SQL & BI : Events

PerformancePoint events

EmmaB — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:39:55 GMT

Just seen these PerformancePoint events through the partner community. Partners can invite their customers to the morning event and then join them at lunch and attend the afternoon event.

Events for Customers:

Monday 19^th November - AM - Cardinal Place, London

Register here or call 0870 166 6680 ref 6729

Wednesday 28^th November - AM - Cardinal Place, London

Register here or call 0870 166 6680 ref 6839

Tuesday 22^nd January - AM - Microsoft, Edinburgh

Register here or call 0870 166 6680 ref 5870

Events for Partners:

Monday 19^th November - PM - Cardinal Place, London

Register here or call 0870 166 6680 ref 6834

Wednesday 28^th November - PM - Cardinal Place, London

Register here or call 0870 166 6680 ref 6838

Tuesday 22^nd January - PM - Microsoft, Edinburgh

Register here or call: 0870 166 6680 ref 6303

OBA Training

EmmaB — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:54:10 GMT

Office Business Applications (OBA) Technical Briefing

This two day technical briefing explores an emerging category of applications, known as Office Business Applications (OBA). It explores the technologies that underpin them, in particular Microsoft Office 2007, Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Office SharePoint Services, and Open XML.

This two-day course is run as a seminar, and the labs are provided as a take-away for attendees to go through in their own time.

Dates currently scheduled are:

December 17^th - 18^th, Maidenhead

January 24^th – 25^th, London

A November date will soon be scheduled and will appear on the link below.

For more information and to enrol: https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/search.aspx?ssid=A4EC2B86F4734C18886C73B4076FEE44

MOPPS training available

EmmaB — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:49:34 GMT

Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Technical training.

This four day instructor-led workshop provides students with the knowledge and skills to architect and build Business Intelligence solutions using Microsoft® Office PerformancePoint Server 2007. This session covers both Monitoring and Analytics and Planning. Through extensive hands on exercises participants will build on their base knowledge.

Dates currently scheduled are:

November 20 – 23^rd, London

December 18^th – 21^st, Maidenhead

January 22^nd – 25^th, Leeds

For more information and to enrol: https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/search.aspx?ssid=C06EE50879C54AF0B66F53466EA43CFC

UK BI Community Day

EmmaB — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:59:00 GMT

We are holding a Community event for our UK Partners that have attained the Data Management Competency.

Please look at the below details and register....

Data Management Partner BI Community Event – 27th September 2007

Dear Partner,

I would like to invite you to an exclusive event held for Microsoft Partners with the Data Management Competency.

To support the investment that you have made in achieving this competency we are hosting an exclusive Managed Partner briefing that will deepen your understanding of our strategy and future roadmap for our BI and Data Management solutions.

Please save this date in your diary and join us for this important event.

Event Overview

Microsoft Business Intelligence is a complete offering, enabling all decision-makers to drive increased business performance at strategic, tactical and organisational levels. By reaching every employee — from information worker to CEO — by adding value to every decision, integrating process and promoting collaboration, Microsoft Business Intelligence solutions help increase the impact of all employees, and the businesses they represent.

Why Join us?

Analyst overview from Freeform Dynamics on some recent research findings into the issues and opportunities for partners around Business Intelligence.

Listen to the latest developments of SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008, and a heads-up on why Data Protection Manager is important to Data Management partners.

Hear the latest details on Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 and the upcoming launch.

Agenda

09:00AM Registration

09:30AM Introduction

09:45AM Recent BI Research – Dale Vile –Freeform Dynamics

10:15AM Update on SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2008

11:00AM Break

11:15AM Data Protection Manager

11:30AM Update on MOPPS 2007

12:00PM Call to Action

12:15PM Lunch

13:30PM Close

Register

https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-GB&eventid=1032349921

Or telephone: 0870 166 6653

Location

De Vere West One

West One

9-10 Portland Place

London

W1B 1PR

http://www.devere.co.uk/venues/West-One/business-services.aspx

I look forward to seeing you there.

ISV Partner Kick-off Event

EmmaB — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:16:39 GMT

Thursday 13th September at Thames Valley Park, Reading.

What will we be talking about?

new business development tools and initiatives that we'll be launching and running over the next twelve months.
new approach to the conundrum of how to demonstrate revenue influence without becoming a Microsoft licensing expert!
sharing our plan for delivering some exciting new technologies along with the programmes we'll be running to support them.

