Training: SQL Server 2008 Resources

Virtual Labs
Test drive Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and see how it can provide a scalable, high-performance database engine for mission-critical applications that require the highest levels of availability and security. Virtual labs are simple with no complex setup or installation required. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module.
TechNet Virtual Lab: Authoring Reports Using SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
TechNet Virtual Lab: Data Mining with SQL Server 2008
TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Change Data Capture (CDC) in SQL Server 2008
TechNet Virtual Lab: Learn How to Build Occasionally Connected Applications with SQL Server 2008
TechNet Virtual Lab: Partition Processing for DW
TechNet Virtual Lab: Plan Freezing with SQL Server 2008
TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services: Delivering Analysis Services capabilities through Microsoft Office
TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2008 Policy-Based Management
TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: Managing the Report Services Infrastructure
TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server Analysis Services: Build and Extending Analysis Services Solutions
TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server Analysis Services: Managing Analysis Services Solutions
TechNet Virtual Lab: Using Performance Studio in SQL Server 2008
TechNet Virtual Lab: Using SQL Server 2008 Resource Governor for Predictable Performance
TechNet Virtual Lab: What's new in SQL Server 2008 for Database Administrators
TechNet Virtual Lab: Working with the new DATE data type in SQL Server 2008
Webcasts: Live and On-Demand
Watch a webcast and get ready for the next release of Microsoft SQL Server. Tune in and see how SQL Server 2008 allows you to manage, monitor, secure, and optimize consolidated data systems effectively. We show you how to consolidate servers with multiple databases, consolidate data services through virtualization, and migrate databases easily. Also, learn how SQL Server 2008 provides a scalable infrastructure that can manage reports and analysis of any size and complexity, while making it easier for your users to access information.
· 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008:
http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42585
· Business Intelligence (BI):
http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42568
· Data Warehousing:
http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42569
· Mission-Critical Applications for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP): http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42570
Podcasts
Learn more about Microsoft SQL Server 2008 whenever and wherever you want. Stream or download these audio podcasts on to your favorite podcast software or mobile device, and quickly and easily access content with RSS feeds. These podcasts are free and do not require registration—just click, listen, and learn.
TechNet Radio: A Look Inside SQL CAT (Customer Advisory Team)
Original Air Date: March 25, 2008
WMA (8MB) MP3 (11MB)
TechNet Radio: SQL Server 2008 (Part 1 of 2): Security and Availability
Original Air Date: March 4, 2008
WMA (6MB) MP3 (9MB)
TechNet Radio: SQL Server 2008 Part 2 of 2: Management, Troubleshooting and Throttling
Original Air Date: March 11, 2008
WMA (9MB) MP3 (13MB)
More podcasts here
MP3: http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/en/BMO-PODCAST/TechNet_SQL_Server_MP3.xml
WMA: http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/en/BMO-PODCAST/TechNet_SQL_Server_WMA.xml
Free e-book: Introducing SQL Server 2008
http://csna01.libredigital.com/?urss1q2we6
Free e-learning offers
• Collection 6187: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (includes three free clinics):
• Clinic 6188: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Enterprise Data Platform
• Clinic 6189: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Business Intelligence
• Clinic 6190: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Database Development
• Clinic 6258 AE: New Features of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. This clinic provides a quick preview to developers, administrators, and users the key benefits of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services and features of Reporting Services in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.