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Do you have work experience working with Microsoft® SQL Server® code-named 'Denali'? Want to help us create the first set of Denali exams? Here’s your chance! We are looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the following exams: 70-460 PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining...

Sitting here at PDC this week and watching the loooooonnnng line for the Azure hands-on labs.   Wow! Not at PDC, or perhaps you are but you don’t think the camera or mouse is worth the wait?  Try out the new training from Channel 9 online.  On Tuesday, November 17 th , Channel 9 launches...

Sitting here at PDC this week and watching the loooooonnnng line for the Azure hands-on labs.   Wow! Not at PDC, or perhaps you are but you don’t think the camera or mouse is worth the wait?  Try out the new training from Channel 9 online.  On Tuesday, November 17 th , Channel 9 launches...

Whether you are currently unemployed, looking for a promotion, or trying to become indispensible in your existing role, we have learning paths and guidance to help you get trained for some of the top IT and developer job roles in the industry. These learning paths focus on popular applications and technologies...

In 2010, we will be creating online communities where people can contribute and collaborate on exam questions for several live exams. We hope to establish a community-based item pool that not only taps into the real-world expertise of industry professionals but also opens the door for more influencers...

Looking to ramp up on SQL Server 2008? We just released a new 16-hour e-learning collection (8 individual two-hour courses): Get it here: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008

This truly is an exciting day for me personally and all of us here at Team MCT. To see this event coming to life and running is great. In 12 hours, I will be starting the Opening session for the MCT Virtual Summit. We are well over a thousand people in attendance and climbing every hour, I find that...

We posted on the debut of the new MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-433): Microsoft SQL Server 2008—Database Development book last Thursday. And a week later it already tops the list of Amazon’s bestselling SQL Server titles. Congratulations to authors Tobias Thernstrom, Ann Weber, and...

We’re seeing a tremendous demand for Business Intelligence books. The field is growing, even in a down economy. This is basically a reflection of the need to make sense of an enormous, and ever-expanding, quantity of data. And also SQL Server’s maturity as a platform for BI and its smoother...

Just a quick post to say that MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-433): Microsoft SQL Server 2008—Database Development   (ISBN: 978-0735626393; 496 pages; Microsoft Press, 2009), by Tobias Thernström, Ann Weber, Mike Hotek, and GrandMasters, has shipped to the printer!       ...

Rob Boek s sessions on how to prepare for the Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam were fabulous. If you missed the Live Meetings, you can still watch the recording. Preparing for your Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam (70-432) Check out the full...

Rob Boek, Microsoft Certified Trainer, will be presenting two exam coaching sessions tomorrow (Tuesday) to help folks get ready for the Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam (70-432). I knew this would be a popular session, but WOW there sure are a lot of folks registered. There...

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008—Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance , by Erik Veerman, Teo Lachev, and Dejan Sarka of Solid Quality Mentors (ISBN: 9780735626362)    and Microsoft ASP.NET and AJAX: Architecting Web Applications , by Dino Esposito...

Okay – I will try to post without causing a ruckus.   Let’s see if I can do it! Announcement: In accordance with this commitment, Microsoft Learning will retire 12 exams on March 31, 2009. These exams focus on technologies no longer included in Microsoft mainstream support, and are requirements...

We received an email from Aaron C. asking about Training Kits for Microsoft certification upgrade exams: “Will a book be created for 70-453? I have noticed that some of the upgrade exams are not getting books created. When I was taking 70-648 I needed to read both books for 640 and 642. My next task...

Haven’t upgraded your MCDBA certification yet? It’s time—check out this course to get a fast start: 6317, Upgrading Your SQL Server® 2000 Database Administration (DBA) Skills to SQL Server 2008 DBA Skills Available to our Learning Solutions Partners on February 4th, available to MCTs now (secure link...

Microsoft Learning is teaming up with the SQL Server team to give away free copies of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition to people who attend select instructor-led classroom training at a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS). Here's the deal: 1) Attend one of these classes at a...