Course Description

This two-day course explores the logic and behavior of the MicroStrategy engine. Students learn how the engine generates Structured Query Language (SQL) for a variety of reporting scenarios. After an overview of the MicroStrategy engine architecture, students focus on the SQL generated by the MicroStrategy engine for common reporting requirements such as advanced metrics, set qualification filters, and analytical engine features.

Students also explore ways to tune and optimize the MicroStrategy engine through the use of VLDB (Very Large Database) properties. Students learn what VLDB properties are and how they can be defined at different levels of a MicroStrategy project. Students review the most commonly used VLDB properties in certain categories, such as indexing, joins, pre/post statements, query optimizations, and tables.

Throughout the course, students gain hands-on practice via a series of exercises.

Course Summary

Next Public Course Dates

UK & Europe:

  • 7 - 8 October 2025
  • 21 - 22 October 2025
  • 4 - 5 November 2025

US & Canada:

  • 14 - 15 October 2025
  • 28 - 29 October 2025
  • 25 - 26 November 2025

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Prerequisites
  • None
Duration
  • 2 Days
Available Formats
  • Public Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Onsite

Testimonials

The trainer was INCREDIBLE. He was extremely passionate, made sure to consistently ask if anybody needed help, logged on early to answer any questions, and was an overall great human being.

, Hilton Grand Vacations

Without a doubt one of the best professional development courses I’ve taken. I would highly recommend.

, KPERS

Hands-down the best technical training I have taken! The methods of progressively building reports, adding complexity and features as time goes on, was fantastic.

, Cirrus Aircraft

Course Modules

Introduction to the MicroStrategy engine

  • The MicroStrategy engine at a glance
  • SQL generation process

Upcoming Public Virtual Live Instructor-led Course Dates

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