Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise edition provides a high-performance, scalable, secure environment for storing, retrieving, and modifying data in relational or Extensible Markup Language (XML) format and, provides the basis of a powerful business intelligence solution that supports Online Analytical processing applications and data mining.

Database developers, analysts and administrators are often required to manage and utilize multiple aspects of a database server, not just the relational database engine. Therefore, an awareness of the components and services available in SQL Server 2005 is essential when preparing for SQL Server 2005 migration, deployment and management.

About Ali Saffarnia
Ali Saffarnia is a Microsoft Certified Trainer who has taught thousands of IT professionals and SQL developers from some of the world's largest software companies. Ali holds a Computer Electronics degree and certifications including MCT, MCDBA, MCSE, CNE, CNI, NCI and more.

In 1999 Ali joined QuickStart as a Senior System Engineer, providing Microsoft Training and Consulting. Currently he trains IT professional and helps them to understand, implement and deploy Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 and Microsoft Business Intelligence application (SQL2000/2005 Analysis Services OLAP).