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List of Technology User Groups within United Kingdom

Published 16 June 8 5:39 PM | SSQA.net

During a recent discussion within a local User Group I have been asked with the above question that where can I get list of User Group information for Microsoft Technologies. Please find the following list of Usergroups that are convened within geographical...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, users, scotland, usergroups, meetings, united kingdom

SQL Server Open World - 2008, mark your diaries

Published 5 March 8 4:3 PM | SSQA.net

Wow, its almost one year for me to talk about SQL Server Open World! Last year I have given 2 presentations on Effective usage of Database Mirroring & Business Continuity mesaures & practices, blog posts here for a reference: http://sqlserver...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, users, best practices, 2005, open world, conference, usergroup, agenda

SQL Server 2008 February CTP - report a bug and get a chance to win XBOX!

Published 25 February 8 2:20 AM | SSQA.net

I feel this type of contest by Microsoft will make this (2008) SQL Server release as a best release as more and more users will be interested to j oin the SQL Server 2008 February CTP Bug Bash Contest that will gain chance to win XBOX. These are the OfficialRules...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, users, 2008, bug, testing, win, report, xbox

SQL Server is waiting for an internal operation to complete, message on SQL Server Management Studio

Published 17 December 7 2:49 AM | SSQA.net

Interesting popup message on the down-right corner of my laptop when I'm performing SQL Server tasks against a 2005 version database using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), displays the message " Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio is waiting...

Filed under: sql server, performance, microsoft, users, sql express, service pack2, management studio, slow, delay

Want to see Paul S Randal and Kimberley presentation extract?

Published 13 December 7 10:18 AM | SSQA.net

This will be an interesting news for all the SQL Server users and any conference attendees about Paul Randal & Kimberly, may be you or your friend might have asked one of them whether they are writing a book or have any extracts of their presentation...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, sql queen, users, best practices, beginners, conference, paul

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...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, download, update, users, 2008, books online, ctp5, utilities

Note for SQLPASS 2007 attendees

Published 7 September 7 8:16 AM | SSQA.net

PASS2007 conference is just weeks away from now, I would like to share the Recommendations for PASS attendees posted by James Luetkehoelter . Above all I like and will follow: This extends to speakers: don't feel shy. Go up and ask someone a question...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, users, conference, sqlpass, suggestions, speakers