Updated Free online SQL Server 2008 traininng

Some updated training material on SQL Server 2008 is now available online.

Collection 6187: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008

• Clinic 6188: What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Enterprise Data Platform
• IT Professionals will learn about the new features in SQL Server 2008 that will help them to secure the enterprise data platform. Topics covered in this clinic include:
• Data Protection Features in SQL Server 2008
• Data Monitoring Features in SQL Server 2008
• Data Management Features in SQL Server 2008
• Clinic 6189: What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Business Intelligence
• Database developers will learn about the new features in SQL Server 2008 that will help them to improve the Business Intelligence infrastructure. Topics covered in this clinic include:
• Integration Services in SQL Server 2008
• Reporting Services in SQL Server 2008
• Analysis Services in SQL Server 2008
• Clinic 6190: What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Database Development
• Database developers will learn about the new features in SQL Server 2008 that will help them to develop database applications. Topics covered in this clinic include:
• Dynamic Development
• Beyond Relational Databases

Yoohoo - I am an MVP

Today I received this e-mail from Microsoft:

"Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2008 Microsoft® MVP Award! The MVP Award is our way of saying thank you for promoting the spirit of community and enhancing people’s lives and the industry’s success every day. Your extraordinary efforts in Windows Server System - SQL Server technical communities during the past year are greatly appreciated."

I am really honored and want to thank everyone at Microsoft for their enormous support. I see this award as an extra motivation to continue to work hard for the SQL Server community and in particular SQLUG.BE.

See you soon!!