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SQL Server 2008 - What's new and what's coming up!

Published 17 March 8 3:11 AM | SSQA.net

You may be aware that MVP s have the advantage of getting to know about the product information before it is let to the user community, that is the main advantage (I feel) to make the most of MVP award experience, Microsoft keeps MVPs informed of award...

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SQL Server 2008 - Declarative Management Frame concepts - SQLBits presentation

Published 1 March 8 5:51 AM | SSQA.net

01st March 2008, Saturday @ Aston Lakeside Conference center, Birmingham - UK. It was a good turnout to my session this morning at 09:30 on the topic : SQL Server 2008 – Declarative Management Framework concepts & database problem solutions with policy...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, download, error, 2008, ctp, .NET, visual studio, system state, protocol, connection, framework

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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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...

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SQL Server 2008 - what's new, a list would be nice?

Published 4 December 7 4:48 AM | SSQA.net

SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP) instalment 5 is ready to available for the users, I think this is the 3rd instalment since SQL 2008 is announced by Microsoft. The Application support team have been asking for a list of new/enhanced...

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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...

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