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SQL Server 2012 - Upgrade Whitepaper
17 May 2012 17:24

Just a short note to mention Microsoft have released the Technical Reference Guide for upgrading to SQL Server 2012. The paper is available for download here: http://tinyurl.com/84xm5b4 There's some interesting details on approaches to upgrade, including features such as high availability, full-text search, service broker and other components (SSIS, SSAS... Read More...

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Filed under: upgrade, reference guide, sql server 2012

Zero downtime database upgrade - SQL Bits III
18 September 2008 21:09

At SQL Bits III - I presented on my experience with Zero Downtime Database Upgrades. If you weren't at SQLBits or didn't manage to make it along to the session, I've included a précis of the options below and the slides are available for download. The session focussed on the methods and processes to support an upgrade project while minimising downtime... Read More...

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Filed under: Log shipping, upgrade, downtime, database mirroring

SQL Server 2000 – The Obituary
17 March 2008 16:42

SQL Server 2000 was released to the public in November 2000, during its lifecycle it received four service packs (including one to resolve a major security vulnerability) and many hundreds of hotfixes. During the past 8 years SQL Server 2000 has been responsible for servicing requests from hundreds of thousands of users Worldwide, has been accountable for many... Read More...

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Filed under: upgrade, support lifecycle, SQL Server 2000