TechNet Virtual Labs: SQL Server 2008

Step into the SQL Server 2008 Virtual Labs for Free

It's simple: no complex setup or installation is required to try out SQL Server 2008 running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Lab. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks any time.

SQL Server 2008 R2

• TechNet Virtual Lab: Managed Self-Service Business Intelligence (BI)
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Create a Windows Server 2008 R2 MSDTC Cluster
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Installing a SQL 2008 R2 Clustered Instance
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Analyzing and Reporting with the Excel 2010 Client
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Developing and Consuming Shared Components in SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Exploring PowerPivot for SharePoint
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Multi Server Management in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Power Pivot
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Reporting Services: Sparklines, Databars, and Indicators
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Up and Running with MDS
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Upgrading to SQL Server 2008 R2 from SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Visualizing Data with Maps in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Working with ATOM Data Feeds in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services

SQL Server 2008

• TechNet Virtual Lab: Authoring Reports Using SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Data Mining with SQL Server 2008
• TechNet Virtual Lab: How to Protect SQL Server with DPM 2007
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Managing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services- Pervasive Analysis through 2007 Microsoft Office Excel
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Data Recovery and Preventative Techniques
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Online Operations
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Peer-to-Peer Replication
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2008 Data Mining Add-ins for Excel 2007
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2008 Data Mining Table Analysis Tools for Excel
• TechNet Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2008 Resource Governor
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Transparent Data Encryption
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Performance Data Collector to Protect Performance

Getting Started

• System Requirements
  
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