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Say goodbye to Tech-ed 2008 Developers and say hello to IT-PRO!
Published 6 June 8 7:43 AM | SSQA.net
Say goodbye to Tech-ed 2008 Developers conference today, which is closing down day. I haven't been to Tech-ed Developers week sessions but would like to check the highlights to know more on Development world information. So even for you there is an...
SQL Server 2008 release, 1st anniversary and it is CTP I'm talking!
Published 2 June 8 3:9 AM | SSQA.net
It is 1 year (first anniversary) that SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview is released, I have seen many good things and few peeves about this new version of SQL Server. Not to mention about largest conference is lined up for the users aka '...
Most Valueable 'technical' week so far this year, for me - MVP Global summit 2008
Published 17 April 8 7:7 PM | SSQA.net
In continuation with MVP global summit related posts here I can say since 12th April 2008 it has been a very useful week in terms of Technical knowledge update & networking. As you may know this is a MVP exclusive event that is not one of public wide...
MVP Global Summit - where all the attendees are coming from, view map geographically?
Published 31 March 8 3:1 AM | SSQA.net
MVP Global Summit, what it meant for MVPs? At one place, global connections with peers with a shared insight with a flavour of engagement with relevant product manager, sounds terrific isn't it! Who can attend - as per the previous post on MVP Global...
Windows Server 2008 deploy within your environment securely!
Published 6 March 8 2:50 AM | SSQA.net
Security - a major ingredient for every Enterprise to avoid the adversaries attempt to invade your customers’ networks and access their servers—to bring them down, infect them with viruses, or steal information about customers or employees, every day...
February CTP: SQL Server could not spawn FRunCM thread. Check the SQL Server error log and the Windows event logs for information about possible related problems.
Published 1 March 8 7:57 AM | SSQA.net
I was happy to see that February CTP for SQL Server 2008 was ready to download for use, in coinciding with my presentation in SQLBits I wanted to work my demos on this CTP release, nothing worked out successfully!! It is fair that new release will help...
Few hours to go for Windows Server, Visual Studio and SQL Server 2008 launch, here is big deal on SQL release date!
Published 27 February 8 2:1 AM | SSQA.net
I have been following Dan Jones's blog on " Launch_T-1 , Launch_T-3 & Launch_T-5 " series about SQL Server Launch in US (PST), as a Development Program Manager they have huge task ahead to complete and its not that easy to manage as...
SQL Server 2008 February CTP - report a bug and get a chance to win XBOX!
Published 25 February 8 2:20 AM | SSQA.net
I feel this type of contest by Microsoft will make this (2008) SQL Server release as a best release as more and more users will be interested to j oin the SQL Server 2008 February CTP Bug Bash Contest that will gain chance to win XBOX. These are the OfficialRules...
What's new, rather removed features from SQL Server 2008 (CTP6)
Published 21 February 8 2:11 AM | SSQA.net
It has been a 'very busy' month sofar, in particular to Microsoft world and sub-domains of Windows Server, Virtual Server & SQL Server and you know why from here. Not a 'real' launch for SQL Server folks out there, but a concession...
SQL Server 2008 February CTP, is availble to download now!
Published 20 February 8 5:37 AM | SSQA.net
Continuing from this SQL2008CTP blog post it seems there is a confusion on the SQL 2008 CTP downloads page The technet link 851664 refers that Evaluate Microsoft SQL Server 2008 today page was p ublished: November 12, 2007 and further after registering...
The launch, the gallery, the story - HeoresHappenHere
Published 18 February 8 2:30 AM | SSQA.net
Its just over 10 days for the big launch of Windows Server 2008 & Virtual Server 2008 (especially) and just a snippet of what you get in SQL Server 2008 versions too. Meanwhile Microsoft has given the HeroesHappenHere site much of makeup with a online...
When is next CTP instalment of SQL Server 2008 set to released?
Published 14 February 8 1:27 AM | SSQA.net
Its nearly 90 days from SQL Server 2008 November CTP and as per the CTP release cycle (90 days) the next instalment of SQL 2008 may be ready by end of this month. I feel that may be the last one before the RTM or as per the communication from Microsoft...
SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer January 2008 update
Published 25 January 8 4:8 AM | SSQA.net
Here is another new year gift from Microsoft for the SQL Server users, specifically for 2005 version - release of SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer (January 2008). BPA's job is to gather data from Windows and SQL Server configuration settings...
Learning resources for SQL Server 2008
Published 23 January 8 8:28 AM | SSQA.net
As January 2008 almost getting finished that means 1 month in 2008 is reduced that brings the date to get RTM for SQL Server 2008. Before that the users (DBAs, Developers & Analysts) must get knowledge in making best use of SQL Server 2008 features...
Tabular Data Stream (TDS) version 0x73090003 of the client library used to open the connection is unsupported or unknown. The connection has been closed.
Published 15 January 8 2:9 AM | SSQA.net
Very confusing error when trying to connect to a Database Engine (SQL Server 2008) using 'usual' windows authentication getting the following error: A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the...
Heroes Happen Here - SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 launch events
Published 11 January 8 2:38 PM | SSQA.net
ITS Party time!!! Well I'm joking, its not a full-party time. 2008 entered already that kicks Microsoft gearing up for worldwide events, important ones. Release of Visual Studio 2008, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008!!! This brings most of...
Unable to install SQL Server 2008 fails with error code 1603
Published 11 January 8 8:32 AM | SSQA.net
SQL Server 2008 CTP5 is failed to install on Windows Server 2008 core, have no problem in Windows Server 2003. So whenever you have a problem in installing any edition of SQL Server it is better to refer to the log file that is used to log all the activities...
How to register Microsoft Filter Pack IFilters with SQL Server 2005 and with SQL Server 2008
Published 24 December 7 4:38 PM | SSQA.net
The following pages were recently modified. Source: Knowledge Base Product: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition Notification Contents: New and Major Modifications How to register Microsoft Filter Pack IFilters with SQL Server 2005 and with SQL...
What are advantages of 64-bit system in relation to SQL Server?
Published 19 December 7 8:40 AM | SSQA.net
We have most of our database systems on 64-bit environment, but one of the application user asked the question what is the advantage of a 64-bit environment in relation to SQL Server application. I would say with the evolution of SQL Server 2005 it has...
Certification path for SQL Server 2008
Published 14 December 7 6:22 AM | SSQA.net
As SQL Server 2008 is still in CTP process Microsoft learning has already announced the process in getting certification in this new version. Not only with Learning opportunities Microsoft Press also offering freebies by the way of ebooks and press newsletter...
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