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Hot Topic - New BI Features in 2008?
05 December 07 09:50 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

A common question I am asked is the one of new features in SQL Server 2008, especially around BI. Hopefully this whitepaper will help you folk. http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/whitepapers/sql_2008_bi.mspx Technorati Tags: sql Server 2008 , Business Read More...

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SQL Closes the Distance
04 December 07 03:53 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Nice write up in the Redmond Mag on SQL Server traction and closing in fast on Oracle http://redmondmag.com/features/article.asp?editorialsid=2382 Nice quote - Today's multibillion-dollar question is: Could Microsoft now do to Oracle, the long-time database Read More...

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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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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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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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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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Facebook Partnership
25 October 07 05:13 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Facebook and Microsoft Corp. today announced that the two companies would expand their advertising partnership and that Microsoft will take a $240 million equity stake in Facebook’s next round of financing at a $15 billion valuation. Under the expanded Read More...

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SQL Server 2008 - Replication
22 October 07 07:05 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Asked a question about replication in SQL 2008 today, here goes from Technet . SQL Server 2008 Replication What's New. Peer-to Peer-Transactional Replication Peer-to-peer replication includes the following significant usability and manageability improvements: Read More...

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Technet on the Road
15 October 07 08:56 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

TechNet is pleased to announce the second series of technical events “TechNet on the Road” We will again be stepping away from PPT and concentrating on a demo-packed full day. We will be visiting 5 locations (Reading, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Read More...

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SQL Server Community
11 October 07 04:27 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Check this - Our own SQL Server Community, still in beta :) http://www.sqlcommunity.com/ Technorati Tags: SQL Server Read More...

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Microsoft Office Performance Point Server Launch - 16th October 2007, London
04 October 07 10:23 AM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Get Ready! Launch on the 16th October, London. If you have not yet registered for the event follow this link I am personally looking forward to Professor Robert Kaplan's session, and his thinking around his Balanced Scorecard. See you there! Technorati Read More...

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Pervasive Business Intelligence
28 September 07 12:40 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

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 Read More...

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Data Protection for SQL Server
27 September 07 02:36 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

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 Read More...

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Orange County Choppers SQL Server 2005
24 September 07 04:36 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

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 Read More...

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