Microsoft SQL Server – Training Portal

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 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 Microsoft SQL Server training programs and certifications offered by Microsoft Learning.

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Special offers

Check this section often for limited-time special offers for training programs on SQL Server 2008 R2.

Free e-book offer from Microsoft Press – Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
For a limited time, you can download this 10-chapter e-book: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, by Ross Mistry and Stacia Misner.

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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Learning Plans

A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs.

Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans help save you time by organizing the most relevant training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, and articles.

Certification

Microsoft Certification offers a powerful means of displaying your skills in a new technology. Our industry-leading Microsoft SQL Server certification helps enable you to demonstrate your understanding of new features, and inspire confidence in hiring managers.

Classroom training

Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise with the help of world-class learning content. Classroom training includes "First Look" courses and classes. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.

Microsoft E-Learning

If you learn best independently, explore Official Microsoft E-Learning courses, which provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can use e-learning courses to improve your skills, prepare for a project or an exam, or earn certifications. Most e-learning courses include hands-on virtual labs.

Books from Microsoft Press

Microsoft Press provides comprehensive reference and training books that enable you to get the most from Microsoft tools and technologies. Microsoft Press books are written by industry experts and Microsoft insiders who provide current information to help you find the answers you need and advance your skills.

Integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and the Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a trusted platform for developing highly secure and sophisticated database applications. Acquire the training you need to use the server's advanced data encryption, analysis, reporting, and security features to make strategic decisions at a reduced cost. Explore the following training programs from Microsoft Learning.

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Learning Plans

A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs.

Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans help save you time by organizing the most relevant training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, articles, and more.

Certification

Microsoft Certification is an ideal way to help display your skills on a Microsoft technology. Earn a certification to help demonstrate your high-level understanding of the technology features and inspire confidence in hiring managers.

Classroom training

Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise with the help of world-class learning content. Classroom training includes "First Look" courses and classes. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.

Microsoft E-Learning

If you learn best independently, explore Official Microsoft E-Learning courses, which provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can use e-learning courses to improve your skills, prepare for a project or an exam, or earn certifications. Most e-learning courses include hands-on virtual labs.

Books from Microsoft Press

Microsoft Press provides comprehensive reference and training books that enable you to get the most from Microsoft tools and technologies. Microsoft Press books are written by industry experts and Microsoft insiders who provide current information to help you find the answers you need and advance your skills.