SQL Server Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA)
The Microsoft SQL Server 2012 College on Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) has surpassed its 10,000th registered student! The SQL Server 2012 College went live on March 7 to coincide with the SQL Server Virtual Launch Event that introduced the world to SQL Server 2012. A couple of early comments from students include; “This is a very good video, good job guys, please keep it up” and “Great course!”
The SQL MVA College is a great place for free training to learn about the latest features and capabilities of SQL Server 2012. You can learn about the various aspects of SQL Server computing from reporting and analysis services and data warehousing to how to scale mission critical applications by utilizing the cloud scenarios. In addition, there are links at the end of each course directing to the Microsoft Learning Center for official certification training too.
Courses
Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 : Analysis Services and Credible, Consistent data: Learn about the new features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 that will provide you with Breakthrough Insights into your data. You’ll learn about Self-Service Alerting, Reporting and Analysis Services and Power View and how to integrate your SQL solutions with other Microsoft technologies like SharePoint and Excel.
Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 : Reporting Services and Visualization: This course takes a deeper look into the technologies in SQL Server 2012 that will help turn your Business Intelligence in true Business Analytics using advanced technologies like Semantic Models in Analysis Services and Data Analysis Expressions.
Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 : Scalable Data Warehouse and Beyond Relational: This course will teach you when and how to use symmetrical multiprocessing vs. massively parallel processing and how to use columnstore technology to revolutionize your data warehouse query performance.
Cloud on your terms with Microsoft SQL server 2012 : Scale On Demand: What is the best platform for your solution, is it on premises, in the cloud or is a hybrid approach the way to go? This course explains the factors you need to consider and how to make the right decisions, do you have performance, control or security concerns? This course will guide you to the solution that is right for you.
Mission Critical Confidence using Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Solutions need to be reliable to give your company a competitive advantage. This course explains the security and reliability features of SQL Server 2012 that will allow you to create dependable Mission Critical Applications using AlwaysOn, Availability Groups and other High Availability enhancements.