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SQL Server data platform upgrade - Why upgrade and how best you can reduce pre & post upgrade problems?

SQL Server upgrade, let it be database(s) or instance(s) or both the process and procedures must follow best practices in order to reduce any problems that may occur even after the platform is upgraded. The success of any project relies upon the simpler...

End of support (technical) for SQL Server pre-2005 versions, mind the dates!

11th Jan 2011 - is the date to remember if you still managing SQL Server 7.0 SP4 [ 7.00.1063 or 7.00.1152 build version] (compatibility=70) instances on your production environment, end of extended support for this version! 09th April 2013 - is the date...

January 2009 update for SQL Server 2008 Books Online aka BOL

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...

SQL Server 2000 to 2005 to 2008 Upgrade Technical Reference Guide

What is the most required task when a DBA required to perform upgrade from previous versions? Complete understanding of the databases that are required to upgrade. Technical reference of upgrade path from previous version to the current one. Testing of...