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.
Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools
This course is part of Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
Access provided by National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will explore the critical aspects of database security and learn how to implement role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions effectively. You will delve into data encryption techniques to secure sensitive information and ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations. Through practical exercises and case studies, you'll gain insights into identifying vulnerabilities and taking proactive measures to protect databases from potential breaches.
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5 videos11 readings3 assignments4 plugins
This module focuses on maintaining data integrity and system reliability through data validation techniques and routine maintenance strategies. You will learn to implement validation rules to prevent data errors, develop effective data backup plans, and utilize auditing tools to monitor changes. By the end of the module, you'll be equipped to maintain high-quality data standards, ensure reliable system performance, and track database activities for compliance.
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In this module, you will discover how to integrate SQL Server with business intelligence (BI) tools like Power BI to enhance data-driven decision-making. You will learn to create interactive reports and dashboards, enabling real-time data analysis and visualization. Through hands-on activities, you will connect TechHealth Analytics' data to Power BI, develop dynamic visualizations, and leverage these tools to support strategic business insights and metrics monitoring.
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4 videos8 readings3 assignments3 plugins
This module addresses the challenges of integrating and managing multi-source data streams to ensure consistent and accurate data exchange. You will learn about designing efficient data integration workflows, overcoming data silos, and maintaining data standardization. By applying practical solutions and strategies, you'll gain the knowledge needed to manage diverse data sources, enhance data flow, and support seamless operations in complex data environments.
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Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
This course has given me the the scope I was looking for, thank you so much @cursera and the ones make this real @SENATEC. Perseverance and hungry to keep learning more!!!
