Microsoft Business Intelligence Practice Exam

Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) refers to the software tools for extracting intelligence and actionable insights from raw data. MSBI involves Microsoft SQL Server for data storage and Power BI, SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services), SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), and SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) for processing and intelligence or insights reporting. The practice involves data integration, analytics, reporting, and visualization.

Certification in Microsoft Business Intelligence attests to your skills and knowledge in designing, implementing, and managing BI solutions with SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS and SSRS. The practice involves data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and visualization.
Why is Microsoft Business Intelligence certification important?

• The certification validates your skills and knowledge in using MSBI tools.
• Boosts your credibility in data reporting and analysis roles.
• Validates your skills in designing and implementing BI solutions.
• Acts as a stepping stone for advanced analytics and reporting roles.
• Shows your expertise in integrating data from different sources.
• Increases your career opportunities in data analysis roles.

Who should take the Microsoft Business Intelligence Exam?

• Business Intelligence Developer
• Data Analyst
• Reporting Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Database Administrator
• BI Consultant
• Solutions Architect

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Microsoft Business Intelligence is evaluated for the following skills:

• Designing and implementing data models.
• Developing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows.
• Creating and managing interactive dashboards and reports.
• Integrating data from multiple sources using SSIS.
• Performing advanced data analysis with SSAS.
• Building visualizations using Power BI.
• Ensuring data accuracy and consistency across BI systems.
• Implementing data security and governance practices.

Microsoft Business Intelligence Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Microsoft Business Intelligence certification is as below -

1. SSIS Data Integration

• Designing ETL workflows.
• Configuring data sources and destinations.
• Error handling and data cleansing.

2. SSAS Data Modeling

• Multidimensional and tabular models.
• KPIs and calculated measures.
• Data models
  

3. SSRS Reporting

• Paginated reports.
• Report parameters and subscriptions.
• Report server configurations.

4. Power BI Visualization

• Dashboards and visualizations.
• Connect to various data sources.
• Implement DAX
  

5. Understanding Data Security and Governance:

• Row-level security
  
• Data encryption
  
• User access and permissions.

6. Understanding BI Project Lifecycle:

• Plan and design BI solutions.
• Test and deploy BI projects.
• Monitor and optimize BI performance.