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by dbell

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Hello,

I need to take a SQL administrator class and I wanted to get some feedback on some of the training companies that are out there. So far I have narrowed my search to New Horizons, Global Knowledge, Hands On Technology Transfer, and National Seminars. I've had good experiences with National Seminars, but sometimes the curriculum doesn't go into enough detail. I've had less positive experiences with New Horizons, and no experience with the other two. Does onyone have any opinions on which company offers the best training?

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by dr dij

SQL is a language not a product

perhaps you are talking about one of the databases with SQL in its name?

You can get all the element K and skillsoft classes that new horizons uses for products like SQL-Server from the IEEE (computer.org) and the ACM - acm.org nearly free.

you pay about $100 / year and get online books from oreilly safari and books24x7.com to read included in the price. mindleaders.com has good online classes too.

Plus these societies look good on your resume and you probably would know enuf not confuse SQL the language with MySQL or SQL-Server both databases that include SQL access. (or was this too-quick typing?)

by dbell

I want to take a class on administering the software application "Microsoft SQL Server 2005". I thought that would be understood, but maybe I did not provide 'enuf' information. I saw computer.org and mindleaders in a previous post of yours and its not what I am looking for. Thanks.

by dr dij

Making sure someone understands you is part of biz, part of quality control and just plain common sense.

saying your administering 'SQL' is certainly not enuf. 'Assuming' is also a major cause of mistakes in biz. If you said that to a potential employer they would chalk you off as someone not to call back for 2nd interview.

You should read some of the career group posts on ittoolbox.com then. Kalman Toth spams them a bit to promote his (expensive) sql training but various posts have ideas for training.

Now that we know what you are looking for, you might try local training. New Horizons, and many other places have local classes.

I still think it's a good idea to go thru the online training first. Then instead of looking like a deer in headlights absorbing brand new concepts in the classes, you can learn what you missed in the online training and be ahead of everyone. Places like ACM have courses actually tailored to learning SQL server admin for example and others in programing with their vsn of SQL.

by shellbot

I'm guilty of it myself..I sometimes forget to tack on the "server 2000 / 2005 / Express" bit..

In an informal space its not against the law to abbreviate a bit..I wouldn't do it in an interview..but on TR I would..

I'm a SQL DBA..who needs to go reboot her Server that has SQL Server 2000 on it..then go finish my T-SQL queries...ah ya get the picture

Peace :)

by shellbot

Are you a quick learner and can do it on your own? Or do you prefer more indepth instructor led classes?

I use New Horizons, as I prefer learning on my own and I use them for feedback, questions and a quiet place to do my work in..(the coffee in the Dublin location nice :) ) Plus they arrange all my exams and such.

As we in different locations I can't recamend anyone else for more intense training. Global Knowledge used to have a good reputation, but haven't heard anything about them in some time now.

by dbell

I've been working in an AS/400 enviroment and I haven't used MS SQL Server in about 6 years so I don't know what I have missed. I would prefer an instructor led class in this case. Plus, the company volunteered to pay for it. Thanks for your advice about New Horizons, maybe I'll give them another shot.

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