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SQL Server Express - get sample kits in express way

Published 30 June 8 3:30 AM | SSQA.net

For every new user in SQL Server world and experienced users to get used to newer version of SQL Server, having sample kit will definetly help out. In this scenario I often get emails asking about any samples or documentation (procedures) to get more...

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SQL Server 2008 RC0 and 3.5 Compact edition Books Online - download and update your copy

Published 24 June 8 8:3 AM | SSQA.net

As in continuation with the latest release of SQL Server 2008 that is Release Candidate , I strongly recommend you update your local copies of SQL Server Books ONline aka BOL. Here is the link to download the latest copy of SQL Server 2008 RC0 BOL - Link_to...

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SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate - public download is available now.

Published 10 June 8 5:36 AM | SSQA.net

In the past week SQL Server 2008 RC0 has been made available for early download by MSDN and TechNet Plus subscribers. RC0 is the final step before SQL Server 2008 RTMs in Q3 of this year. After logging into their respective accounts, subscribers can view...

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IDERA: Download the free public beta new SQL admin toolset, with a feedback you could gain a chance to win a Wii

Published 13 May 8 9:10 AM | SSQA.net

We have 6 winners and 4 more to go! Download the free public beta of our new SQL admin toolset, let us know what you think and you could win a Wii™! Two ways to win: 1) Download SQL admin toolset to enter 2) Refer your friends for extra entries to win...

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SQL Server 2008 and simplified scripting through PowerShell

Published 9 May 8 4:45 AM | SSQA.net

Have you ever seen or used the PowerShell? If so have you worked on PowerShell within SQL Server 2008, it has 2 kinds of snap-ins that are called as Powershell Provider and set of Cmdlets. The provider will enables the simple navigation mechanism similar...

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SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 - work started

Published 15 April 8 4:37 PM | SSQA.net

Ok here is the hot news for SQL 2005 users!!! From the Are you ready for SP3 post here, it has been officially announced the SP3 for SQL Server 2005 will be available in CY2008 (calender year 2008) that means before 31st December 2008! More from this...

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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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SQL Server SSIS packages metadata solution pack

Published 14 April 8 3:1 AM | SSQA.net

Do you have hundreds of SSIS packages to manage? Do they run at various times to address the ETL solutions within your environment? Let's say you have to modify the base table columns, so you need to consider what kind of impact this change would...

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IDERA's new tool - SQL admin toolset: public BETA available

Published 7 April 8 2:57 AM | SSQA.net

IDERA's tools are helpful for the Database Management in specific to DBAs and in this fashion they are coming up with new tool called, SQL Admin toolset, check the following: NEW! SQL admin toolset: Incredibly useful tools for SQL Server people 24...

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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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Cumulative update package 6 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 - available now

Published 20 February 8 2:39 AM | SSQA.net

Another set of Cumulative update package ready to download for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2, again only by the way of contacting the CSS. From our CumulativeUpdate blog series here is another one to add up as well and this CU6 package is only intended...

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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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SQL Server Management Studio snap-in - get alerted when executing a TSQL code!

Published 15 February 8 4:26 AM | SSQA.net

Do you like color-coded alert say when you are executing a TSQL script or code against a SQL Server instance, say if its a production server with 'red' indicator or 'green' when it is on testing platform! I have no doubt in stating the...

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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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SQL Server 2005 schema integration changes and use of best practices - use of Schema Qualified Tables/Views

Published 24 January 8 7:19 AM | SSQA.net

You all know that it is a best practice to use the schema qualified tables or views for the better management and performance (sometimes). As the Best Practices Analyzer tool which will be a part of SQL engine from 2008 version onwards confirms that this...

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