If you'd like to attend - please click on the following link to register:

ISV Kick-off Event - Sept 13th

or call 0870 166 6680 and quote reference 5947

2007 PASS Community Summit

EmmaB — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:25:36 GMT

Why attend Summit 2007?

Network with other industry professionals to build your professional & personal network, select from over 125 technical sessions on SQL Server & Business Intelligence, research the newest products & services available at the large PASS Summit expo

Find out more

TechEd IT Forum 2007

EmmaB — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:33:59 GMT

TechEd IT Forum is Microsoft's European conference providing IT professionals with technical training, information & community resources.

When? 11th- 16th Nov

Where? Barcelona, Spain

Early Bird discount until 28th Sept 2007.

There will be a number of sessions on SQL Server & BI.

Find the sessions here

SQL Server 2008 July CTP released

EmmaB — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:07:42 GMT

Today, Microsoft released the July Community Technical Preview (CTP) for SQL Server 2008. The release makes available several performance and feature enhancements designed to support customers’ mission-critical platform and enable pervasive insight across the enterprise.

The release of the July CTP continues the strong momentum of SQL Server 2008, which is on track to RTM in Q2 of CY08.

In addition, we have made available a ton of new content on SQL Server 2008 for our customers and partners. The content is focused around key “workloads” for SQL Server 2008 specifically – OLTP, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Server Consolidation and Data Programmability. (see below for details)

Just take a look here: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/futureversion/default.mspx

You can download the SQL Server 2008 July CTP at: http://connect.microsoft.com/sqlserver/

What’s new by CTP

· Features organized by pillar

· June CTP Feature-focused LiveMeetings

SQL Server 2008 Overview Whitepapers

· SQL Server 2008 What’s New

· Business Intelligence

· Data Warehousing

· Data Programmability

· Online Transaction Processing

· Server Consolidation

SQL Server 2008 Video Presentations

· Microsoft SQL Server Data Platform Vision – SQL Server Expert Series

· Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Pervasive Insight Vision – SQL Server Expert Series

· SQL Server 2008 Data Warehousing Vision – SQL Server Expert Series

· Enterprise Data Platform Vision – SQL Server Expert Series

· SQL Server 2008 Dynamic Development Enhancements – SQL Server Expert Series

· SQL Server 2008 ADO.NET – SQL Server Expert Series

· SQL Server 2008 Beyond Relational – SQL Server Expert Series

· Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Data Mining Enhancements – SQL Server Expert Series

SQL Server 2008 On-Demand and Scheduled Webcasts and LiveMeetings

· The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server: Overview

· The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server: Data Warehousing Enhancements

· SQL Server 2008 Data Management Overview

· The value of Business Intelligence with SQL Server 2008

· Server Consolidation with SQL Server

· The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server: Manageability Overview

· Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Beyond Relational

SQL Server 2008 Learning Resources

· MS Learning Clinic 7045: What's New in Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008

· SQL Server 2008 Books Online

SQL Server 2008 launch date announced

EmmaB — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:39:48 GMT

In case you missed it - at the recent Worldwide Partner Conference we announced the date for the joint launch of SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008......

In anticipation for the most significant Microsoft enterprise event in the next year, Kevin Turner announced that Windows Server^® 2008, Visual Studio^® 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server™ 2008 will launch together at an event in Los Angeles on Feb. 27, 2008, kicking off hundreds of launch events around the world. As the next wave of innovation from Microsoft’s Server and Tools Business, these three products will provide a reliable and security-enhanced enterprise platform, serve as the foundation for the next generation of Web-based service applications, and broadly support virtualization and business intelligence. Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 represent tremendous opportunities for partners and customers, and as part of the launch wave throughout 2008, Microsoft is planning extensive and far-reaching IT pro, developer and partner outreach, including worldwide training, online and virtual events, as well as myriad resources that will be made available in the coming months to help ensure partners and customers are ready to capitalize on the new benefits offered by these products.

From a SQL Server perspective, we did give more details that SQL Server 2008 would release in Q2 CY2008 (after the launch). For more details look here http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/futureversion/default.mspx

"Katmai" Anchor for BI Strategy

EmmaB — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:00:21 GMT

The first Microsoft BI Conference has taken place and as expected there have been some announcements!

Take a look at this summary on Microsoft Watch.

"Today, during its Business Intelligence Conference, Microsoft affirmed that next version SQL Server, code name Katmai, would ship in 2008. Jeff Raikes, president of Microsoft's Business division, described SQL Server as the "base" for the company's business intelligence strategy.... "

Article here

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference

EmmaB — Tue, 01 May 2007 21:33:14 GMT

This year's event runs from 10 - 12 July at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, with special pre-conference meetings and activities taking place on 9 July.

