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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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Unable to install SQL Server 2008 fails with error code 1603

Published 11 January 8 8:32 AM | SSQA.net

SQL Server 2008 CTP5 is failed to install on Windows Server 2008 core, have no problem in Windows Server 2003. So whenever you have a problem in installing any edition of SQL Server it is better to refer to the log file that is used to log all the activities...

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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...

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Shall I drop pubs and northwinds databases, how about Adventureworks?

Published 21 June 7 3:36 AM | SSQA.net

As you may be aware SQL Server installation (70 & 2000) will automatically install the sample databases pubs and northwind, if you aren't using them or not a training institute then simply drop them. Whereas this behaviour is changed in SQL Server...

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