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SQL Server 2008 installation vows on Windows Server 2008

Published 8 August 8 4:23 AM | SSQA.net

After I knew about the SQL 2008 RTM release news I have blogged SQL2008RTM-official here and as usual I have attempted to download the setup media from Technet which took a while (3 hours) to download the file, due to the obvious reasons of MSDN/TEchnet...

Filed under: sql server, blogs, community, windows, 2008, development, installation, firewall

SQL Server 2008 - What's new for IT Pro community [UK Usergroup conference]

Published 9 April 8 10:28 AM | SSQA.net

In continuaton to UK User Group conference (2 day) in Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park Reading here is my presentation to download that was delivered on 09th April 2008. Appreciate your feedback....( read more ) Read More...

Filed under: sql server, community, 2008, enterprise, best practice, whatsnew, conference, usergroup, itpro

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...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, community, 2008, virtual, labs, 2005, best practice, free, learning

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

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...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, community, error, 2008, connect, error log, install, unable, network share

SQL Bits II - here it comes again

Published 13 December 7 5:1 AM | SSQA.net

SQL Bits is back again, this time 01st March 2008 at The Lakeside Conference Centre in Birmingham. Its a bigger venue than Microsoft TVP that will give more people 'SQL Geeks' to attend. Hold on your horses, registrations aren't open yet but...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, community, 2008, 2005, sqlbits, online, conference, configuration, speakers, meeting, sessions, selection

SQL Server 2008 November CTP 5 - next instalment is available

Published 20 November 7 2:49 AM | SSQA.net

Here comes another instalment of SQL Server 2008 for the CTP fans. The SQL Server 2008 November CTP has been released to the connect.microsoft.com website and is available for download here . One of the improvements in this build is the ability to persist...

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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