SQU will launch in conjunction with SolidQ's new The SolidQ Journal-a free, interactive, monthly publication, featuring in-depth articles, practical case studies, on-target advice, and behind-the-scenes discussions from the organization's roster of global experts.

"Everyone likes to talk about best practices, but real life is messy," notes SolidQ Co-Founder and Managing Director Brian Moran. "Sometimes best practices aren't possible or aren't the best for a particular real world situation. The SolidQ Journal and SolidQ University will offer the world-class knowledge and ‘real practices' you need to succeed within the complex SQL Server ecosystem."

SolidQ University (SQU) translates the company's internationally recognized training program into the virtual space in the form of convenient courses and online conferences. With a variety of sessions under development for Q1 2010, SQU is on target to produce the world's largest online events in the SQL Server space.

SolidQ's highly respected speakers and instructors-the company has more speakers at PASS Summit 2009 than any other organization besides Microsoft-are also hands-on experts who develop and implement innovative, high-performing, reliable solutions in businesses of all sizes and across all industries.

"Our mentors bring to the classroom their personal experiences and lessons learned working with leading-edge clients around the world, including Microsoft," Moran adds. "Our courses, seminars, and conferences go beyond theory into the nitty-gritty tips and processes that work in the real world and that students can translate into action immediately in their own organizations."

Students can follow roadmaps to different SQU degree programs over a semester, customize their own training, pick and choose one-off courses, and attend virtual conference events. SQU will feature live interaction with the instructor and fellow students, repositories of resources and code demos and downloads, as well as forums for follow-ups and continuing discussion with instructors and other alumni. And with SQU, students don't have the extra time away from the office or travel expense associated with traditional courses and training.