Aktualisiertes SQL Server 2008 R2 Training Kit

Der Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Launch steht kurz bevor und gerade rechtzeitig gibt es das aktualisierte SQL Server 2008 R2 Trainings Kit zum Download (“March 2010 Update 2“).

1Das Training Kit beinhaltet jede Menge Videos, Präsentationen, Demos und Hands-on Labs zu den unterschiedlichen SQL Server Themen. Neu sind unter anderem Module zu Application und Multi-Server Management (AMM) und StreamInsight.

Über das Microsoft Download Center kann das Trainings Kit unter der folgenden URL kostenfrei heruntergeladen werden:

https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9710868

Mehr Informationen zum SQL Server 2008 R2 Training Kit finden sich auf der Downloadseite: https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9710868.

Nachfolgend noch einige FAQs zum SQL Server 2008 R2 Training Kit:


Q: What is the SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit?

A: The SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit is a self-extracting executable that contains presentations, demos, labs and videos that can be used to introduce key improvements in SQL Server 2008 / 2008 R2 to a developer audience.


Q: How can I use this resource?

A: The training kit can be used for internal technical readiness, customer and partner technical readiness, and for conducting launch related events.


Q: What release of SQL Server 2008 R2 is supported by the training kit?

A: The training kit supports the SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP (CTP3).


Q: What other new content is planned for the training kit?

A: New modules are in the works for SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services, SQL Server PowerPivot for Excel 2010 and SharePoint 2010, and SharePoint 2010 PerformancePoint Services.


Q: How big is the training kit?  Is it publically available?

A: The March 2010 Update 2 release is a 174 MB download that is publically available on the Microsoft Download Center at https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9710868.


Q: Do I need to download a virtual machine to use the training kit?

A: No. The training kit contains installer and dependency checker technology that will guide the user through the process of downloading and installing all software prerequisites.


Q: I really don’t want to download the training kit, I just want to see what’s in it.  Is the content published online somewhere?

A: Yes, you can preview training kit content online in the SQL Server 2008 R2 Learning Center on Channel 9 at https://channel9.msdn.com/learn/courses/SQL2008R2TrainingKit.


Viel Spaß beim Probieren und Lernen,

Martin Pöckl
martin.poeckl@microsoft.com