This full day session will bring you up to speed on Microsoft’s implementation of a cloud based database solution known as Windows Azure SQL Database and the many facets that this data tier encompasses.

Join Chad as he shares how to achieve consistency and minimize overhead using Central Management Server.

In this session, Chad will explain everything you need to know about designing and managing SQL Server replication.

In this session, you'll explore the internals of SQL Audit, along with how to plan, create, and monitor instance and database level audits.

Join Kevin as he shows you all the new features in SQL Server Integration Services 2012.

This session will explain how to build the right SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Group topology that will address your high availability and disaster recovery requirements.

In this session, you'll learn how to use T-SQL to natively encrypt data in a SQL Server database.

In this session, we will look at the underlying concepts behind AlwaysOn Availability Groups – how it works under-the-covers and how you can leverage this information to efficiently design a highly available database.

In this session, you will learn everything you need to know abou the SQL Server Transaction Log and how it affects High Availability and Disaster Recovery.

In this session, you will learn some tips and tricks when virtualizing SQL Server.

This session is for the Windows Azure SQL Database beginner. Kevin will explain how to create an Azure account and how to create/manage Azure databases.

Learn how developers with relational database skills can make the jump into this exciting and opportunity-filled area.

In this session, Pinal will show you some advanced tips/tricks for performance tuning and troubleshooting.

In this session you will learn how to troubleshoot issues and monitor query performance.

In this session you will learn when to migrate applications to Windows Azure SQL Database, the options you have available and how to troubleshoot common errors.

In this session you'll learn the necessary integration/configuration steps for integrating SSRS 2008R2/SSRS 2012 with SharePoint 2010/2013, as well as deploying reports to a SharePoint location.

In this session, we will break down the basics of sharding within SQL Azure Federations, explain what needs to be taken into consideration in terms of database design, what developers need to know, and show you real world solutions using SQL Azure Federations to overcome difficult scenarios.

In this session, you'll learn how to automate the SQL Server install and configure/deploy standard objects using PowerShell.

In this session, Michael will show you how to maximize your efficiency using PowerShell for process automation.

In this session you'll learn the different methods of securing data in your cube.

In this session, Bradley will guide you through the new features of SQL Server 2014.

In this session, Don explains everything you need to know about SQL Server indexes.

In this session you will learn the new features of SQL Server Enterprise and how/why you should use them.

Gain the background information you'll need to really leverage other courses at the conference!