As well as offering the opportunity to connect with Microsoft leaders, network and build alliances with your peers, the Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 has been designed around feedback from our Partners.

The conference will include:

Networking and face-to-face interactions with over 7,000 Partners as well as Microsoft's UK and global management teams
Inside information shared by top Microsoft executives - including keynote sessions from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and others, outlining Microsoft's vision and strategy for the coming year
A selection of 150 breakout sessions showcasing current and future Microsoft initiatives and technologies
**New for 2007** UK Regional session. Hear the UK strategy from Microsoft's General Manager Gordon Frazer

Book now!

Last year's conference sold out with over 7,000 attendees, including 440 Partners from the UK. The cost is $1595 (approx £850).

Find out more

More UK BI Bootcamps

EmmaB — Tue, 01 May 2007 21:23:39 GMT

Due to high popularity, we have just released 2 more dates for UK BI Bootcamps. Many of you have been asking me for this so please take a look and get booked on.

Duration: 5 days

Dates:

11th June 2007 @ London

25th June 2007 @ Maidenhead

Overview

With the release of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft has completely re-architected their Business Intelligence (BI) platform. Veteran BI professionals who want to upgrade their skills and newcomers alike will learn how to apply key BI concepts using the new 2005 Integration Services (formerly DTS), Analysis Services, and Reporting Services.

Book here

44CO018 - SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Bootcamp

TechNet SQL Training UK

EmmaB — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:31:41 GMT

Just spotted these SQL Server courses on TechNet....

24 April 2007, Manchester: Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

At this event we'll look at SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and the components and features that make up the Reporting Services platform. At the end of the session you should be able to create and publish reports to enhance your organisation's business knowledge.

31 May 2007, Reading: Advanced SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

Learn about the advanced techniques for building reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services and the Microsoft Visual Studio-based Report Designer. Other topics at this event include using the built-in expression language, report parameterisation and supporting multiple data sources. Receive a walk-through of sample reports and discover tips and tricks for using the Report Definition Language (RDL).

And now for all you American BI Partners

EmmaB — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:54:44 GMT

Its all training.. training.. training here at Microsoft!

I recently announced BI training in UK - but here are some US dates from our colleagues over the other side of the pond....

Attend the Microsoft Business Intelligence Partner Boot Camp and learn about how to implement, design and sell solutions based on the Microsoft BI stack - including SQL Server 2005, the 2007 Office System, Microsoft ProClarity Analytics 6, and Business Scorecard Manager 2005!

Dates and location of scheduled BI Boot Camps:

March 6 – 9 Reston, VA - Federal

March 13 – 16 Malvern, PA

March 27 – 30 Boston, MA

April 3 – 6 Dallas, TX

April 17 – 20 Phoenix, AZ

April 24 – 27 Irvine, CA

May 1 – 4 New York

May 15 – 18 Bloomington, MN

May 22 – 25 Bellevue, WA

June 5 – 8 Chicago, IL

June 19 – 22 Atlanta, GA

Depending on the level of knowledge you’re looking for, you can attend one, two, three or all four days of the training. Please make sure you register for each day of the training you wish to attend.

register today!

Kimball is coming to town

EmmaB — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:50:26 GMT

Dimensional Modeling in Depth by Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross

24-27 April 2007 | London

Rarely available in the UK!

Dr. Ralph Kimball is as an innovator, writer, educator, speaker and consultant in the field of data warehousing. And he is coming to London to deliver a 4-day course.

In addition, Microsoft can offer you a 10% discount.

The Course:

Excellence in dimensional modeling remains the keystone of a well designed data warehouse. Dimensional Modeling in Depth on 24-27 April 2007 in London is your opportunity to learn from the industry's dimensional modeling leaders - Dr. Ralph Kimball & Margy Ross.

(co-authors of The Data Warehouse Toolkit and The Data Warehouse Lifecycle Toolkit)

4 days of learning on:

Classic dimensional modeling from beginning to advanced issues
Snowflaking, degenerate dimensions and the surrogate key pipeline
Slowly changing dimensions, hybrid dimensions and rapidly changing monster dimension
Myths and misconceptions about dimensional modeling
And much more!

The discount:

Complete overview, course outline & discount form is here.

You need to use this form with the Microsoft logo to be eligible for the discount of 10% off the course fee.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in business!