Read the full article http://blogs.technet.com/andrew/archive/2007/09/28/pervasive-business-intelligence-bi.aspx Technorati Tags: BI , SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence

Heard of Data Protection Manager? DPM 2007 is a member of the Microsoft System Center family of management products, which are designed to help IT Professionals manage their Windows Server® infrastructure. First announced in September 2006, and now out...

A good friend and colleague of mine Andy De Rosa works as a Dynamics AX specialist, but in his part time is a keen singer. Having just released a new album he also performs live gigs. http://www.myspace.com/andyderosa I will be attending his next gig...

I put my bike up for sale on ebay last night. I have a 1998 GSXR 750, nice bike, yes it is fast :) I am in search for another bike, not sure what to go for maybe another sport or alternatively a more upright bike. Orange County Choppers look quite nice...

Mix event was 11-12 September, unfortunately I missed the event :( Mix site - http://www.microsoft.com/uk/mix07/ Interesting write up by the BBC - link to Steve's article - http://blogs.msdn.com/stevecla01/archive/2007/09/20/bbc-gets-mixed-up.aspx Technorati...

If you hold an MCDBA accreditation you may find the following information quite useful - · You can find exam requirements here: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.asp · Practice tests are available here: Measure Up Good luck :) Technorati Tags...

Windows Mobile users can now be a part of the excitement of Halo 3. You can download Halo 3 wallpapers and a ringtone at the Windows Mobile Owners Circle (WMOC) website . Coming soon we will also be adding an exclusive Halo 3 theme. Technorati Tags: HALO...

If you have started working with the SQL Server 2008 CTP you may find these samples useful, available from the codeplex website. The following sample databases are currently available for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008: The AdventureWorks...

Analytic viewer in Performance Point Server, fleshed out from Pro Clarity Download CTP for more info, launch in October Technorati Tags: Performance Point Server

Had an interesting discussion with a partner that trying to simplify the DBA with the Developer is concerning. DBA's can tune the DB while developers may not think about this in code design. With the integrated tools in SQL Server it is possible to write...

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Key changes in SQL Server 2008 Data Compression Data compression enables you to store your data more effectively and reduce the storage requirements for your data. SQL Server 2008 provides significant performance improvements for large I/O bound workloads...

Well worth watching this webcast next Monday 17th Sept. Microsoft SQL Server 2008, code name "Katmai," introduces a significant amount of new or improved functionality, including new data types, in addition to performance and security enhancements. In...

1. Selling with Infrastructure Optimisation This one day workshop will provide partners with the tools and techniques required to leverage Infrastructure Optimization to increase their sales pipelines. This workshop will show delegates how to identify...