Silico-Magnetic Intelligence Corp. Launches SQL 2005 and SQL 2000 Double Header Multimedia Training Solutrion

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- With the "SQL 2005 and SQL 2000 Double Header" training solution from SMI Corp. (http://www.sqlusa.com/), IT students and professionals will learn techniques for using and programming Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2000 in all capacities for administering databases, designing and developing applications, including business intelligence. The suite addresses the transitional training requirements of corporations from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005, which was released in November by Microsoft.

The 58 CD-ROMs in the "SQL 2005 and SQL 2000 Double Header" training suite consist of:

1. Practical SQL Server 2005 Administration on 21 CD-ROMs 2. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Programming on seven CD-ROMs 3. Practical SQL Server 2000 Administration on 21 CD-ROMs with Column Level Encryption/Decryption 4. Data Warehouse Architecture with OLAP Cubes on five CD-ROMs 5. Crash Course in SQL Server 2000 on three CD-ROMs 6. 120 Minutes to SQL Server Stardom on one CD-ROM Also included are the following books: - Pro SQL Server 2005 (Apress) - SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Microsoft) - SQL Server 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant (Microsoft) - Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Programming by Example (Que) - SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Step by Step (Microsoft) - The Complete Guide to Dimensional Modeling (Kimball/Wiley)

Expert database, data warehouse and business intelligence architect Kalman Toth's friendly presentation style makes this complex technical subject matter easy to understand. At the conclusion of this training suite the student will be prepared to perform comprehensive database functions. The CD training suite is practical in nature with lots of real business examples.

Toth is a recognized expert in database, data warehouse and BI design, modeling, programming and administration with specific expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase. He is a database consultant to large corporations such as Citibank, UBS, Deloitte & Touche, Dun & Bradstreet, Reuters, Lehman Brothers, Bank of Sweden (SEB) and major consumer website companies in online dating, online diet and online fitness.

The CD-ROM and Flash-downloadable files contain full-motion screen image video with rich audio narration. They were prepared with Camtasia Studio (http://www.camtasia.com/), and played back via Flash (http://www.macromedia.com/). This particular method of multimedia training represents the best learning environment for the student and professional. It is also the most cost-effective way to acquire database knowledge, development, design and administration skills. Each CD-ROM is broken down into 6-16 units, typically 8-15 minutes long. The student can replay each unit as often as necessary to master it. All tools and tutorials are presented with true moving monitor images in full color and high-quality audio.

Mastering the full-motion screen image video "SQL 2005 and SQL 2000 Double Header" training solution is equivalent to 48 months of on-the-job experience. It is targeted for beginner to intermediate database administrators and developers. It can also be used as a quick movie reference for senior database professionals. The multimedia training suite is priced at $1,495, and is currently shipping worldwide. The company's main markets are North America, West Europe, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Australia.

For more information, visit http://www.sqlusa.com/ .

Any questions email sales@sqlusa.com.