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Get a free copy of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition

Attend select SQL Server 2008 training courses with Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions and receive a free copy of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition. Offer valid through June 30, 2009 or while supplies last.

Free downloadable e-book offer: Introducing Microsoft Silverlight 2

Written by industry experts, Microsoft Press books deliver the accurate, from-the-source information that you need to take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Now there are chapters available for download from three great books on Visual Studio 2008: Programming Microsoft LINQ, Introducing Microsoft Silverlight 2, and Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 3.5.

Free download: “Introducing SQL Server 2008” e-book offer

Written by Industry experts Peter DeBetta, Greg Low, and Mark Whitehorn "Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008" will lead you through major new features in SQL Server 2008, including security, administration, performance, high availability, and business intelligence.

Get a free second chance to pass your Visual Studio 2008 certification exam

In the real world, you may need more than one chance at certification. Now get a second chance to pass your Visual Studio 2008 certification exam with Second Shot. When you register for Second Shot, you will receive one free retake for each paid exam if you don't pass on your first attempt. Register now.

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The MSDN Virtual Labs allow you to either quickly evaluate or learn how to build great applications for Windows and the Web, through a series of guided, hands-on labs which can be completed in 90 minutes.

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The MSDN Webcasts offer 90 minutes of deep, how-to technical information presented by knowledgeable Microsoft subject matter experts. These live, interactive events are free. You can ask the presenter technical questions or listen to questions from other participants. Online seating is limited to the first 1,000 registrants, so register early.

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