Virtual Labs enable you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products and technologies through a series of guided, hands-on labs that you can complete in 90 minutes or less. There is no complex setup or installation required, and you can use Virtual Labs online immediately, free.
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StartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn on how to upgrade to SQL Server 2012.You will learn how to use SQL Server Upgrade Advisor and Distributed Replay to upgrade a SQL Server 2005/2008 database to SQL Server 2012.
SQL Server 2012 - Upgrading to SQL Server 2012 (SQL 151)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn on how to upgrade to SQL Server 2012.You will learn how to use SQL Server Upgrade Advisor and Distributed Replay to upgrade a SQL Server 2005/2008 database to SQL Server 2012.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn how to deploy SQL Server on Windows Server core, and how configure connectivity and management of a Windows Server core based installation.
SQL Server 2012 - Installing and managing SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server Core (SQL 153)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn how to deploy SQL Server on Windows Server core, and how configure connectivity and management of a Windows Server core based installation.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn take advantage of the new AlwaysOn features in SQL Server 2012. You will learn how to implement High-Availability and Data Recovery using SQL Server 2012 Availability Groups.
SQL Server 2012: AlwaysOn Availability Groups (SQL 142)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn take advantage of the new AlwaysOn features in SQL Server 2012. You will learn how to implement High-Availability and Data Recovery using SQL Server 2012 Availability Groups.
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StartIn this lab you will create a PowerPivot workbook that will import and integrate data from a SQL Server database, a data feed and the SQL Server Reporting Services report created in Lab05A (there is no requirement that you have completed this lab first).
Creating a PowerPivot Model and Report in the Excel Client (SQL 102)
In this lab you will create a PowerPivot workbook that will import and integrate data from a SQL Server database, a data feed and the SQL Server Reporting Services report created in Lab05A (there is no requirement that you have completed this lab first).
StartStartThis lab covers how to use data analysis expressions (DAX) to create calculated columns and multi-dimensional calculations using Excel 2010 PowerPivot.
Defining DAX Calculations with Microsoft PowerPivot for Excel 2010 (SQL 105)
This lab covers how to use data analysis expressions (DAX) to create calculated columns and multi-dimensional calculations using Excel 2010 PowerPivot.
StartStartIn this lab, learn how to implement Database Mirroring on SQL Server 2008 R2.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: Database Mirroring (SQL 107)
In this lab, learn how to implement Database Mirroring on SQL Server 2008 R2.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn take advantage of the new AlwaysOn features in SQL Server 2012. You will learn how to implement High-Availability and Data Recovery using SQL Server 2012 Availability Groups.
SQL Server 2012: AlwaysOn Availability Groups (SQL 142)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn take advantage of the new AlwaysOn features in SQL Server 2012. You will learn how to implement High-Availability and Data Recovery using SQL Server 2012 Availability Groups.
StartStartIn this lab, learn how to perform upgrades from SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008 R2.
SQL Upgrade: Upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SQL 146)
In this lab, learn how to perform upgrades from SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008 R2.
StartStartThis lab covers how to create reports using SQL Server 2008 R2 - Report Builder 3.0.
Creating a Report with Report Builder 3.0 (SQL 115)
This lab covers how to create reports using SQL Server 2008 R2 - Report Builder 3.0.
StartStartThis lab is a technical introduction to Power View. It walks you through the process of how to build reports using Power View and includes working with BI Semantic Models to deliver the optimal Power View experience for your end users.
Exploring Power View (SQL 140)
This lab is a technical introduction to Power View. It walks you through the process of how to build reports using Power View and includes working with BI Semantic Models to deliver the optimal Power View experience for your end users.
StartStartImporting and Developing a BI Semantic Model in Microsoft Visual Studio.
Importing and Developing a BI Semantic Model in Microsoft Visual Studio (SQL 141)
Importing and Developing a BI Semantic Model in Microsoft Visual Studio.
StartStartIn this lab, learn how to implement Contained Databases in SQL Server 2012.
SQL Server 2012 - Working with Contained Databases (SQL 145)
In this lab, learn how to implement Contained Databases in SQL Server 2012.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn about new manageability features in SQL Server 2012. You will learn how to take advantage of new features in SQL Server Management Tools, PowerShell, and features that will increase your productivity.
SQL Server 2012 - What's new in Manageability (SQL 147)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn about new manageability features in SQL Server 2012. You will learn how to take advantage of new features in SQL Server Management Tools, PowerShell, and features that will increase your productivity.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will build out a network environment that includes a Domain Controller, an multiple instances of SQL Server 2012.
SQL Server 2012 - Installation and Configuration (SQL 149)
In this hands-on-lab you will build out a network environment that includes a Domain Controller, an multiple instances of SQL Server 2012.
StartStartIn this in hands-on-lab you will learn how to implement security and compliance in SQL Server 2012.
SQL Server 2012 - Security and Compliance (SQL 150)
In this in hands-on-lab you will learn how to implement security and compliance in SQL Server 2012.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn on how to upgrade to SQL Server 2012.You will learn how to use SQL Server Upgrade Advisor and Distributed Replay to upgrade a SQL Server 2005/2008 database to SQL Server 2012.
SQL Server 2012 - Upgrading to SQL Server 2012 (SQL 151)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn on how to upgrade to SQL Server 2012.You will learn how to use SQL Server Upgrade Advisor and Distributed Replay to upgrade a SQL Server 2005/2008 database to SQL Server 2012.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn about the new T-SQL enhancements for SQL Server 2012.You will learn about new scalar functions, T-SQL constructs and how to take advantage of these new features.
SQL Server 2012 - What's new in T-SQL (SQL 152)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn about the new T-SQL enhancements for SQL Server 2012.You will learn about new scalar functions, T-SQL constructs and how to take advantage of these new features.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn how to deploy SQL Server on Windows Server core, and how configure connectivity and management of a Windows Server core based installation.
SQL Server 2012 - Installing and managing SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server Core (SQL 153)
In this hands-on-lab you will learn how to deploy SQL Server on Windows Server core, and how configure connectivity and management of a Windows Server core based installation.
StartStartIn this hands-on-lab you will learn about the enhancements in SQL Server 2012 for Data warehousing.
SQL Server 2012 - What's new in Data warehousing and EIM
In this hands-on-lab you will learn about the enhancements in SQL Server 2012 for Data warehousing.
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