SQL & BI : Training

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

Whats new in SQL 2008?

EmmaB — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:19:24 GMT

To find out we have introduced 3 new modules of the what’s new in SQL Server 2008 eLearning

Take the Microsoft free eLearning Collection 6187: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

In this 3 hour on-line collection, IT Professionals will learn about the new features in SQL Server 2008. Topics covered within these clinics include:

· What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Enterprise Data Platform

· What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Business Intelligence

· What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Database Development

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

MOPPS training - thats Performance Point!

EmmaB — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:31:15 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. Participants will build on their base knowledge through extensive, hands on, exercises.

We have limited availability on these dates:

January 15^th. Edinburgh

January 22^nd – 25^th, Altrincham

New date added: January 8^th Maidenhead

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

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

Training opportunity for Oracle DBAs

EmmaB — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:07:41 GMT

A Microsoft Partner - Skyline - are offering a great opportunity for Oracle DBAs to attend training on SQL Server 2005. Skyline are a Partner that has strong skills in both technologies.

Here is the info from Skyline. Please contact them directly to discuss further.

SQL Server 2005 Training for Oracle Database Administrators

More and more frequently DBA jobs require multiple skill sets. We see many requests for Oracle DBA's with SQL Server 2005 DBA skills as a requirement. In today's competitive job marketplace knowing SQL Server 2005 is no longer considered a 'nice to have', it not only makes work life more interesting, it can inevitably pay off financially too.

This course provides an overview of SQL Server 2005 functionality for Oracle DBA's. The training programme is delivered by a leading Oracle & SQL Server Database expert, who offers an objective and detailed view of the respective technologies, whilst understanding and empathising with the perspective of the Oracle DBA.

Why should an Oracle DBA attend these courses?

• To extend their SQL skills.

• Understand the differences and similarities between Oracle DBMS & SQL Server.

• To be able to manage and maintain enterprise applications and data in a heterogeneous environment.

• To broaden their skills and become more marketable.

• To be able to evaluate both technologies objectively for future implementations.

• To help their organisations to reduce costs.

• To extend their role as custodian of corporate data.

• To protect themselves from potential or future changes in IT policy.

Pre-requisites - Working knowledge of Oracle Database Version 8i, 9i or 10g, 8i/9i/10g OCP (Oracle Certified Professional).

We will be running these courses from September 2007 through to April 2008. If you would like more details and to see the schedule, please visit:

http://www.skyline-training.uk.com/

Licensing made clear

EmmaB — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:03:54 GMT

There are now a number of tools available to our Partners to assist in understanding more about the Microsoft licensing model.

Licensing Basics section in Sales Toolkit explains the basics.
Licensing Reseller Handbook for a more indepth guide.
New content on the licensing section of the Partner Portal.
Licensing training available

Enjoy....

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

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

Don't be disappointed - extra dates for UK BI Bootcamp!

EmmaB — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:19:00 GMT

I recently blogged about BI Bootcamp training we are holding here in UK. Some courses have become fully booked so we have added some extra dates and some new locations.

Dates:

26th March: London
21st May: Altrincham

Overview:

This is a 5 day course with a combination of instructor-led sessions and hands-on exercises.

44CO018 - SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Bootcamp

To enrol:

Enrol now using the new Partner Learning Centre - click on the link above

If you are new to this tool and need some help you can the UK Partner Learning Centre Support number 0870 8509442 or mailto:ukplc@microsoft.com.

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!

Book this now!!! Training! BI!!!!

EmmaB — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:37:23 GMT

Hurrah hurrah - Our Partners have been asking me for indepth BI training - and its here!

This is a 5 day course with a combination of instructor-led sessions and hands-on exercises.

We ran this course as a pilot and the feedback was fantastic so we've booked 3 dates - but places are limited.

Overview:

44CO018 - SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Bootcamp

Dates:

26th Feb: London
19th March: Maidenhead
16th April: Maidenhead

To enrol:

Enrol now using the new Partner Learning Centre - click on the link above

If you are new to this tool and need some help you can the UK Partner Learning Centre Support number 0870 8509442 or mailto:ukplc@microsoft.com.

Marketing Training for Partners - new dates released

EmmaB — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:58:00 GMT

Marketing 101 – New dates for January & February

Due to high demand from partners, the following new dates have been added to Marketing 101.

This 1 day Instructor Led course is ‘ideal’ for new starters at a Microsoft partner responsible for marketing, and also partners taking their first steps into marketing activities.
- 9^th January in TVP Reading
- 25^th January in Scotland
- 5^th February in Manchester
- 13^th February in TVP Reading

Objectives
This session will equip marketing people with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to:

Begin to understand the underlying Microsoft technologies

Understand how the technology relates to Microsoft Go To Markets

Communicate to prospect, new and existing customers the business benefits of Microsoft technologies and associated partner services

Understand various Microsoft marketing services available

Select the appropriate service to create an effective marketing campaign.

Target Audience
Responsible for / involved in marketing at the partner - all marketing skill/experience levels.

Partners can find out further details and register to attend by visiting:
http://www.microsoft.co.uk/events/net/EventDetail.aspx?eventid=8446