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Its hot and humid, Orlando
Published 8 June 8 12:7 PM | SSQA.net
This is my second trip to Oralando and this time I feel very hot and humid over here. It wasn't that bad last year even though the temperatures were around 90 to 95 F! Got checked in to the hotel and what a fantastic view from here and quite opposite...
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Red-gate news: New SQL Server DBA Awards - the search for the Exceptional DBA of 2008 begins
Published 28 May 8 5:56 AM | SSQA.net
DBAs look after an organization's most important asset – its data – and yet their contribution to an organization is all too often misunderstood. Now it's time for DBAs to finally get the recognition they deserve with some new community awards...
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Vote in the 2008 Windows IT Pro Community Choice Awards!
Published 2 May 8 4:29 PM | SSQA.net
Final voting for the Windows IT Pro Community Choice Awards is now open! Voting in this awards program is open to all Windows IT Pro Web site visitors, but vendors whose products are nominated are prohibited from voting. Click on the link below to enter...
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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...
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Get Sharepoint training at your own time
Published 4 March 8 6:28 AM | SSQA.net
Explore Office SharePoint Server 2007 with training from Microsoft experts, right from your desktop. Download a simple file to get the grand tour of the latest features and changes, including automated workflows to track approval cycles, business dashboards...
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Microsoft Empower Program - good deal for ISVs
Published 28 February 8 4:11 AM | SSQA.net
Microsoft has rolled out new program called - Empower Program that will enable the ISVs to receive software, support and additional resources designed to help you lower your development costs, test your software and speed your solution's time-to-market...
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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...
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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...
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SQL Teach and Dev Teach first time in Toronto - May 12th to 16th 2008
Published 13 January 8 5:22 PM | SSQA.net
In the past SQLTech & DevTeach conferences were successful and very useful to the SQL Server & .NET users. Now they are announcing DevTeach and SQLTeach Toronto May 12-16, 2008. Both events will be held at the Hilton Toronto. Attendees registered...
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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...
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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...
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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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Developer Developer Developer event 24th November 2007 - in Microsoft HQ campus Reading - UK
Published 25 October 7 6:0 PM | SSQA.net
You can now register for DDD6 on Saturday 24th November 2007: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032357828&Culture=en-GB . The agenda will be posted on the DDD6 site shortly. Don't miss it. It gets booked up REAL quick...
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Q & A with Bill Gates by Seattle Times
Published 27 September 7 1:25 AM | SSQA.net
Bill Gates and his foundation have spent more than $1 billion to fight malaria, putting a little-known disease back in the public consciousness. Now the man who revolutionized computing hopes his next big launch will be the world's first malaria vaccine...
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What you can do to prevent data leakage and get tips on encryption and other forms of protection against data leakage.
Published 20 September 7 12:14 PM | SSQA.net
Today, security professionals need to be aware that data can escape their organizations via many endpoints, including USB devices and laptops. But what some need to be aware of is that critical data is leaking out via less obvious places such as smartphones...
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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...
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2007 Professional Association of SQL Server (PASS) Community Summit
Published 7 September 7 4:48 AM | SSQA.net
Why attend Summit 2007 ? Network with other industry professionals to build your professional & personal network, select from over 125 technical sessions on SQL Server & Business Intelligence, research the newest products & services available...
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SQLBits community day on October 06th - sessions are online for your selection
Published 28 August 7 9:4 AM | SSQA.net
We blogged about SQLBits community day previously and now sessions are available online for your selection, vote now! As referred by Tony Rogerson : You will need to register on the site and then select the 10 sessions ( http://www.sqlbits.com/information...
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Dynamic Crosstab with multiple pivot columns
Published 16 August 7 8:54 AM | SSQA.net
Jeff Smith in his weblog showed how to generate Crosstab reports using a stored procedure. I had a requirement to generate crosstab reports with more than one pivot column. So I used the same approach he used and modified his procedure as shown below...
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MSDN events calender for the month of August 2007 in USA
Published 31 July 7 12:31 PM | SSQA.net
Upcoming MSDN events in your area: August 9 - Portland, OR Meet Your Fellow Masters with MSDN Events Connect with like-minded coders at this free, half-day of learning from MSDN Events. • Session 1: New Thinking in Data with LINQ and Visual Studio 2008...
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