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Get ready for SQL Server 2008 RTM release!

Published 14 July 8 9:56 AM | SSQA.net

Are you desperate to get Relase To Manufacturing (RTM) release of SQL Server 2008? Well, long wait for SQL Server 2008 is nearly over. It is an official announcement that SQL Server 2008 is set to RTM'd during the month of August 2008, as per Bob...

Filed under: sql server, developer, users, 2008, 2005, visual studio, launch, windows server, rtm, itpro, rc0

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...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, users, 2008, bug, testing, win, report, xbox

SQL Server 2008 express specifications, any difference from previous versions?

Published 14 January 8 3:18 AM | SSQA.net

Flood of questions fromthe users during a recent usergroup meeting. What will the specification for the SQL Server 2008 Express version be? What will be the differences between it and the 2005 version, not with MSDE? How about SQL Agent attachment to...

Filed under: sql server, download, community, users, edition, 2008, 2005, compatibility, express

Using feature of Creating Reports within SQL Server express 2008

Published 3 January 8 3:5 AM | SSQA.net

SQL Server Express team in Microsoft are asking users to register their opinion in developing a new report designer tool to include in SQL Server Express 2008! I should clarify that this feature will be included in SQL Express 2008 with Advances Services...

Filed under: sql server, users, 2008, ctp, bids, reporting services, newfeatures

SQL Server 2008 virtual training available during January

Published 2 January 8 3:7 AM | SSQA.net

Got this exciting news for the SQL Server users to get acquaintance in the next release which is 2008, Microsoft is offering several training opportunities before getting the RTM version to the public. This time the training opportunity is provided by...

Filed under: sql server, users, 2008, virtual, seminar, best practice, session, training

November 2007 update SQL Server 2008 Books Online CTP - update your local copies

Published 2 December 7 6:46 AM | SSQA.net

As the subject states you have to update (uninstall & install) the local copy of Books Online for SQL Server 2008 CTP that is released in November 2007. This BOL update consists all the changes from the previous CTPs and what's new with current...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, download, update, users, 2008, books online, ctp5, utilities

Getting Started with SQL Server 2008

Published 7 September 7 4:53 AM | SSQA.net

Recently I have had few emails asking about how to get hands-on in SQL Server 2008. As of now still July 2008 CTP is available to download as per this OtherBlogPost. Further as usual I would suggest the SQL 2008 'newbie' to review the books online...

Filed under: sql server, community, users, BOL, 2008, ctp, books online