November 2007 - Posts

Download the Latest SQL Server 2008 CTP
26 November 07 08:47 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

The SQL Server 2008 November CTP introduces extensive new functionality across all of the core themes of SQL Server – Trusted, Beyond Relational, Dynamic Development, and Pervasive Insight. For example, this CTP helps customers manage a mission critical Read More...

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TechNet Edge Begins!
23 November 07 08:58 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

We're extremely excited to bring you TechNet Edge! Some IT Professionals from around the world gave us their thoughts on IT Pro community without any knowledge of TechNet Edge. A local professional graffiti artist did an amazing rendition of the word Read More...

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SQL Server 2008 Partner Readiness
23 November 07 08:47 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Join us as we approach the launch of SQL Server 2008. This Partner Academy Live session will cover 100-200 level content. SQL Server 2008: Business Intelligence Overview November 28, 2007 8:00-9:00 am PST presented by Julie Strauss Register for the Partner Read More...

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SIGN UP NOW! New Biztalk Developer and Architect Courses in London
22 November 07 09:01 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Two new courses available for Developers and Architects for Biztalk 2006, in London. Developers 44CO049 - Introduction to BizTalk 2006 for Developers Day 1 Intro to BizTalk and it’s architecture In the introduction to BizTalk an it’s architecture we’ll Read More...

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Performance Point Server Training and Video's
21 November 07 08:57 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

There are 14 modules of training and video content available online. Link http://www.microsoft.com/business/performancepoint/resources/training.aspx Happy reading :) Technorati Tags: performance Point Server Read More...

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Two New Books on Performance Point Server
20 November 07 09:01 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

http://www.mannpublishing.com/Catalog/BookDetail.aspx?BookID=66 http://www.mannpublishing.com/Catalog/BookDetail.aspx?BookID=67 Technorati Tags: Performance Point Server Read More...

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Real World SOA
19 November 07 09:31 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Real World SOA hosted by the Microsoft Technology Centre provides an opportunity for both business and technical decision makers within organizations, to explore the Microsoft SOA platform offerings and engage with Microsoft in a deeper dialogue this Read More...

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New SQL Server 2008 E-Learning Offerings
16 November 07 10:16 AM | Shailan | 2 Comments   

Take the Microsoft free eLearning Collection 6187: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 In this 3 hour on-line collection, IT Professionals will learn about the new features in SQL Server 2008. Topics covered within these clinics include: · What's Read More...

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New Zune Launches
15 November 07 10:49 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Yesterday saw the launch of the new Zune. Instead of the old one version now there are more in the range Zune 4GB/8GB http://www.zune.net/en-US/products/zune4gb8gb/default.htm Zune 30GB http://www.zune.net/en-US/products/zune30gb/default.htm Zune 80GB Read More...

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IN and OUT Performance Point Server
10 November 07 10:50 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

A common question is the functionality IN Performance Point Server from ProClarity, the following should help clarify OUT Here are some specific things that ProClarity 6.3 has that PPS v1 will not have: · Decomposition tree visualization · Performance Read More...

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SQL Server 2000 Support Lifecycle
09 November 07 05:41 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Andrew has blogged the support lifecycle for SQL Server 2000. Mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 ends on 8th April 2008 with the exception of CE which is 8th Jan 2008. All versions of SQL Server have extended support of +5 years, 9th April 2013. SQL Read More...

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8 Reasons to Migrate to SQL Server 2008
08 November 07 10:24 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Want to know why? The Technet team are running a number of events the first on the 22nd Nov, London. Register by the following link - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/bb945096.aspx Technorati Tags: SQL Server 2008 Read More...

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Fuel Gauges
07 November 07 12:17 PM | Shailan | 2 Comments   

The Worlds Best Kept Auto Secret I have been driving (legally) for well over a decade. One would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dash that was staring me right in the face the whole time. I didn't and I bet you probably haven't either. Read More...

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Performance Point Server Community Events
07 November 07 10:35 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Events for Customers: Monday 19 th November AM Cardinal Place, London Register here Call: 0870 166 6680 ref 6729 Wednesday 28 th November AM Cardinal Place, London Register here Call: 0870 166 6680 ref 6839 Tuesday 22 nd January AM Microsoft, Edinburgh Read More...

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