Course Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to upgrade their SQL Server 2005 skills to SQL Server 2008.
After completing this course, students will be able to:- Describe the new features of SQL Server 2008.- Manage SQL Server 2008.- Optimize SQL Server 2008.- Secure a SQL Server 2008 Database.- Develop databases with SQL Server 2008.- Create and maintain highly available SQL Server 2008 databases.- Create and use a SQL Server 2008 data warehouse.- Use SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services.- Use SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services.
This course is intended for experienced SQL Server 2005 developers and database administrators who want to upgrade their skills to SQL Server 2008.
Agenda
Introduction to SQL Server 2008
- The Evolution of SQL Server
- Preparing for SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 Manageability Enhancements
- Configuration Servers
- Policy-Based Management
SQL Server 2008 Performance Enhancements
- Managing Workloads with Resource Governor
- Monitoring Performance with the Data Collector
- Managing Performance with Plan Freezing
SQL Server 2008 Security Enhancements
- Encrypting Databases
- Auditing All Actions
SQL Server 2008 Database Development Enhancements
- Developer Tool Enhancements
- Data Type Enhancements
- Working with Spatial Data
SQL Server 2008 Availability Enhancements
- Always On Technologies
- Transactional Peer-to-Peer Replication
SQL Server 2008 Data Warehousing Enhancements
- ETL Enhancements
- Using Partitioned Tables
- Optimizing Data Storage
SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Enhancements
- Reporting Services Architecture and Management
- Authoring Reports
- Report Processing and Rendering
SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Enhancements
- Multidimensional Analysis with SQL Server Analysis Services
- Data Mining with SQL Server Analysis Services
Comments
Virtual 6158 Updating Your SQL Server® 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008 Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.