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SQL Server 2008 Master Data Services November CTP Released

Knight_Reign — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMT

Well, that's certainly a mouth full. I’m pleased to say that the SQL Server November CTP with Master Data Services is now available. http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2.aspx If you’re interested in simply seeing the MDS documentation, you...(read more)

MDS Branding

Knight_Reign — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMT

The branding is in. MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 2008 R2 MASTER DATA SERVICES, MONTH COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW ( MONTH CTP) Where MONTH is the actual release month. Hooo! What a mouthful....(read more)

Master Data Services almost there...

Knight_Reign — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:59:00 GMT

It's been a while since my last post so wanted to take some time and update folks on what's happening around Master Data Services. A little history To catch everyone up, I thought I'd start by giving a short history of the product and get everyone on...(read more)

MDS shipping in SQL Server

Knight_Reign — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:25:00 GMT

As announced at TechEd earlier this week, Master Data Services will be shipping in SQL Server 2008 R2. I've blogged on SQL Insiders about it here: http://blogs.technet.com/dataplatforminsider/default.aspx I'm glad I can be out of the SQL Server closet...(read more)

Master Data Services a new product in SQL Server

Knight_Reign — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:35:00 GMT

Whence Microsoft's Master Data Management Offering

Knight_Reign — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:06:00 GMT

The release of the Microsoft Master Data Management offering is around the corner... Are you ready?...(read more)

What's Going On Kirk?

Knight_Reign — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:18:00 GMT

True to Microsoft's disclosure policy, I could tell you all but then, the marketing folks would kill me, or worse... ...(read more)

Bill Baker has left the building...

Knight_Reign — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:47:00 GMT

Few people can call their boss their friend. In my case, he was both and more. Bill was a guy that I could talk to about anything. He was my mentor and opened doors for me in ways that I never thought possible. He's leaving Microsoft and I believe Microsoft...(read more)

Microsoft Master Data Management Product Technology Preview

Knight_Reign — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Bulldog keeps chugging along...(read more)

Microsoft to acquire Zoomix

Knight_Reign — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:07:00 GMT

Well, I haven't been active here for some time, but I've been wanting to get back to blogging and this is the perfect opportunity. While speculation has been in the air for some time, it's actually official now. Microsoft has provided data quality/cleansing...(read more)

Fairfield/Westchester.Net User Group

Knight_Reign — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:22:00 GMT

Last week I had the opportunity to speak to a user group about SQL Server and in particular Integration Services. It was a nice opportunity to clear out the cob webs and talk about one of my favorite topics. https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=122496...(read more)

Surprise! MDM Technology Preview available tomorrow

Knight_Reign — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:49:00 GMT

In a recent post I stated that we planned to have a technology preview available in February, '08. Most folks aren't used to hearing these words in the same sentence, but here goes: We're shipping early. Tomorrow I'll be sending out email to customers...(read more)

Microsoft Master Data Management website is now live

Knight_Reign — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:53:00 GMT

Just thought I'd share the newly minted MDM website here: http://www.microsoft.com/mdm There are some whitepapers, case studies, links and other resources there. Over time we'll add to the content. We'll continue the whitepaper series, add more information...(read more)

Roger Wolter's insider view

Knight_Reign — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:24:00 GMT

I was about to write a post to clarify some of the disinformation that's been going around about the Stratature acquisition and our roadmap. It's an interesting place to be right now, where Roger and I are. There are analysts out there writing things...(read more)

Compliments from Donald

Knight_Reign — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:11:00 GMT

Donald Farmer from SQL Server talks a bit about MDM at Microsoft. Especially appreciated, is the last note. Thanks Donald, that means a lot to me. Universe.Earth.Software.Microsoft.Office.MDM.KirkHaselden...(read more)