SQL Server 2008 R2 service pack 1 contains all the cumulative update pack releases since RTM release. This means SP1 CTP consist the CU Package releases from 1 to 6, as CU7 has released on April 18th 2011. So before you test the SQL2008R2SP1 CTP, I would...
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...
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...