February 2008 - Posts

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Found: SQL Server 2008 February CTP Books Online -- the Download Edition by Keith Nicholson

I have been trying to find this for days. Sure, I've downloaded the CTP6 and the BOLs are there, but they are accessed only through my virtual image. I want to read the BOL on my TabletPC without running Virtual PC. Well I finally found it thanks...
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But Will SQL Server 2008 Break My App? by Keith Nicholson

There are a lot of companies that are evaluating the upcoming version of SQL Server with this key question. In larger companies and enterprises, mission critical applications need to be considered for the Relational, BI, and Reporting tools. Scalability...
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SQL Server 2008 - CTP 6 For February Now Available by Keith Nicholson

Try SQL Server 2008 Today Download the latest SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP) and try out the latest features for 180 days! The SQL Server development team uses your feedback to help refine and enhance product features. Download the...
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SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 Community Launch Events in OKC by Keith Nicholson

In case you have missed out, yesterday was the big launch event for Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008. You can go to the virtual launch event site for more information. If you want something more local, there are lots of opportunities...
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Playing with Windows Live Writer by Keith Nicholson

I usually bypass the general e-mail from Microsoft about how to use Windows better than I do. Why? Because most of the time, I've used those features. However, to quote coach Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State University, "I'm a man! I'm 40...
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DreamSpark from Microsoft = Free College IT Software by Keith Nicholson

I just saw this from a friend, Chris Koenig, at Microsoft. If you have any children, friends, or family in college and they are heading toward an IT or Graphics Design career then you will want to check this out. This is an incredible opportunity for...
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The Winds Have Changed -- I'm Now at Scalability Experts by Keith Nicholson

I am the Business Unit Lead of Training and Content Development for Scalability Experts. Yes, it is a big title, but don't let that fool you. I have ownership of our great courseware and curriculum based on high level content for Microsoft SQL Server. Training and Knowledge Gap Fulfillment is just a small part of our offerings. The rest of our business is providing great assistance in Scaling and Consolidating SQL Server environments. Be sure to check out our site....
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