FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• The class includes a certification set by the inventor Dan Linstedt.
• The class covers topics not found in the book, for example, hybrid Big Data architectures, best practices for Hadoop, cloud-based business intelligence solutions, real-time ingestion, and analysis of data, managed self-service BI, advanced modeling constructs, some conceptual theories and models.
• The class encourages unique discussions between the attendees and the trainer.
• In addition, the class includes a certification to the “Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner” which is more and more requested in the industry.

When we proposed the book to Dan Linstedt, we had a unique approach: get as much into the book as possible to increase the understanding of the Data Vault concepts in the industry. However, the number of pages between both covers has been limited by the publisher. Therefore, some concepts are missing in the book:

• Best practices for integrating Hadoop and other Big Data architectures.
• Hybrid Big Data architectures.
• Cloud-based business intelligence.
• Real-time ingestion and analysis of data.
• Managed Self-Service BI.
• Advanced modeling constructs.
• Additional conceptual theories and models.

The class encourages unique discussions on these topics (and the ones found in the book) between the attendees and the trainer. Our goal is to make the class a unique experience for you in this regard.

The markets are on Data Vault 1.0 and prospects don’t understand the differences between Data Vault 1.0 and 2.0. Training also provides you the opportunity to learn the underlying concepts of what you use every day and get some new and fresh ideas for your projects.

• Certification is a qualification that helps to get into Data Vault projects.
• Some clients already require that consultants are certified in Data Vault 2.0.
• Certification shows proof that students have understood the fundamentals of Data Vault 2.0.
• Certification increases the hourly rate of consultants.

This class can be completed with an online certification test. The certification is a multiple-choice test with 100 questions in 180 minutes. 70% of the points required to pass. 20% of the students typically fail. The certification test needs to be taken online after the event. The exam is available exactly 2 months directly after the training, no extensions are possible. Please also plan for the certification time when you choose the appropriate date for a training course.

The first attempt should take place soon after the course, we recommend around 2 weeks after the training. In case of a second attempt, we recommend doing the retake 1 month after the course.
After successful completion of the test, the student is granted the title “Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner”.

Yes. Students receive a certificate of participation from Scalefree International GmbH and can take private certification for the Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner (CDVP2®) by the DataVaultAlliance (DVA). If you don’t want to get certified, you can remove this option during registration for the training. By doing so, the training becomes a little cheaper.

No. This is not possible.

Yes. One free retake (online) is possible.

Yes. It is not possible to receive a certification without attending on a Data Vault 2.0 Boot Camp.

In-house Boot Camps have the same price as public ones.

Yes. For customer service, downgrading is allowed.

It is not possible to take the certification without attending the course.

No. We currently do not offer such certification to the public.

CDVDM = Certified Data Vault Data Modeler

It covers the basics of Data Vault Modeling, and certifies the individual to be focused on the Data Modeling components alone. It covers Hubs, Links, and Satellites. The exercises provided are for Data Modeling components only.

CDVP2® = Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner

It covers Architecture, Methodology, Implementation, and Data Vault Modeling. This course certifies individuals with project management to the implementer to data modelers and QA. We discuss language, common terminology, implementation standards, and best practices. We cover business data vaults, NoSQL platforms, Disciplined Agile Delivery, teaming, and data integration specifics. This class is the only one available by the creator and founder of the Data Vault itself. It has been upgraded to take advantage of Big Data solutions. We also cover MPP, data distribution, big data problems, data science and semi-structured information delivery. This class includes the standards, naming conventions and best practices for data movement and query logic – which you will not find anywhere else.

The practitioners come out of this course with complete, well-rounded knowledge of how and why to build enterprise global systems that meet the demands of today’s business intelligence programs.

Yes. For customer service, downgrading is allowed.

This depends on the already existing knowledge on Data Vault. If working in a Data Vault project took place and knowledge about the advantages of non-historized links for the provision of facts exists (just one topic from the modeling class), the modeling class is not necessary.

During the Data Vault 2.0 Boot Camp we talk about modeling, but not as detailed as in the modeling class.

Yes. We can always provide a customized inhouse training with content tailored to the needs of the client. Agenda and topics can be chosen from Data Vault 2.0 Boot Camp with Private Certification, Basic Data Vault 2.0 Modelling, and other topics available by Dan Linstedt.

Yes. We offer inhouse trainings only to groups of 8 attendees or more.

Yes. It is possible to provide the Data Vault 2.0 Boot Camp with Private Certification in 2 extra-long days instead of 3 normal days. Every day would start at 08:30 in the morning and go until 08:30 in the night. However, this setting is tough for students.

We offer English and German trainings. Please check the website for the equivalent dates.

Yes. Specific questions will be collected at the beginning of the training and during the training an will be discussed during training or towards the end of class.

Yes. All slides are the same. The only differences result in the fact that slides evolve over time. But all trainers are using the same slide decks.

Yes. The training covers bi-temporality with temporal PITs. In case of doubt, such questions will be handled on the white board.

Yes. The course covers hybrid architecture and Hadoop as a PSA (Persistent Staging Area), real-time and IoT. Furthermore, the application of Hive for Raw Data Vault will be discussed.

Yes, but not for inhouse training.

Yes, you can buy a PDF version via independent bookstores such as Google Play.

However, we provide the students only with the printed version of the book for free.

There are templates for Microsoft SSIS Packages in the book Building a Scalable Data Warehouse With Data Vault 2.0. But predefined templates don’t always make sense, because the loading process is dependent on the data base infrastructure.