Intro to SQL Server 2012 The content in this unit provides a high-level overview of SQL Server 2012 from a developer perspective. Hands-On Labs How to build your first Web Application with SQL Server and ASP.NET (RTM Update) In this Hands On Lab you will learn how to build a functional ASP.NET web application with Microsoft Visual Studio that uses Microsoft SQL Server to manage product data and images. Videos Roger Doherty: Introduction to SQL Server 2012 This presentation provides an overview of the key improvements in SQL Server 2012 from a developer perspective in the context of Microsoft's overall platform strategy. Demo: A First Look at SQL Server 2012 (Part 1: Improving Availability and TCO using AlwaysOn) SQL Server 2012 is the latest release of Microsoft's flagship data platform. In this four part demo, we'll take an initial look at some of the most exciting new improvements in this important release, and demonstrate how SQL Server 2012 can help cloud optimize organizations of all sizes. First, we'll show you how AlwaysOn support for readable secondary replicas improves resource utilization. Demo: A First Look at SQL Server 2012 (Part 2: Improved Data Accuracy with Data Quality Services) In this part of the Demo, we'll show you how Data Quality Services and the Windows Azure Marketplace can help ensure that all of your data is accurate and compliant. Demo: A First Look at SQL Server 2012 (Part 3: Optimized Productivity with SQL Server Data Tools) In this part of the Demo, we'll show you how SQL Server Data Tools delivers a rich new modern developer experience for building database applications that target your on-premise environment or the cloud. Demo: A First Look at SQL Server 2012 (Part 4: Delivering Hybrid IT with Data Sync) In this last part of the Demo, we'll show you how SQL Azure Data Sync can help ensure that key data sets are available where you need them and when you need them.