We are pleased to announce that the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 courses are now available on the MVA. We have released 5 courses as the first part of SQL materials.

Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 : Analysis Services and Credible, Consistent data

Learn about the new features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 that will provide you with Breakthrough Insights into your data. You’ll learn about Self-Service Alerting, Reporting and Analysis Services and Power View and how to integrate your SQL solutions with other Microsoft technologies like SharePoint and Excel.

Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 : Reporting Services and Visualization

This course takes a deeper look into the technologies in SQL Server 2012 that will help turn your Business Intelligence in true Business Analytics using advanced technologies like Semantic Models in Analysis Services and Data Analysis Expressions.

Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 : Scalable Data Warehouse and Beyond Relational

This course will teach you when and how to use symmetrical multiprocessing vs. massively parallel processing and how to use columnstore technology to revolutionize your data warehouse query performance.

Cloud on your terms with Microsoft SQL server 2012 : Scale On Demand

What is the best platform for your solution, is it on premises, in the cloud or is a hybrid approach the way to go? This course explains the factors you need to consider and how to make the right decisions, do you have performance, control or security concerns? This course will guide you to the solution that is right for you.

Mission Critical Confidence using Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Solutions need to be reliable to give your company a competitive advantage. This course explains the security and reliability features of SQL Server 2012 that will allow you to create dependable Mission Critical Applications using AlwaysOn, Availability Groups and other High Availability enhancements.

For these courses and additional information also visit the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Landing Page

We are pleased to announce that the Windows Server “8” First Look course is now available on the MVA.

Release to coincide with the release of the preview bits this first look is a single module course covering the product. There are many new features and updates and in this short course we can only cover these at a high level, the deeper dive into the product will come in a few months.

Windows Server “8” First Look

The latest edition of the MVA Preview show on TechNet Radio’s IT Time series is now live.

This edition looks at the upcoming release of the Windows Server “8”, SQL Server 2012 and System Center 2012 Operations Manager courses.

Also we will preview of what you can expect for each as well as courses on Windows XP to Windows 7 migration and Windows Intune.

TechNet Radio: IT Time - Microsoft Virtual Academy Preview – Windows "8", SQL Server 2012 and System Center 2012