TechNet Webcast: Introduction to Data Mining with SQL Server 2005 (Level 200)  

Data mining is a technique that gives you access to the information you need to make intelligent decisions about difficult business issues. In this webcast, learn how Microsoft SQL Server 2005 can help you expand your data mining capabilities dramatically. We examine the data mining process and some of the data mining tools included with SQL Server 2005 that give you the ability to highlight rules and patterns in your data. Tune in to discover the possibilities of data mining and predictive analytics with SQL Server 2005.

Presenter: John Weston, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation

Some may call John Weston a geek, but he prefers the term "technologist." Before joining Microsoft, John spent six years as a Microsoft Certified Trainer, helping people learn new technologies at a local college and bringing newly hired Microsoft employees up to speed. Though he is an MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, and Cisco Certified Network Associate, John gets the most enjoyment from teaching customers how to take advantage of the powerful capabilities of SQL Server.  When he is not working, John can usually be found sailing around Texas with his kids.