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SQL Server 2008 February CTP Bug Bash Contest Results
01 May 08 02:17 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Contest-Results

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SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 - work started
16 April 08 12:26 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

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)
15 April 08 10:16 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

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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End of Mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 & 2005 (SP1) today, then how about SP2?
08 April 08 06:04 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

The subject say it all, as of today the mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 (SP4) and SQL Server 2005 (SP1) will be ended. That means for SQL Server 2005 service pack 1 there will not be any support and that can be obtained with a Custom Support agreement...

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MVP Global Summit - where all the attendees are coming from, view map geographically?
31 March 08 07:19 AM | ssqa.net | 3 comment(s)

MVP Global Summit, what it meant for MVPs? At one place, global connections with peers with a shared insight with a flavour of engagement with relevant product manager, sounds terrific isn't it! Who can attend - as per the previous post on MVP Global...

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Microsoft Empower Program - good deal for ISVs
29 February 08 09:29 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Microsoft has rolled out new program called - Empower Program that will enable the ISVs to receive software, support and additional resources designed to help you lower your development costs, test your software and speed your solution's time-to-market...

Filed under: sql server, microsoft, windows server, visual studio, licensing, versions, isv, applications, benefits

Receive 24 hours of free, online training on new Microsoft products
27 February 08 11:29 PM | ssqa.net | 2 comment(s)

Jump into training with Microsoft Learning! This was the theme with Heroes Happen Here launch and here are further details from Microsoft Learning page: Receive 24 hours of free, live online training Microsoft Certified Trainers present 24 hours of live...

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Few hours to go for Windows Server, Visual Studio and SQL Server 2008 launch, here is big deal on SQL release date!
27 February 08 12:09 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

I have been following Dan Jones's blog on " Launch_T-1 , Launch_T-3 & Launch_T-5 " series about SQL Server Launch in US (PST), as a Development Program Manager they have huge task ahead to complete and its not that easy to manage as per the schedule...

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What's new, rather removed features from SQL Server 2008 (CTP6)
21 February 08 04:00 PM | ssqa.net | 1 comment(s)

What's new, rather removed features from SQL Server 2008 (CTP6)

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Cumulative update package 6 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 - available now
20 February 08 11:57 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Cross post from http://sqlserver-qa.net/blogs/tools/archive/2008/02/20/cumulative-update-package-6-for-sql-server-2005-service-pack-2-available-now.aspx

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SQL Server Books Online - Whats new and how to get most out of it!
18 February 08 08:29 AM | ssqa.net | 1 comment(s)

A must for all SQL Server users and don't forget to upgrade your local copies and further read on from this article - http://sqlblogcasts.com/blogs/ssqanet/pages/sql-server-books-online-what-s-new-and-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-it.aspx

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SQL Server X64 and X86 - differences and what you see in terms of performance?
13 February 08 09:15 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Is 64 bit means more memory? Yes, to be precise. Going forward you will see majority of Microsoft product will go with 64-bit, such as Operating System, Web & Database Application software. So what is the difference between X64 and X86 based applications...

Filed under: sql server, 64bit, x64, advantages, microsoft, x86, server, resources, hardware, 32bit, performance