MS6156 What's new in SQL Server 2008 Training Course Outline

Session 1: SQL Server Platform Vision

Course Outline

This module describes the SQL Server 2008 platform vision and describes the new features added to SQL Server 2008.

Session 2: Enterprise Data Platform

This module describes the enhancements in the SQL Server Enterprise Data Platform. Topics covered include High Availability Enhancements, Hardware Support, Secure Data Features, Policy based management and System Auditing Enhancements.

Session 3: : Dynamic Development

This module walks students through the development enhancements of the SQL Server Database Platform. Topics covered include the .NET Platform integration as well as the capability to build data synchronizing applications using the .NET Compact Framework 3.5 and the .NET Entity Framework.

Session 4: Beyond Relational

This module describes new features that go beyond the relational engine, available in SQL Server 2008 Topics covered include the FILESTREAM storage, extensions to working with user defined types, and database enhancements that include new datatypes such as data/time data.

Session 5: Pervasive Insight

This module describes new SQL Server 2008 features for Business Intelligence.Topics covered include the new Report Designer, integration with Virtual Earth and Location data tracking, enhancements to Analysis Services as well as new features in Integration Services.