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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...
New feature in SQL Server 2008 - compression how it works?
Published 3 October 7 9:42 AM | SSQA.net
Since the release of SQL Server 2008 (last 2 CTPs) users are anxiously awaiting for data compression feature, so how it is handled in this version and what it does, is it a good thing? Data compression enables you to store your data more effectively and...
SQL Server 2008 - what would be cost for licensing as compared to SQL 2005 version?
Published 19 September 7 2:30 AM | SSQA.net
Since the release of SQL Server 2008 CTP most of the blogs are filled with 'whats new' feature within this release or going to create a highlight as compared to SQL 2005. The best of all those blogs I would recommend (thanks to) Bob Beauchemin...
Deprecated features highlights in SQL "Katmai" 2008 release
Published 10 June 7 5:52 PM | SSQA.net
SQL 2008 books online confirms the deprecated features that are not supported with the release of RTM, those few lists are as follows: SP_DBCMPTLEVEL is replaced with ALTER DATABASE .. SET COMPATIBILITY_LEVEL SP_HELPDEVICES is replaced with sys.backup_devices...
Swiss-knife features in SQL Server to help you
Published 25 May 7 8:11 AM | SSQA.net
Over the times managing RDBMS platform has evolved into a phase that all of the essential functionality that a Database Administrator needs to administer a multivendor or single-vendor database environment wrapped in an intuitive graphical interface....