After completing this course, students will be able to describe the new features of SQL Server 2008; manage SQL Server 2008; optimize SQL Server 2008; secure a SQL Server 2008 Database; develop databases with SQL Server 2008; create and maintain highly available SQL Server 2008 databases; create and use a SQL Server 2008 data warehouse; use SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services; use SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services.