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SQLTeach/DevTeach Montreal registration open -- early bird discounts

Published 4 September 8 3:30 AM | SSQA.net

En français Get a 300$ early bird discount by registering before September 13th. We are offering an early bird of 300$ CAD for attendees that are registering before September 13th, 2008. Registered attendees have access to the DevTeach Archive sessions...

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MSDN & Technet webcast for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server Compact 3.5 versions

Published 3 September 8 4:4 PM | SSQA.net

TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 (Part 3 of 3): Integrate Growing Data Volumes (Level 300) Attend this session to learn how to integrate growing volumes of data with the new enhancements in Microsoft SQL Server 2008. We cover new technologies, like Change...

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SQLBits - Cubed: Don't miss the opportunity!

Published 26 August 8 7:46 AM | SSQA.net

Did you see the new logo of SQLBits: IN continuation to the earlier SQLBits-Cubed_Notification post here, now we got the update about final agenda that is fixed for September 13th 2008. For more information refer to MainAgenda page on SQLBits website...

Filed under: sql server, community, users, sqlbits, conference, usergroup, education, cubed, learn

Data Dude gets you a great news about Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals!

Published 22 August 8 3:55 AM | SSQA.net

Data Dude - if you know about these 2 words then you know what I'm talking about. Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals is an excellent tools for the users to build SQL databases in a managed project environment with support for versioning...

Filed under: sql server, services, community, code, visual studio, data dude, team edition, vsts

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

Get a feel for Tech·Ed EMEA 2008

Published 8 August 8 2:25 AM | SSQA.net

Another biggest event in Europe which is Microsoft Tech-ed EMEA : FOR Tech-ed Developers week FOR Tech-ed ITPRO week (the above ones looks familiar and will be applied to all of the Tech-ed conference around the world)...( read more ) Read More...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, tech-ed, community, conference, developers, itpro, emea

SQL Server Heroes Unite Contest!

Published 7 August 8 6:5 PM | SSQA.net

PASS community connector email that I would like to share! Prove that you've got what it takes! Build the next generation of community applications on SQL Server 2008 in CodePlex: websites, enterprise suites, samples, gadget, tools, guidance, etc...

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SQL Server 2008 RTM is released, its official now!

Published 6 August 8 1:40 PM | SSQA.net

Microsoft press announces that SQL Server 2008 is available for users and as per PressRelease : . ..announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the new version of the company’s acclaimed data management and business intelligence...

Filed under: sql server, community, team, features, rtm, rc0, microsoft development

REMIX UK 08 - generate Next Web for Designers and Developers

Published 5 August 8 3:48 AM | SSQA.net

REMIXUK08 is the new conference concept from Microsoft offering a 48 hour conversation all about the ‘Next Web’, what it means today and the potential impact of technologies, tools and techniques for the future. This is more important for inspiring designers...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, developer, community, conference, uk, designers, remix

SQL Server Heroes UNITE - PASS community summit 2008

Published 1 August 8 12:41 PM | SSQA.net

HeroesHappenHere is finished and now PASS organisation comes up with new chant that 'SQL Server Heroes UNITE' for upcoming community summit 2008 in Seattle, US between November 18-21 2008. No doubt that PASS Community conferences in the past and...

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SQLBits (III) Cubed - Mark your diary September 13 2008

Published 1 August 8 7:25 AM | SSQA.net

Here it comes again, second one in this year one of the biggest UK based SQL Server conference - SQLBits III aka cubed. It is free to attend and what you will get is: 20 hours of top content from the world of SQL Server presented by the top speakers in...

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RC0 reporting services product samples - SQL Server 2008 and 2005

Published 30 July 8 10:1 AM | SSQA.net

Until SQL Server 2000 the sample databases or files are installed along with binaries & program files, since version 2005 this has been changed and they are available from Microsoft download site and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) has no exclusion...

Filed under: sql server, community, codeplex, reporting services, samples

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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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...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, community, sharepoint, content management

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...

Filed under: sql server, msdn, microsoft, technet, community, sharepoint, beginners in sql serever, benefits, isv, subscription, visio, office, program

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...

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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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