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SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack, don't forget to install them as well
Published 18 August 8 2:46 AM | SSQA.net
Its over 2 weeks that SQL Server 2008 RTM is released and no doubt in stating that many DBAs might have performed downloads from their MSDN/Technet subscription to install within their environment. Remember feature pack download for SQL Server 2005 couple...
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Visual Studio 2008 SP1 available now for SQL Server 2008 installations
Published 13 August 8 3:5 AM | SSQA.net
In continuation to SQL Server 2008 installation when Visual Studio 2008 is/isn't present? post that you might be aware that one of the issues with the SQL Server installation was a dependency on Visual Studio 2008 SP1. Though it is not a complete...
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Cumulative Update 7 available for SQL Server 2005 SP2 - get it now to test and apply (if needed)
Published 15 April 8 3:58 PM | SSQA.net
Here is another candidate of 7 within Cumulative Update service for SQL Server 2005 SP2. SQL Server Release Services team has announced (yesterday) that another instalment of Cumulative Update ( series here ) for SQL Server 2005 on Service Pack 2, it...
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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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How to get involved with the launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008
Published 17 February 8 1:34 PM | SSQA.net
Its about 1 month for UK users to get involved in lauch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Serve 2008. - The main launch event: 19 March 2008 at the ICC Birmingham and places are already in "waitlisting" for this event. More...
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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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Real-time replication with SQL Server reporting, strategies and resolution to the problems?
Published 30 January 8 12:23 PM | SSQA.net
Replication plays important role within the data-driven events in an Enterprise, vital to the sales-work force type of management. DBAs will always have a primary focus in providing protection for the data assets stored in SQL Server. Protection that...
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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...
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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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Installing SQL Server Integration Services on 64-bit Computers
Published 19 November 7 8:29 AM | SSQA.net
I had tough time working with Integration Services (SSIS) on one of the 64 bit machine that will be used for a 24/7 based application. So here goes my ranting and things you need to take care when having installation of SQL Server 2005 on 64 bit platform...
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How to find whether that service pack file is a 32 bit or 64 bit?
Published 1 November 7 6:44 AM | SSQA.net
Whenever a service pack is released it will be available for 32-bit and 64-bit that also includes for SQL Express 2005 edition too, as it was for MSDE earlier. Since last year (I think) Microsoft Development team has adopted a standard in naming schema...
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Here it goes again - cumulative update package 5 for SQL Server Service Pack 2?
Published 23 October 7 4:23 PM | SSQA.net
If you remember we have blogged about release of Cumulative Update 4 for SQL Server Service Pack 2 since it has been declared to be available on download, CUpdate4-SQL2005SP2 is the one I'm referring. So is it is available for download (released recently...
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SQL Server Virtual Labs - fully featured virtual environment for testing!
Published 5 October 7 11:4 AM | SSQA.net
Virtual labs - in simple words its simple to use where a pre-installed environment is setup to try out /test SQL Server installation for your databses upgrade, that has full-featured labs. Not only this you have an option to download manual with a 90...
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Featured downloads - from Technet center
Published 5 October 7 10:56 AM | SSQA.net
Have you seen the Technet Center flash recenlty, how many of you get/follow the Technet center flash? I get to update myself with other Microsoft technologies with that flash letter. The TechNet Flash is full of pointers to in-depth technical information...
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SQL Server 2005 Books Online update - September 2007 on MSDN & Technet
Published 29 September 7 9:49 AM | SSQA.net
SQL Server version 2005 Books Online aka BOL has been updated by SQL Development Team in September 2007 and not available for download yet. As usual they are awaiting customer feedback from the BOL or via MSDN/Technet pages. Refer in their words: In the...
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Is SQL Server 2005 Books Online updated in September 2007?
Published 28 September 7 4:38 AM | SSQA.net
Well this is confusing me, this DownloadLink refers SQL Server 2005 Books Online as May 2007 update that can be installed on the machine. But when you search for any content on MSDN library for SQL Server it refers " SQL Server 2005 Books Online...
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