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Looking for SQL 2008 DBA training

Elizabeth.Block

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May 18, 2012 at 5:13 pm

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We have a new member in our team and he needs some DBA training for SQL 2008. Does anyone have any recommendations for courses on the west coast? I think a traditional course would be best, but are SQL 2008 courses still available?

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 1

I would look for R2 training (2012 would also be viable enough).

Also, consider looking for SQL Saturday events in your area.

http://sqlsaturday.com/

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Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1004415 More actions · Answer 2

Elizabeth.Block (5/18/2012)
We have a new member in our team and he needs some DBA training for SQL 2008. Does anyone have any recommendations for courses on the west coast? I think a traditional course would be best, but are SQL 2008 courses still available?

Buy an old MS certification book and cuddle up with BOL.

--Jeff Moden

RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

Helpful Links:
How to post code problems
How to Post Performance Problems
Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

Elizabeth.Block Hall of Fame Points: 3516 More actions · Answer 3

Has anyone taken classes from New Horizons? We have money for an instructor led class, so that's what I'm looking for.

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 4

Is this person completely new to SQL?

If so, then New Horizons may be fine.

Otherwise, I would rather buy a book, computer, and play around with the samples in the book.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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Elizabeth.Block Hall of Fame Points: 3516 More actions · Answer 5

He's pretty new to SQL Server but has worked with databases some. I'd like to get him a good introductory class. I know he'll have to do a lot of studying afterwards but I want him to have a good base.

Thanks!

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 6

New Horizons should be fine - most of it depends on the student and instructor.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
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