Before attending this course, students must: 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 |