Global Knowledge Launches Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Training

Cary, NC - February 22, 2012 - Global Knowledge, worldwide leader in IT and business training, today announced the availability of five Microsoft SQL Server 2012 courses. In each of the five-day courses, students will work with the beta version of pre-released SQL Server 2012 software and complete many SQL Azure-enabled lab exercises.

Students in Beta: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (M10774) will develop the technical skills required to write basic Transact-SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2012, laying the foundation for all SQL Server-related disciplines, including database administration, database development, and business intelligence.

In Beta: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (M10775), students will gain the knowledge and skills to maintain a SQL Server 2012 database, including creating and implementing backup strategies, working with SQL Server Agent, and troubleshooting.

Students in Beta: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (M10776) will get an introduction to SQL Server 2012, logical table design, indexing, and query plans. They will create database objects and learn procedure coding.

In Beta: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (M10777), students will learn how to implement a business intelligence platform to support information worker analytics. They will discover how to create a data warehouse with SQL Server 2012, implement extract, transform, and load with SQL Server Integration Services, and validate and cleanse data with SQL Server Data Quality Services and SQL Server Master Data Services.

Students in Beta: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (M10778) will learn how to implement PowerPivot and tabular data models, create and deliver rich data visualizations with Power View and SQL Server Reporting Services, and discover business insights by using data mining.

All five Microsoft SQL Server 2012 courses are available in classrooms and as private on-site courses that can be tailored to the needs of a student's organization. Learn more about the new courses and explore the extensive catalog of Microsoft training available from Global Knowledge at www.globalknowledge.com.

About Global Knowledge

Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.

Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, NC. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm MidOcean Partners. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.

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