SQL Server 2012 Partner Skills and Training Resources Collection for you

Last month I put up my Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Virtual Labs Available To You Online, plus many more SQL Server 2012 resources post here for you that contains a ton of free resources and information for you on Microsoft SQL Server 2012. Last week, I added a few additional resources to that list as well, including things like these as examples:

• SQL Server Business Insights for SMBs campaign/resources
• SQL Server 2012 demos on Demo Showcase
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Best Practices Analyzer
• Mission Critical Confidence using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 – Online course with 9 modules
• Be sure to utilize your Internal Use Rights as a Microsoft partner

Today I am providing you with a new list of resources that you can (and should) utilize as you look to build your skills and readiness around SQL Server 2012:

• Updated SQL Server 2012 Product Guide
• Some recommended sessions from the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event
  • For BI Partners:
    • Video: Rapid Data Exploration: Empowering End User Insight Through Rapid Data Exploration and Visualization with Power View
    • Video: Rapid Data Exploration: Powerful Self-Service Analysis with PowerPivot
    • Video: Managed Self-Service BI: End User Created, IT Managed
    • LAB: Exploring Power View
  • For Data Platform Partners:
    • Presentation: Required 9s and Data Protection: Introduction to SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn, New High Availability Solution
    • Demo: Getting required 9’s with SQL Server AlwaysOn
    • Virtual Lab: SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups
    • Presentation: Required 9s and Data Protection: Protect Data with Higher Chance of Recovery - Includes Recovery Advisor
    • Presentation: Organizational Compliance: Using the New Security Features and Audit Enhancements to Increase Compliance Policies
    • Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2012 Security & Compliance
• Learning Paths for SQL Server 2012:
  • SQL Server 2012 Product Learning Path
  • For System Integrators
  • For ISVs
  • For LARs
  • For VARs
  • For Distributors
  • For Hosters
• New certification paths:
  • Business Intelligence certification path
  • Data Platform certification path
• Microsoft Learning “Learning Snacks”
  • Snack 1: SQL Server 2012: Mission Critical Confidence
  • Snack 2: SQL Server 2012: Breakthrough Insight
  • Snack 3: SQL Server 2012: Cloud On Your Terms
• SQL Server 2012 Sales & Licensing training and assessments:
  • SQL Server 2012 Licensing Overview for Partners
  • Volume Licensing Assessment: Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
  • Volume Licensing Assessment: SQL Server 2012 Product and Licensing Overview
  • Volume Licensing Assessment: SQL Server 2012 Pricing and SKU Overview
  • Volume Licensing Assessment: SQL Server 2012 New Migration Rights
  • SQL Server 2012 Licensing Overview for Distributors
  • SQL Server 2012 ISVR Licensing
  • SQL Server 2012 Overview for Service Providers and SPLA
• Partner Academy Live sessions:
  • SQL Server 2012 Value Proposition for SIs
  • SQL Server 2012 Value Proposition for ISVs
  • Application Platform Unit (APU) - What’s new in SQL Server 2012 for Partners
  • APU - Run, Grow and Transform with Microsoft Application Platform
  • APU - Partner Opportunities with Platform Modernization and Private Cloud
  • APU - Partner Opportunities with Microsoft BI (including DW and appliances)
  • SQL Server 2012 in the SMB Market: Key Opportunities to Stimulate Sales Growth
  • Exploring the Private Cloud Partner Opportunity with SQL Server (SQL205PAL)
  • Make more money with SQL Server – the economics and best practices of building a SQL Server Practice
• Technical sessions (Level 100-200)
  • For BI Consultants:
    • Technical Overview of New Features: SQL Server Code Name Denali
    • SQL Server: Data Discovery and Managed Self-Service BI
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Credible, Consistent Data
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Complete Data Warehousing Solution
  • For Database Administrators & Developers:
    • Technical Overview of New Features: SQL Server Code Name Denali
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Required 9s and Data Protection
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Blazing Fast Performance
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Organizational Compliance
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Scale on Demand
  • For Application Developers:
    • Technical Overview of New Features: SQL Server Code Name Denali
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Optimized Developer Productivity
    • SQL Server Code Name Denali: Extend Data Virtually Anywhere

I hope you find these resources helpful as you continue down your SQL Server 2012 path as an organization.

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