There's Something about SQL! : Microsoft Webcasts

SQL 2008 Readiness

beatrice — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:35:00 GMT

On the Microsoft website you can now find e-learning resources, webcasts and virtual labs to learn for free about the new features in SQL Server 2008.

Don't miss this great free chance to learn about it!

Links:

E-learning Collection 6187: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

https://www.microsoftelearning.com/eLearning/offerDetail.aspx?offerPriceId=139087

SQL Server 2008 Webcasts

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/2008/learning/webcasts.mspx

SQL 2008 Virtual Labs

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/SearchDisplay.aspx?culture=en-US&evtTypHero=4#eventType=4;culture=en-US;sortKey=;sortOrder=;pageEvent=false;hdnInitialCount=;kwdAny=sql%202008

- Beatrice Nicolini -

TechNet Webcast: SQL Server Performance Counter Guidance

beatrice — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:22:00 GMT

Monitoring performance on Microsoft SQL Server using perfmon can be difficult. There are many counters, and it is hard to determine what you should be looking for. Having a set list of counters and knowing what to look for can help SQL Server administrators determine whether performance issues exist, and how scalable their servers are. They can be used to indicate areas of focus when performance issues exist, possibly pointing to CPU, disk, memory, or SQL Server issues.

Presenters: Kartik Tamhane, Premier Field Engineer, Microsoft Corporation, and Venkata Raj Pochiraju, Senior Premier Field Engineer, Microsoft Corporation

Start Time:

Monday, November 19, 2007 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Language(s):	English.
Product(s):	SQL Server.
Audience(s):	IT Professionals.
Duration:	90 Minutes
Start Date:	Monday, November 19, 2007 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

To register click here.

- Beatrice Nicolini -

Coming Soon: SQL Server SoundBytes!

beatrice — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:24:00 GMT

The U.K. SQL Server PFE team is preparing, starting from September 2007, a series of SQL Server SoundBytes aimed to deliver proactive content to our Premier customer via Livemeeting.

Premier SoundByte sessions will be ideal for customers who need proactive information, for whom it may not be convenient to leave the office to come to a workshop.

Agenda is as follows:

Date	Title
3rd September 2007	SQL Server 2005 Database Clustering
17th September 2007	SQL Server 2005 Database Mirroring: Let the witness take the stand.
1st October 2007	SQL Server 2005 Configuration Best Practices
15th October 2007	Partitioned Tables and Indexes in SQL Server 2005
29th October 2007	SQL Server 2005 Memory Architecture
12th November 2007	SQL Server on SAN environment
26th November 2007	SQL Server 2005: Corruption Detection and Recovery
10th December 2007	SQL Server 2008

Please contact your TAM if you are interested in attending a SoundByte and they will nominate you to attend.

This is a UK delivery so the this is limited to UK Customer attendance.

If a customer has a global contract with local representation in the UK then the local TAM could book them onto the session.

TechNet Webcast: The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server

beatrice — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:29:00 GMT

Description: This session provides an overview of the next release of Microsoft SQL Server that is currently under development. The presenters will cover the core value proposition, major themes and scenarios, and some specific improvements, together with the new development processes Microsoft is using to build this release, the release timeline, and the disclosure calendar.

Presenter:	David Campbell, Technical Fellow, Microsoft Corporation
Audience(s):	IT Professional.
Start Date:	Monday, June 04, 2007 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Webcasts on SQL Server 2005 - New Entries!

beatrice — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:12:00 GMT

Just a quick update on the next webcasts available for SQL Server 2005 (and Sharepoint Services v3)!

SQL Server 2005 SP2 Tools and Improvements (Level 200)

Event Overview:

In this webcast, we discuss the broad range of tools available for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you are a database administrator or IT professional who is new to SQL Server 2005 or would like to see a few of the great scenarios enabled by SP2, you should attend this session. We cover several tools and features that are new or improved in SP2, including Management Studio, Best Practices Analyzer, multi-instance maintenance plans, custom reports, script generation, and the Copy Database Wizard.

Date:

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Recommended For:

IT professionals

SQL 2005 High Availability Webcast

Event Overview:

SQL Server 2005 is engineered to reduce both planned and unplanned downtime, provide solutions for disaster recovery, and provide greater system availability to database users through High Availability technologies. Come learn more about SQL 2005 High Availability.

Date:

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

9:00 AM Central Time (US & Canada)

Recommended For:

IT Professional.

If you're interested in Sharepoint Services, don't miss the:

Web Demonstration of Windows SharePoint Services v3!!!

The demonstration will include:

- Gantt Chart task lists

- Workflow approval to manage documents

- Blog and Wiki collaboration features

- New navigation and usability features

- RSS feed generation

The demonstration will give registrants the chance to:

- View the new features of v3

- Learn how SharePoint can benefit your business

- Ask questions of our presenter and organiser online

Date(s):

Live Web Demo > Whats New in SharePoint Services V3	30/03/2007 09:30
Live Web Demo > Whats New in SharePoint Services V3	04/05/2007 09:30

Note: ISC Software Solutions Ltd is a Microsoft Gold partner with specialisations in: Information Worker Solutions, Microsoft Business Solutions, Data Management Solutions.

Discover Microsoft Premier Support!

beatrice — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:27:00 GMT

A new webcast to discover Microsoft Premier Support in 60 minutes.

