We have the scheduling setup for the next group of SQL Server training seminars. These seminars are 1/2 day events, cover a specific topic, and are FREE. Our seminars page has all of the scheduling along with links to register.

We have gotten the approval for the next set of classes at TCU. We will be teaching a SQL Server 2008 Database Administration class at TCU. The first offering is scheduled from 9AM - 5PM, June 9 - June 12. The second offering is scheduled from 9AM - 5PM, June 16 - June 19. The third offering of the course is across a Saturday, beginning on Saturday June 14 and ending on Saturday June 28. The cost of the course is $350 per person. No, that is not a typo, you really do get 4 solid days of high end technical training for $350 (three hundred fifty dollars) per person. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You can register for the course directly with TCU's Extended Education Program.

I just finalized the details and have started the writing process on a pair of SQL Server 2008 books for Microsoft Press. I am the sole author for "SQL Server 2008 Step by Step" and am co-authoring the 70-432 SQL Server 2008 Database Administration Technical Specialist Training Kit with Dandy Weyn.

The Rational Guide to SQL Server 2005 Security is almost done. We just have 2 more chapters to finish the tech edits on before it is ready to go. Once completed, I will be working on the Rational Guide to SQL Server 2008 Security which I'm trying to get done by the end of the year.

I have put the Rational Guide to SQL Server 2008 Replication on hold to focus on the other 3 SQL Server 2008 books that I have in progress. As soon as those are done, I'll be picking back up on this book. I'm still targeting the end of 2008 to have it done and off to the book shelves.

In cooperation with Texas Christian University, we are pleased to announce the opening of a series of SQL Server 2005 certification bootcamps. Each course covers the subject material for each individual exam. However, these courses are not targeted at memorizing and regurgitating on an exam. We teach you the material so that whether or not you decide to take any given exam, you have the knowledge necessary to either start a job in the SQL Server world or to dramatically expand your SQL Server knowledge. S0870-431 is the introductory course for the relational engine within the series and covers all of the basics topics across the relational engine. S0870-441 is targeted at database development for designing solutions. S0870-442 is targeted at database development for optimizing data access and performance tuning. S0870-443 is targeted at database administration for designing a secure and highly available SQL Server infrastructure. S0870-444 is targeted at database administration for optimizing and maintaining a SQL Server infrastructure. S0870-445 is the introductory course for the Business Intelltgence track covering an introduction to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). S0870-446 is targeted at the professional Business Intelligence developer for SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS. Each course is 32 hours of comprehensive SQL Server education for the unheard of price of $300 per course. You will NOT find more detailed instruction anywhere else and you certainly won't find instructor led training at this price range.

Merge replication has the ability to propagate DDL changes to subscribers. However, if you are not very careful, perfectly legal DDL changes will explode merge replication.

In partnership with SQLearning, we are pleased to be able to offer the second in our series of SQL Server Master classes. SQL Server 2005 Architecture, Internals, and Tuning was developed by Kalen Delaney and covers the deep internals of the storage engine to enable you to better understand how your SQL Server is operating as well as how to tune your database for optimal performance.

We have been teaching the most advanced SQL Server High Availability Course in the world for the last 4 years through partners. While we still utilize partners to deliver our training courses, we also offer this class as a private course which can be customized to your company's needs. View the HA course outline. Look for additional course offerings to be posted shortly including Reporting Services and Integration Services.

My newest book has just rolled off the printing press and is headed to a book store near you. The 70-431 Training Kit from Microsoft Press will prepare you for the first certification exam in the SQL Server 2005 certification series. With my co-author, JC Mackin, I am also working on the 70-443 Training Kit also from Microsoft Press.