Training and Events

Microsoft and its partners provide many alternatives for learning more about SQL Server, as well as other Microsoft products, technologies, and services. Review the variety of resources available and choose the options that best suit your learning style.

Attend the Largest SQL Server Educational Event for the Latest on SQL Server 2005Attend the Largest SQL Server Educational Event for the Latest on SQL Server 2005

Register for the 2005 PASS Community Summit by August 31, 2005 for just $1,495. One-year complimentary PASS membership is also included.

Microsoft and Attunity Present: Operational Data Store with SQL Server Integration ServicesMicrosoft and Attunity Present: Operational Data Store with SQL Server Integration Services

Microsoft and Attunity partner together to help you gain better insight into your business while reducing the cost and complexity of deploying real-time enterprise business solutions. Learn how in this webinar.


Training and Certification

Free E–Learning for SQL Server 2005 until November 1, 2006

Online learning modules help database professionals and developers take advantage of new product features in SQL Server 2005.

Find SQL Server Training

Increase your market value with these educational resources. Choose from online and instructor-led courses as well as books.

SQL Server 2005 Training Partners

Find expert partners that offer training to facilitate the development and deployment of applications based on SQL Server 2005.

New Course Provides a Fast Track to Learn SQL Server

Register for Course 2723: SQL Server 2000 for Experienced Database Professionals, which is designed to meet the needs of database professionals who are already experienced in Oracle, IBM DB2, and Sybase, and who want to learn SQL Server.

Designing and Implementing Databases with SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

Use this preparation guide to get ready for Exam 70-229, which measures your ability to design and implement database solutions by using SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.

Installing, Configuring, and Administering SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

Study this preparation guide for Exam 70-228, which measures your ability to administer and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator

Learn more about the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential, the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer databases in SQL Server.

Six Steps to Certification

Prove your advanced skills and experience with Microsoft technologies by becoming certified. Microsoft certification helps organizations identify the best in the industry. Visit the Microsoft Learning site to learn more.

SQL Server 2000 Product Center

Explore this one-stop shop on the Microsoft Learning site for all your SQL Server training and certification needs.

SQL Server 2000 Resource Kit

Maximize the performance and productivity of the premier relational database management system with these official tools and resources. Order this invaluable reference from Microsoft Press.

SQL Server Books

Get more information about SQL Server technologies from these selected references.


Events

Microsoft Events

Learn about upcoming seminars, trade shows, and conferences sponsored or supported by Microsoft. Locate an event and register today on the Microsoft Events site.

Events for SQL Server  RSS

Realize Student Success through the Strategic Academic Enterprise

Chicago, Illinois, Microsoft Corporation, Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Microsoft Partner Business Solution Briefing for Capital Markets

New York, New York, Microsoft Office - New York City, Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

TechNet Events Presents: Managing Your Heterogeneous Environment

Denver, Colorado, Microsoft Desert Mountain District: Denver, CO, Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Business Optimization Event: Business Intelligence and SQL Server

Grand Rapids, Michigan, New Horizons - Michigan, Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Business Optimization Event: Business Intelligence and SQL Server

Southfield, Michigan, Microsoft Office - Detroit, Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:30:00 GMT


Live Webcasts for SQL Server  RSS

MSDN Webcast: Overview of SQL Server StreamInsight (Level 200)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT

TechNet Webcast: Thrive Live! SQL Server Locking and Blocking Made Simple (Level 200)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Cloud Computing Webcast Series - 'Why Microsoft has the best cloud computing story.'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

MSDN Webcast: SQL Server 2008 R2 Support for Up to 256 Logical Processors (Level 200)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Cloud Computing Webcast Series - 'The Business Value of Online Services'

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT


On-Demand Webcasts for SQL Server  RSS

Momentum Webcast: Emerge Stronger with Microsoft BI: Operational Improvement (Level 100)

Momentum Webcast: Emerge Stronger with Microsoft Business Intelligence (Level 100)

Momentum Webcast: Emerge Stronger with Business Intelligence: Finance and Cost Management (Level 100)

Momentum Webcast: Emerge Stronger with Business Intelligence (Level 100)

IT Manager Webcast: How Microsoft IT Manages Vendor Development Projects (Level 300)

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