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One of the best things about a Learning Plan is that Microsoft has done the hard work of finding and organizing relevant resources for you. If you're one of those busy types, what could be better? This is a great Learning Plan to help IT managers, CIOs, IT generalists and other IT decision makers...

We're offering a Windows Azure Platform One Month Pass , so you can put Windows Azure and SQL Azure through their paces. Get a pass to use the platform for a month and enjoy the learning and developer tools. It's a great way to get into Azure, for now the offer is valid in the US only and we...

Working with SQL Server 2008 (either original release or R2)? Check out the updated Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 .  The guide helps: organizations confidently plan a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 implementation....

New SQL Sever 2008 R2 training available now, over at Channel 9. Hear from the experts on the latest capabilities with SQL Server 2008 R2: See how StreamInsight provides real-time monitoring and analytics on incoming event data that would otherwise not be possible. Find out how PowerPivot for Excel 2010...

See how StreamInsight provides real-time monitoring and analytics on incoming event data that would otherwise not be possible. Find out how PowerPivot for Excel 2010 and SharePoint 2010 enables information workers to analyze huge amounts of data from multiple sources with lightning fast speed. Hear from...

It’s snack time! This one’s for the DBAs and Dynamics users out there: check out Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services together with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 for some yummy, geeky goodness.

Hello, developers, and thanks for waiting so patiently! I’ve been posting a lot of information for IT professionals lately, but now I have plenty of links for you as well. This post features special offers and recently released online training, and in my next post I’ll point you to free training...

We’re happy to announce that Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Second Edition , by William Stanek, has shipped to the printer. The book’s ISBN is 9780735627383, the book includes 17 chapters and 736 pages, and it will be available after April 21. The book’s first edition...

If you are into SQL, this is a cool chance for you to win prizes using your skills and knowledge: The SQL Server Sequence contest in full swing, and there are still 9 weeks to go! Each week, we’ll be issuing a new question on: Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Answer a question correctly and you’ll...

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...

We normally feature Microsoft Press books on this blog, but this unique Manning title deserves a spotlight: SQL Server MVP Deep Dives features selections from 53 individual SQL Server MVPs (many of whom are MCPs and/or MCTs). It is quite possibly the most stellar collection of SQL Server intellectual...

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

We’re pleased to announce that Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2008: T-SQL Programming , by Itzik Ben-Gan, Dejan Sarka, Roger Wolter, Greg Low, Ed Katibah, and Isaac Kunen (Kalen Delaney Series Editor; Solid Quality Mentors) shipped to the printer today (Microsoft Press, 2010; ISBN: 9780735626027;...

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...

If you’re planning to get certified as a SQL Server 2008 database developer, the arrival of the new MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-433): Microsoft SQL Server 2008—Database Development book is welcome news. The new Training Kit helps you prepare for the 70-433 exam, which earns you...

While there may be a shortage of cash, jobs, and common sense in the world right now, there’s certainly no shortage of information. In fact, the already overwhelming amount of data is expected to grow another 35% each and every year. And yet information is critical to making intelligent decisions...