Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a comprehensive data platform that provides rich services for virtually any data type—helping businesses integrate, manage, and deliver data like never before. Take full advantage of the platform's powerful new features by acquiring the right training. Explore offerings from Microsoft Learning.
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Special offers
Check this section often for new and limited-time, special offers for training on SQL Server 2008.
For a limited time, you can receive a copy of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition when you enroll in and attend select SQL Server 2008 training with Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions.
Access Microsoft Press e-books and extensive how-to content about Microsoft products and related technologies. Refer to the following discount codes when you order.
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Microsoft Learning offers great deals on training, including:
A 40 percent discount off the price of select SQL Server 2008 books
A 20 percent discount off the price of a subscription to E-Learning Collection 2778: Writing Queries Using SQL Server 2008
A free e-learning subscription offer to Course 4331: Modifying Data in Tables in Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Written by industry experts Peter DeBetta, Greg Low, and Mark Whitehorn, Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 will lead you through major new features in SQL Server 2008, including security, administration, performance, high availability, and business intelligence. Register to download the e-book, and sign up for the Microsoft Press Book Connection newsletter, which provides news about upcoming releases and other special offers.
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