Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Is Here

View this e-mail in your browser Follow us: Microsoft Partner Network Newsletter | April 27, 2010 Take Database Management to New Levels of Innovation, Efficiency With the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database software, now is the time to prepare for new levels of innovation. Take training to learn how to use-and promote-new features that increase scalability and improve efficiency. With SQL Server 2008 R2, you can: Enable business users to build and share actionable BI with little or no IT support by using SQL Server PowerPivot for Excel. Accelerate the development and deployment cycle, and centralize application monitoring and management to improve developer efficiency. Scale to hundreds of terabytes without sacrificing performance or increasing cost with SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse. Learn more about the new features in SQL Server 2008 R2. Why Join? | Microsoft Partner Portal | Enroll in the Partner Network Prepare for Changes to the Microsoft Partner Network Get ready for the launch of the new competencies and subscription offerings in May and advanced competencies in October. Learn about the new network membership areas-communities, subscriptions, competencies, and advanced competencies-and discover the unique opportunities each membership area can represent to you and your customers. Microsoft Partner Network Community Value of Earning a Competency Guide Microsoft Partner Network Subscription Offerings Build Your Business Open New Revenue Streams with Microsoft IT Academy Program Help academic customers provide the IT skills students need. Enroll education customers in the Microsoft IT Academy Program through their Campus, School, Academic Select, or Academic Select Plus agreements. Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Sales Kit Find the resources you need-including data sheets, case studies, and demos-to sell the latest application deployment, management, and virtualization technologies. Help Bring Your Customers' Creative Vision to Life Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 development system is available now. Discover the benefits of the 2010 product lineup and compare features to find the version that best suits your customers' software development needs. Succeed in the CRM Hosting Market Get tools and guidance to help you launch your hosted CRM solutions, provide extraordinary service, and stay on top of market trends. Network News Save 15 Percent on Microsoft Action Pack Development and Design Sign up now to get the latest internal-use Microsoft software for an even lower price. New Microsoft Action Pack for developers and Web designers launches May 24, 2010. Product and Solution Center Are You Ready for Microsoft Office 2010? Microsoft Office 2010 RTM is now available. Capitalize on the opportunity-start preparing for the upcoming launch. Offers and Promotions Get a Second Chance at Certification Register and take any IT professional or developer exam before June 30 and receive an exam retake voucher and digital training access at no charge. Licensing April 2010 VLSC Updates Download training resources in your language to learn about new features in the latest VLSC release. New, Interactive Windows 7 Volume Licensing Buyer's Guide Use this online tool to help answer your top questions about Windows 7 licensing, product keys, activation, and configuration, including Windows XP Mode and virtualization. Follow Us on Twitter Fan Us on Facebook In Other News Support Ending for Prior Versions of Windows System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 White Paper OFFICE 2010 RESOURCES Microsoft Office 2010: Use It, Learn It, Sell It Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Microsoft Office 2010 Success Stories Visit the Microsoft Partner Network Portal Newsletter Legal Information This newsletter was sent by: Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign Up for Other Newsletters | Update Your Profile © 2010 Microsoft Corporation.    Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

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