M10977 Updating Your SQL Server Skills from Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to Microsoft SQL Server 2014

Introduction to SQL Server 2014

This module introduces key features of SQL Server 2014.

What's New in SQL Server Database Development

This module describes enhancements to Transact-SQL and other database development features since SQL Server 2008.

In-Memory Database Capabilities

This module describes how SQL server 2014 enables you to leverage in-memory technologies to enhance database performance.

Scripting SQL Server 2014

This lesson describes how you can use dynamic management views and PowerShell to script administrative tasks in SQL server 2014.

Implementing Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2014

This module describes the enhancements to security features since SQL Server 2008.

High Availability and Data Recovery Enhancements

This module describes enhancements to SQL Server availability and data recovery features since SQL Server 2008.

New and Enhanced Features in SQL Server Integration Services

This module describes enhancements to SQL Server Integration Services since SQL Server 2008.

Data Quality Services

This module explains how to use the SQL Server 2014 Data Quality Services (DQS) to provide a computer assisted process for cleansing data values and identifying and removing duplicate data entities.

Master Data Services

This module introduces Master Data Services and describes its key configuration options and how to import and export data.

SQL Server 2014 Reporting Services

This module describes new and enhanced features in SQL Server Reporting Services.

Implementing an Analysis Services Tabular Data Model

This module describes Analysis Services tabular data models and explains how to develop a tabular data model by using the SQL Server Data Tools for BI add-in for Visual Studio.

Self-Service BI with Microsoft Excel

This module introduces the self-service BI capabilities that can be delivered through Microsoft Excel 2013 and related technologies.

Introduction to Cloud Data Solutions

This module introduces some of the key Microsoft technologies that you can use to implement a cloud solution for data.

Windows Azure SQL Database

This module introduces Windows Azure SQL Database, a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for cloud-based relational database storage.

SQL Server in Windows Azure Virtual Machines

This module explores how you can use Windows Azure virtual machines in which SQL Server is installed to create a cloud-based solution for data.

Implementing Big Data Solutions

This module describes the main features of big data, and the Microsoft technologies that you can use to build big data analytical solutions. In particular, the module focuses on Windows Azure HDInsight and the Windows Azure Marketplace as core elements of the Microsoft solution for big data.

Note: This course is specifically designed for delegates who are upgrading from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2014. Delegates who are looking to upgrade from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2014 should attend the two day Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Update course.