHealth Analytics Data with Power BI10 minutes
Creating Effective Reports and Dashboards10 minutes
Activity: Build a TechHealth Analytics Dashboard10 minutes
Real-time Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques10 minutes
Activity: Create Real-Time Visualizations for TechHealth Analytics10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

BI Tools Integration Knowledge Check30 minutes
Reporting and Dashboard Designing Skills Assessment30 minutes
Real-time Data Analysis Knowledge Check30 minutes

In this module, you will explore common challenges involved in integrating data from multiple sources and maintaining consistent data exchange. You will identify integration challenges and their solutions, design efficient data integration workflows, overcome data silos and standardization issues, and manage multi-source data streams to ensure accurate and reliable data across systems.

What's included

4 videos8 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 22 minutes

Overcoming Data Silos2 minutes
Implementing Data Integration Solutions5 minutes
Building Integration Workflows with SQL Server5 minutes
Handling Data Streams in SQL Server10 minutes

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Challenges and Solutions in Data Integration10 minutes
Activity: Identify Integration Challenges in TechHealth Analytics10 minutes
Workflow Design for Data Integration10 minutes
Activity: Develop Integration Workflows for TechHealth Analytics10 minutes
Managing Multi-Source Data Streams10 minutes
Flat File for DiscountTech Workflow10 minutes
Activity: Manage Multi-Source Data for TechHealth Analytics10 minutes
Wrapping Up and Congratulations!10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Data Integration Challenges Knowledge Assessment30 minutes
Workflow Design and Integration Knowledge Check30 minutes
Multi-source Data Stream Management Knowledge Assessment30 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Very basic at the beginning, but I have learned new things as the course progressed, and I also improved my previous knowledge on some topics

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