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SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP - refer to documentation to know what's new!

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:32:00 GMT

In response to the SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP post I have had flurry of emails asking what more they can learn on 'What's New' compared to the existing SQL Server 2008 RTM which has celebrated its first birtday! As a general recommendation I always...(read more)

Free Microsoft Press eBook offer - Introducing SQL Server 2008

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Here is the interesting and fantastic news for the SQL Server users, Microsoft Press is offering eBook about "Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008" by Industry Experts & SQL Server MVPs - Greg Low, Peter DeBetta & Mark Whitehorn. *...(read more)

Update your local copies of SQL Server 2008 books Online - May 2009 release

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Here is the quick update for you to refresh your local copies of SQL Server 2008 Books OnLine (aka BOL) May 2009. Why you need to do it? It is one of the best practice that will enable you to keep up with latest information about recent feature release...(read more)

Database, Security and Web Design tools for free

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:10:00 GMT

I bet the subject will pull more interest for every IT user to see what kind of database, security and web design tools are available for free! No doubt that the media & communication has became quick & fast to pass on the information by the way...(read more)

May 2009 Monthly Technical Rollup about Business Intelligence technologies - Biztalk

Tue, 05 May 2009 20:57:00 GMT

Here is the email extract that we get as a part of MVP program from the Microsoft, similar information is already available from relevant Technet/MSDN blogs. This consists the news extracts and downloads information with regard to Biztalk server technologies...(read more)

Sharepoint Monthly Technical roll - May 2009

Tue, 05 May 2009 20:54:00 GMT

As a part of MVP program we get to know about Monthly Technical roll that consists all the information about a technology, similar to this here is what I want to share the same from the Microsoft leads, this consists on technology information & downloads...(read more)

Here you go to test and install another Feature Pack for SQL Server 2008, april 2009 update!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:35:00 GMT

I have received a good feedback about number of blogs posted about SQL Server Feature Pack, in this regard recent post about Do you know how many tools are included in SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack? here is another update for you to test & deploy the...(read more)

Get and test SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1, check release notes before proceeding!

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:26:00 GMT

In continuation to SQL_Server_2008-ServicePack1_CTP release information it is official that SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is now available. You can use these packages to upgrade any SQL Server 2008 edition. If you have been involved in SQL 2008...(read more)

Do you know how many tools are included in SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Hmm, interesting to know when you have been asked about such a 'stupid' question! What is a Feature Pack? Feature Packs are a set of collection that are designed to enhance the managing/developing/designing the SQL Server 2008 usability along...(read more)

It is Cumulative Update #2 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:33:00 GMT

Here is the time again for all (interested) DBAs & Admins to fold their sleeves again for further testing on Cumulative Update #2 for SQL Server 2005 SP3. As you know SQL Server 2005 SP3 is released, so as the Cumulative Updates are back on road for...(read more)

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 CTP

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:33:00 GMT

Its over half-year that SQL Server 2008 has been RTM'd and now it is time to test the CTP (Community Technology Preview) aka beta version of Service Pack 1 for this version. Absolutely right, for those of you waiting to try SQL Server 2008 until SP1...(read more)

Help Microsoft BI Development team to Build next version of AdventureWorks databases

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:12:00 GMT

Until SQL Server 2000 you may be familiar with pubs & northwind sample databases that were available along with SQL Server installation and since release of SQL 2005 the scenario has been changed for Sample databases.The version of AdventureWorks...(read more)

January 2009 update for SQL Server 2008 Books Online aka BOL

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:05:00 GMT

Here comes another update that you need to concentrate, a newest update to the SQL Server 2008 Books OnLine. MSDN site specifically refers that the following categories have had new topics added or existing topics updated with significant changes in the...(read more)

Get your hands on Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Well this may be a late news on the .NET community, but I have been following a lot on this area of Technology recently. Here is the news for me, Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 are the next generation developer tools we are working on. An early...(read more)

SQLcheck - a free performance monitoring tool from IDERA

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:22:00 GMT

SQLcheck is a free performance monitoring tool for SQL Server databases. It provides basic performance information for a single SQL Server and runs as a secure screensaver or on demand. Monitors key performance metrics Provides a view of processes, agent...(read more)

Monthly Technical rollup - specific to SQL Server related downloads

SqlServer-QA.net — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Have a look at the Technical Rollup email that has been distributed by Microsoft and blogged on http://blogs.technet.com/trm/ site too. Here I would like to refer that is specific to SQL Server platform and that is useful for our community. CAT.NET V1...(read more)

December Cumulative Update for Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

SqlServer-QA.net — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:33:00 GMT

Here is the extract from Sharepoint Team blog about December Cumulative Update for Office Sharepoint Server 2007 and Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0. The first and foremost advice from the team is you need not install these updates unless your installation...(read more)

SQL Server 2008 tools installation issues when SQL Server 2005 client tools are present - FAQ and gotchas.

SqlServer-QA.net — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:25:00 GMT

How many times you have faced the problems in installing SQL Server client tools? Have you ever tried to install latest version of SQL Server tools on previous version? Recently I have run into such a problem when installing SQL Server 2008 client tools...(read more)

SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (SP3) is released

SqlServer-QA.net — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:15:00 GMT

From the Are you ready for SP3 and SQL2005SP3_WorkStarted posts here, it has been officially announced that the SP3 for SQL Server 2005 (out of CTP) is ready to downlod to test and apply on your SQL Server 2005 instances. The Official SQL Server News...(read more)

Download SQL Server 2005 Books Online - Updated DECEMBER 2008

SqlServer-QA.net — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:37:00 GMT

Here is another update on Books Online (BOL) for SQL Server 2005 - Download an updated version of the documentation and tutorials, to see what kind of updates are updated in the documentation once you downloaded & install see the " Additional...(read more)