SQL Server 2008 training release date?

[techdudeintraining]

Any news on the release date for SQL Server 2008?

[Lisa]

Yesterday!
http://www.trainsignal.com/SQL-Server-2008-Administration-P69.aspx

[RJonesUSC]

It appears that this training doesn't cover much of reporting services or analysis services. Is this correct? If so, do you plan on releasing any other training videos that cover these other topics in depth?

[Mel]

You are correct. The SQL Server 2008 Administration class does not cover SSIS, SSAS or SSRS other than a brief mention of what they are. The class is most closely aligned with the MCTS administration "intro -- intermediate" skill set and to Microsoft exam 70-432. All the SSIS, SSAS and SSRS stuff lands more completely under Business Intelligence which is paired with the Microsoft 70-448 exam. As far as the future goes I am currently working on a SQL Server 2008 Developer course - due out Sept 1. I plan to address some intro BI in this course but it really needs its own course in order to really understand how to implement it. Creating a full blown SQL Server 2008 BI course is on our list but no decision has been finalized as to when. Hearing questions like this of course drives our decisions. So please keep them coming.