Event Overview: Add value to the management of your IT infrastructure with Microsoft Services Premier Support. Get just what you want, whether it is designated technical professionals that supervise all your support needs, problem resolution support that covers your systems 24/7, or training and workshops to keep your IT staff up-to-date on the latest technologies.

Date:

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Recommended For:

business decision makers

SQL Server 2005 - All the Webcasts to Upgrade your Skills!

beatrice — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:05:00 GMT

A good point to start with, if you need to upgrade your skills to SQL Server 2005, is the new Microsoft Webcasts Page entirely dedicated to this, at http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetsqlserver2005.mspx.

What's new this week:

Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

Friday, February 23, 2007

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS) is a completely redesigned, feature-rich, data-integration platform for the enterprise environment. In this webcast, we introduce you to the robust, enterprise-class capabilities of SSIS, including dedicated management functionality, a collaborative development environment, high scalability, and increased reliability. Join this session to learn how you can use SSIS to implement data quality, data profiling, and custom transforms in your organization.

SQL Server 2005 Express Tips and Tricks

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Sometimes even the most seasoned developers need helpful advice to make their jobs easier and their products better. Attend this webcast to learn some of these practical tips and tricks for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, the free database offering from Microsoft. In this session, we cover topics such as writing SELECT statements and reading query plans, using the SqlClient namespace, stored procedures, error handling, and transactions.

Migrate from Access to SQL Server

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is the next generation data management and analysis software that empowers authorized IT managers, application developers, and database administrators to access more insightful, meaningful and reliable data, helping you to deliver on the very real demands you face every day. Migrating to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 cost-effectively adds new functionality to your database applications and cuts costs and paperwork by providing real-time, self-service reporting to decision makers throughout Northup Grumman’s business. Attend this webcast to learn how SQL Server 2005 provides an integrated database management and analysis solution to help your IT staff.

Introducing a New Storage Format for Decimal and Numeric Data in SQL Server

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Do you have an application that depends on a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database? Are there tables in that database with columns that contain decimal values? If so, you may be able to reduce the size of those tables, and thereby reduce the size of the database. This webcast provides the details you need to use a new, more efficient storage format for decimal and numeric data. We also discuss the database size reduction you can expect, and the effect this may have on the performance of your applications.

Take a Lab and Win a GPS Navigator!

beatrice — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:56:00 GMT

Take any TechNet or MSDN virtual lab or labcast before March 31^st 2007: you can win a GPS navigator!

Here are the links to the TechNet labs available on SQL Server:

- SQL Server 2005
- SQL Server 2005 Upgrade
- SQL Server 2000

Preparing for DST changes in 2007

beatrice — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:20:00 GMT

In August of 2005 the United States Congress passed the Energy Policy Act, which changes the dates of both the start and end of daylight saving time (DST) from 2007.

While the change in daylight saving time applies to U.S. and Canada, it may have an impact also on customers who interact or integrate with systems that are based in North America or rely on such date/time for calculations.
Windows Client, windows Server, Windows Mobile, Sharepoint Services, Exchange Server and Office Outlook are some of the Microsoft Products which will be affected by the DTS changes.

Updates to these products are being developed and tested. Depending on the particular product or scenario, these updates will be released through Microsoft Customer Support Services (CSS), Hotfixes incorporated in Knowledge Base articles, Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and the Microsoft Download Center.

What you can do in the meanwhile to prepare your business for the change:

1. Check the Microsoft site: Preparing for daylight saving time changes in 2007

2. Participate on Microsoft Support WebCast: Deploying Microsoft Windows 2000 updates for daylight saving time changes for worldwide use, which is specifically focused on Microsoft Windows 2000. It talks about the registry changes and the time zones that are being updated. This WebCast also tells how to confirm that the updates have been applied, and then provides information about testing and rollback procedure.

New: TechNet Virtual Labs on SQL Server 2005

beatrice — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:57:00 GMT

New TechNet Virtual Labs on SQL Server 2005 have been uploaded!

They require no setup or installation, and they are completely for free!

Choose the ones that you need to improve your skills today:

•	*SQL Server Business Intelligence: Report Builder*
•	*SQL Server Business Intelligence: Integration Services*
•	*SQL Server Business Intelligence: Service Analysis*
•	*SQL Server Business Intelligence: Data Mining*
•	*SQL Server Business Intelligence: Business Scorecard Manager*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Self Guided Trial*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Integration Services*
•	*SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Enhancements*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Data Mining*
•	*Using XQuery with SQL Server 2005 XML Data*
•	*SQL Server 2005 SQL Query Tuning*
•	*SQL Server 2005 SQL Server and ADO.NET (Lab A)*
•	*SQL Server 2005 SQL Server and ADO.NET (Lab B)*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Web Services*
•	*SQL Server 2005 XML Capabilities*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Report Builder*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Service Broker*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Report Viewer Controls*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Server Management Objects*
•	*SQL Server 2005 Introduction to SQL Server Management Studio*

Check out the TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 Page. You could win a Microsoft Xbox 360!

Live Meeting: SQL Server 2005 Certifications

beatrice — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:12:00 GMT

When: January 23rd 7:30 AM PST and 5:00 PM PST

On January the 23rd you'll have the chance to participate to this Live Meeting with the Microsoft Certification team for a detailed explanation of the MCTS and MCITP certifications released last year for SQL Server 2005 DB developers, DBAs, and Business Intelligence.
It will be possible to ask questions about the roadmaps, associated learning products, and review the upgrade path from MCDBA.

Register here!