Silico-Magnetic Intellience Corp. Launches Business Intelligence Training On CD-ROMs

October 3, 2006; 04:31 AM
Silico-Magnetic Intelligence Corp. (sqlusa.com) has today released a full-motion video and audio CD-ROM training course for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence suite. With the series, titled "Multi-Dimensional Business Intelligence on seven CD-ROMs," data warehouse/business intelligence developers, administrators and project managers will learn techniques for configuring, administering and programming for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Analysis Services databases, design OLAP cubes and mining structures.

Expert database, data warehouse and business intelligence architect Kalman Toth's friendly presentation style makes this complex technical subject matter easy to understand. At the conclusion of this course the learner will be prepared for successful data warehouse/business intelligence administration, design and programming for SQL Server 2005. The curriculum covers all the new features such as Management Studio, Business Intelligence Development Studio, OLAP cube browser, dashboard reports, interactive reports and corporate scorecards. DW/BI project manager can get familiar with the advanced BI platform from Microsoft and learn successful management of business intelligence projects.

The course is practical in nature, data warehouse/business intelligence architect, developer and administrator candidates should be able to pass job interviews and perform well in demanding environments.

Toth is a recognized international expert in database, data warehouse and multi-dimensional business intelligence design, modeling, programming and administration with specific expertise using the Microsoft SQL Server and Analysis Services technologies. He is the database consultant for large corporations such as Citibank, UBS, Deloitte and Touche, Dun and Bradstreet, Reuters, Lehman Brothers and popular consumer Web site companies.

All seven CD-ROMs contain full-motion screen image video with rich audio narration. This particular method of multimedia training represents the best learning environment for the student. It is also the most cost-effective way of acquiring business intelligence knowledge and data warehouse administration skills. Each CD-ROM chapter is broken down to 16 units, typically ten to 12 minutes in length. Students can replay each unit as many times as necessary to master it. Students can achieve verbal confidence - necessary for interview and performance on the
job - by repeating along loudly. Data warehouse and OLAP cube design can be mastered by the learner while playing the video lessons does them parallel by the expert trainer. MDX programming and data mining are also covered in the video course.

Mastering the seven CD-ROM SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence training series is equivalent to three years of on-the-job experience. That is the source of confidence for data warehouse/business intelligence candidates looking for their first jobs or to upgrade their knowledge in their current position. It is also the source of reassurance for IT professionals and project manager expanding their business intelligence skill set.

The training package is priced at $695 and is currently shipping.

More information and a free test drive is available at: www.sqlusa.com/businessintelligence/.