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SQL Server 2008 installation vows on Windows Server 2008
08 August 08 11:14 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

After I knew about the SQL 2008 RTM release news I have blogged SQL2008RTM-official here and as usual I have attempted to download the setup media from Technet which took a while (3 hours) to download the file, due to the obvious reasons of MSDN/TEchnet...

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SQL Server 2008 RTM is released, its official now!
06 August 08 07:48 PM | ssqa.net | 2 comment(s)

Microsoft press announces that SQL Server 2008 is available for users and as per PressRelease : . ..announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the new version of the company’s acclaimed data management and business intelligence...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, microsoft, data warehousing, rtm, rc0, development, community

Get ready for SQL Server 2008 RTM release!
11 July 08 04:05 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Are you desperate to get Relase To Manufacturing (RTM) release of SQL Server 2008? Well, long wait for SQL Server 2008 is nearly over. It is an official announcement that SQL Server 2008 will be on the August price list. This means that customers and...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, 2005, users, launch, windows server, visual studio, itpro, rtm, rc0, developer

SQL Server 2008 RC0 and 3.5 Compact edition Books Online - download and update your copy
24 June 08 03:22 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

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 features - Relational & Data Warehouse Scalability list (new)
12 June 08 04:04 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Scalability is an important aspect in every application, a common achievement within OLTP environment and still applicable to OLAP (Anlaysis Services) environment. In any if the application or a cube or mining model may be unavailable for querying because...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, performance, data warehousing, features, scalability, relational

SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate - public download is available now
10 June 08 10:32 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

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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See the new logo for SQL Server 2008
04 June 08 12:58 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Did you see the new branded logo and desktop background for SQL Server 2008? Until recently many users asked about logo for SQL Server 2008 as Windows Server 2008 & Visual Studio 2008 has got their own logos to represent. This new logo for SQL Server...

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SQL Server 2008 - What's new for IT Pro community [UK Usergroup conference]
16 April 08 01:22 PM | ssqa.net | with no comments

In continuaton to UK User Group conference (2 day) in Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park Reading here is my presentation to download that was delivered on 09th April 2008. If you are unable to download from SkyDrive then click here . During that conference...

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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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Webcast 31st March 2008: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Ensuring Your Data Is Secure with a Trusted Platform
30 March 08 11:41 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Another part of Technet webcast series on SQL Server 2008. In this part a focus on IT professionals and the SQL Server 2008 the Trusted Platform. In the first part of the series we spent time looking at how Contoso was using SQL Server 2008 as a productivity...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, security, technet, trusted platform, data loss, business continuity, high availability, data platform

SQL Server 2008 Express features and variation from previous version
28 March 08 09:26 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Flood of questions fromthe users during a recent usergroup meeting. What will the specification for the SQL Server 2008 Express version be? What will be the differences between it and the 2005 version, not with MSDE? How about SQL Agent attachment to...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, 2005, licensing, features, sqlexpress, express, limitation, ram

SQL Server 2008 Spatial data - geography & geometry, all in one
20 March 08 11:24 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Geography & Geometry has much significance in day to day life, within that as a data now you can manage within your Database using SQL Server 2008 new data type - spatial, this represents information about the physical location and shape of geometric...

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Get to know about SQL Server 2008 February CTP by participating in webchat
11 March 08 03:31 AM | ssqa.net | with no comments

Join the Microsoft SQL Server development team to learn more and ask technical questions about CTP release of SQL Server 2008. Add-to-Calendar and when it is: March 13, 2008 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time and refer here for Additional Time Zones

Filed under: sql server, 2008, ctp6, features, february, chat, technical

Data Warehouse Scalability Features in SQL Server 2008
07 March 08 01:44 PM | ssqa.net | 1 comment(s)

By now you might be aware or have gone through the web resources and conferences about what's new within SQL Server 2008 version, one thing is sure scalability for your database platform. Though there isn't a real-time data warehouse implementation within...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, reporting services, blogs, new, technet, ssis, management studio, data warehousing, ssrs, features, documentation, analysis services, ssas, integration services

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...

Filed under: sql server, 2008, microsoft, online, launch, conference, learning, windows server, visual studio, heroeshappenhere, training

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