First Look: What's new in SQL Server 2008
Course 6156: Half day; Instructor-Led

Introduction Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. This half day instructor-led clinic introduces students to new features available in Microsoft SQL Server 2008. This clinic will introduce students to new features in the relational database, business intelligence and development environment. Audience This clinic is intended for SQL Server administrators and developers who have experience working with previous editions of SQL Server 2008. At Clinic Completion After completing this clinic, students will be able to: • Explain new development features in SQL Server 2008 and how they can benefit from these in application development • Explain new enhancements to database administration features in SQL Server 2008. • Explain new features and enhancements in a SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence platform • Explain how SQL Server 2008 benefits from Visual Studio integration and provides enhancements to work with location data. Prerequisites Before attending this clinic, students must have: • Experience developing applications on SQL Server 2000/2005 • Experience managing and administering databases on SQL Server 2000/2005 Course Materials The student kit includes a workbook and other necessary materials for this clinic. The following software is provided in the student kit: • Lab demo files.   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.