The goal of the SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Course is to provide information about the improvements introduced in SQL Server 2008 and the new features added in SQL Server 2008 R2. Its primary audience is solution architects and developers who are familiar with SQL Server, and also developers who are new to SQL Server and want to learn the basics. The content focuses on development aspects and illustrates how to design more effective database applications that take advantage of improved capabilities in SQL Server. This version of the training course is designed to work best with the SQL Server 2008 R2.