SQL Server Product Roadmap Discussion - Microsoft Richmond Office - Start Date: 10/15/2008

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SQL Server Product Roadmap Discussion

Location Microsoft Richmond Offices
9020 Stony Point Pkwy.
Richmond, VA 23235

October 15, 2008
9:00 am – 12:00 pmClick here to register. Are you planning new database projects in the next 12 months? Do you need to increase the scale of your databases, improve your developers’ productivity, or provide your users with new reporting and analytical capabilities? Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 is now available and provides a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform that enables you to run your most demanding mission critical applications. Please join us for an interactive presentation and live product demonstration as we highlight the new features now available in Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 and preview plans for future releases. TOP NEW FEATURES· Use Resource Governor to manage concurrent workloads· Enforce policy compliance consistently across the enterprise with Policy-Based Management· Reduce storage requirements and increase query performance with data compression and sparse columns· Protect sensitive data with Transparent Data Encryption and advanced auditing· Troubleshoot, tune, and monitor SQL Server 2008 instances across the enterprise with Performance System Analysis· Build high performance analysis solutions with scalability, performance, data mining, and user interface enhancements in SQL Server Analysis Services· Take advantage of improved performance, usability, visualization, and integration with the 2007 Microsoft Office suites in SQL Server Reporting Services· Integrate location-enabled applications through support for spatial data Who Should Attend:This discussion is for Database Administrators and Developers who are familiar with MS SQL Server 2000 and 2005 and who are interested in learning more about the features available in SQL Server 2008.Prerequisites:General knowledge of SQL Server 2000 and 2005.RSVP: This special, no charge event will fill quickly and space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your seat.

Location Microsoft Richmond Offices
9020 Stony Point Pkwy.
Richmond, VA 23235

October 15, 2008
9:00 am – 12:00 pmClick here to register. Agenda:· SQL Server 2000 support lifecycle changes· SQL Server 2008 overview and demonstration· Upgrading SQL 2000/2005 to SQL 2008· Upcoming SQL training resources and events Looking for ways to manage change of your database schema? If so, you may be interested in the afternoon session from 1-4pm which will focus on a discussion of VSTS Database Professional Edition.Click here to register for the afternoon session. Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm.

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SQL Server Product Roadmap Discussion - Microsoft Richmond Office - Start Date: 10/15/2008