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High Quality SQL Server Training & Events

Get the best SQL Server training available on the market today from worldwide renowned experts in their field. We only choose the best instructors and have firm policy of quality over quantity.

We have several upcoming training events from top-rated instructors and speakers, with full registration information to follow shortly.

Training Events

Best Practices in Performance and Availability for SQL Server 2005/2008 Kimberly L. Tripp and Paul S. Randal	3 days, 1st - 3rd September 2008 Hatfield, Hertfordshire
This 3 day seminar is all about teaching you how to implement the right solution. Starting with the key aspect of planning it is still an in-depth lesson encompassing structures, internals, technologies and solutions, Get double value with two presenters sharing their real experiences for Best Practices in Performance and Availability for SQL Server 2005 and 2008.
Indexing for Performance in SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 Kimberly L. Tripp and Paul S. Randal	2 days, 8th - 9th September 2008 Edinburgh
Creating the right indexes is the most important thing you can do for performance and scalability. Get 2 days of double value seminar with two international experts, covering all aspects of indexes. The best thing you can to for performance has always been indexes and still is, and since we cover SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 it means you'll be well equipped for now and the future.
Smart Database Design Paul Nielsen	2 days, 22nd - 23rd September 2008 Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Smart Database Design Paul Nielsen	2 days, 29th - 30th September 2008 Edinburgh

SQL Server Data Storage Formats: Internals, Performance and Best Practices Kalen Delaney	1 day, 3rd November 2008 Harpenden, Hertfordshire

SQL Server Concurrency Control: Locking, Blocking and Row Versioning Kalen Delaney	1 day, 4th November 2008 Harpenden, Hertfordshire

SQL Server Data Internals and Tuning Kalen Delaney	3 days, 5th - 7th November 2008 Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Making the most of data through Business Intelligence Allan Mitchell & Chris Webb	1 day, 12th September 2008 Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Using .Net inside SQL Server Simon Sabin	1 day, 12th September 2008 Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Blogs from us and our speakers

Search Engine Q&A #24: Why can't the transaction log use instant initialization? 20 Aug 2008
Can GUID cluster keys cause non-clustered index fragmentation? 20 Aug 2008
Dell hints at next gen Precision notebooks 15 Aug 2008
If SQL was an Olympic sport… 15 Aug 2008
Stupid Index Seek Tricks - using Included Columns 15 Aug 2008
2008 SSMS Query Editing Gem 15 Aug 2008
AutoAudit on CodePlex - vote for your features 14 Aug 2008
Search Engine Q&A #23: My transaction log is full - now what? 14 Aug 2008
Early bird discsounts for SQLBits Training Days 14 Aug 2008
Live Meeting 7pm UK Time (14th Aug 08) - SSIS in SQL Server 2008 - Allan Mitchell 13 Aug 2008

Events

Best Practices in Performance and Availability for SQL Server 2005/2008 Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1st - 3rd September 2008
Indexing for Performance in SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 Edinburgh, 8th - 9th September 2008
Smart Database Design Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 22nd - 23rd September 2008
Smart Database Design Edinburgh, 29th - 30th September 2008
SQL Server Data Storage Formats: Internals, Performance and Best Practices Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 3rd November 2008
SQL Server Concurrency Control: Locking, Blocking and Row Versioning Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 4th November 2008
SQL Server Data Internals and Tuning Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 5th - 7th November 2008
Making the most of data through Business Intelligence Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 12th September 2008
Using .Net inside SQL Server Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 12th September 2008

Training Courses

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Deep Dive - 4 Day Training Course