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MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reporting Services Designer Improvements (Level 200): The recent growth at Contoso has been mirrored with the growth of its data, from client voice mails to scanned and e-mail documents. These documents are now common as part of insurance claims or parts of quotes. This growth in unstructured data has led Contoso to look at options for...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Contoso, E-mail, Databases, Enterprise Software, Online Communications, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-05-08
MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server: Synchronize Your Data Using the Microsoft Sync Framework (Level 100): The presenter of this webcast looks at how Contoso is empowering its mobile workforce to work and synchronize data when away from the office. Contoso has agents and employees out in the field, either delivering or collecting consignments, inspecting consignments, or visiting customers to quote jobs. These field employees use...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Data, Server, Microsoft Corp., Workforce, Contoso, Recruitment & Selection, Tablets, Workforce Management, Pocket PC, Payroll Solutions, Human Resources, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Handhelds; Webcasts 2008-04-04
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Simplify Management of Your SQL Server 2008 Data Platform (Level 200): The presenter of this webcast shows how Contoso's business in the Far East has grown rapidly, and as such, their major operations at ports in Los Angeles, Tacoma, Rotterdam, and Tilbury have grown too. This has resulted in an increase in SQL Server deployments to handle the data required to...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, Contoso, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-03-17
MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reach Your Data With SQL Server 2008 (Level 100): This webcast looks at Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as a productive data platform. This webcast uses Contoso Container Overseas Shipping Operation LTD as our scenario customer while we explore the features that make SQL Server 2008 this platform. Contoso is a shipping company; they arrange the shipping of all kinds...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Contoso, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-03-05
MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Using the Microsoft Data Platform for Easy Data Access With SQL Server 2008 (Level 100): This webcast looks at Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as a productive data platform. It uses Contoso Container Overseas Shipping Operation LTD as the scenario customer while it explores the features that make SQL Server 2008 this platform. Contoso is a shipping company; they arrange the shipping of all kinds of...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Data Access, Contoso, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-03-03

TechNet Webcast: Virtualization of Production Workloads Including Active Directory, SQL Server, and Others (Level 200): This webcast explains how Contoso started the process of virtualization for some of its earlier servers. Contoso is also considering consolidating its servers running Microsoft SQL Server. The webcast look at the Contoso path to SQL Server consolidation and describe the possible solutions that can be deployed. It concentrates on...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, Contoso, Virtualization, Storage Management, Digital Media, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware, Storage, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts 2007-10-24
TechNet Webcast: Virtualization of Test and Development Environments, and Their Impact on Existing Applications (Level 200): This webcast looks at virtualization solutions starting with moving existing applications and infrastructure servers into a virtualized environment. It follows two fictitious companies, Contoso and Fabrikam, through their virtualization path. Contoso has a number of application servers that they wish to consolidate, while also providing new services to clients without...; Tags: Webcast, Environment, Microsoft TechNet, Development Environment, Contoso, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage; Webcasts 2007-10-22

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TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reporting Services Architecture Improvements (Level 200): Contoso plans to provide employees with access to standard reports using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. This webcast reviews the new features in Reporting Services that enable organizations to easily configure and manage a scalable, high-performance reporting infrastructure, including the new physical architecture of Reporting Services, authentication configuration, the...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Authentication, Microsoft TechNet, Security; Webcasts 2008-05-31
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Streamlining Data Integration (Level 200): To load data into the Contoso enterprise data warehouse, Contoso uses Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services. This webcast reviews the new features in Integration Services that help Contoso streamline the development and execution of processes to extract, transform, and load data into the data warehouse: ADO.NET connectivity, persistent lookups,...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft ADO.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Data, Data Integration, Microsoft TechNet, Databases, .Net, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Webcasts 2008-05-28
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: AS Design and Performance Improvements (Level 200): This webcast is designed for IT professionals and developers. To support high-performing ad hoc analysis, Contoso wants to develop a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services database. This webcast reviews the new features in Analysis Services that may help Contoso accelerate development and achieve optimal performance. Topics covered include - developing...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Analysis, Microsoft TechNet, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-05-19
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Scale Your Business (Level 200): Contoso, like most firms, found that once one database is deployed, others soon follow. Unless planned, these deployments can scale out of control. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 offers a number of features that provide solutions for Contoso to scale out and up, while maintaining control. This webcast shows how to...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Backups, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-05-15
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Performance Troubleshooting (Level 200): An area of concern for Contoso is the monitoring and troubleshooting of any performance issues it may encounter on Microsoft SQL Server 2008. This webcast covers the tools available for IT departments as they troubleshoot performance. The presenter takes a look at Performance Studio, the features available, and how to...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Performance Management, Databases, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-05-13
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Upgrade Your Database (Level 200): For those who have never deployed Microsoft SQL Server, sooner or later there may be a need to look at upgrading to a new version. Contoso would like to move their existing SQL Server databases to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and, at the same time, take advantage of the latest...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-05-10
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Data Warehousing Management (Level 200): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 includes many new features that Contoso can use to manage the enterprise data warehouse. This webcast covers topics such as minimal logging for inserts; online index management; backup compression; switching in a new partition; and using the resource governor.; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Data Warehouse, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Backups, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-05-07
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Predictable Response to Your Users (Level 200): At any given time, Contoso's servers provide multiple services to users and applications. Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Contoso would like to achieve better performance with its workloads. The presenter of this webcast takes a look at the Resource Governor, which enables administrators to define limits and assign priorities to...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, Performance Management, Databases, Enterprise Software, Servers, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Software, Data Management, Hardware; Webcasts 2008-04-16
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Ensuring Business Continuity (Level 200): Contoso expansion over the past years increased the challenges the IT organization faced with regard to the increased number of offices and data growth. As jobs come in and consignments travel around the globe, different external organizations require information 24-7. The Microsoft SQL Server systems have to be available around...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, High Availability, Microsoft Corp., Business Continuity, Microsoft TechNet, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-04-07
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Securing Your System (Level 200): While it is extremely important to secure the data, it is also vital to secure the system also. One without the other is not a secure solution. In this webcast, the presenter looks at the systems on which Microsoft SQL Server relies and runs. Contoso made two major decisions concerning...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Operating Systems, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-04-02
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Ensuring Your Data Is Secure With a Trusted Platform (Level 200): The focus of this webcast is on IT professionals and the SQL Server 2008 the Trusted Platform. The webcast looks at how Contoso's IT operations embraced the new and enhanced features to make sure that SQL Server 2008 was a trusted platform. The first two parts address security, which is...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-03-31
MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Map Your Data With SQL Server Spatial Features (Level 100): While Contoso is very happy with their in-house applications and believes they provides a significant business advantage over competitors, they want to ensure these applications are running on the most productive platform to maintain this advantage - especially as their business grows worldwide. Contoso now wants to implement a mapping...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-03-24
MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Manage Your Unstructured Data With SQL Server 2008 (Level 100): The recent growth at Contoso has been mirrored with the growth of its data, from client voice mails to scanned and e-mail documents. These documents are now common as part of insurance claims or parts of quotes. This growth in unstructured data has led Contoso to look at options for...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts 2008-03-12