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26 February 2008
Uploaded Demo Scripts for TechNet Webcast - Using the New Policy-Based Management Framework in SQL Server 2008
Thanks for those who have attended this presentation. I have attached the demo policies and the demo script as promised. Note that the policy files only work for SQL Server 2008 CTP6 and above. Cheers, Hongfei Read More...
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04 February 2008
Multiple Server Query Execution in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 SSMS introduces a new feature, Multiple Server Query Execution, in Query Editor. This feature intends to increase the productivity of running same query against multiple servers at once. Some of useage include: · Configure group of servers Read More...
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17 January 2008
Performance Data Collector for SQL Server 2008 - Revealed
I’ve been getting many requests on what is this new Performance Data Collector tool and how does it work. First off, Performance Data Collector is simply a component as one of the tools in Management Studio (SSMS) involved in performance troubleshooting. Read More...
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15 January 2008
November CTP News: Workaround fix for query execution issue
SQL Server 2008 November CTP (CTP5) has a known issue that any query execution hangs indefinitely. Fortunately, there is a quick and simple workaround to fix the issue. Cause & Problem: User changes the default setup directory to a custom one during Read More...
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Attachment(s):Workaround for SQLCE Setup issue.docx
10 April 2007
How do you like to learn? *or* SQL Server Agent Proxy Accounts
One of my favorite parts of my job as a Program Manager is evangelizing our products. I love teaching people how to be more effective by introducing them to new features or tying many existing features together in an end-to-end scenario. I like to learn about technology and I'd imagine that the majority of my readers are also technology enthusiasts by profession. The problem I have now is that I do not have enough time in the day to learn about everything that could be cool and figure out how it could be useful. I recently watched a video by Brian Knight from JumpStart TV on SQL Server Agent Proxy Accounts. I thought it was a great way to quickly learn about one piece of SQL Server Agent without reading lots of documentation. To reach the broadest audience most effectively, I'm considering putting together short videos like the folks at JumpStart TV to give you an overview of how to use our features. My questions to you are... Read More...
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28 March 2007
SQL Connections 2007 (Orlando, FL) -- Follow-up
After one heck of a trip to Orlando, FL for SQL Connections, I'm back in Redmond. Here is a quick re-cap of my sessions and links to session content... Read More...
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20 March 2007
SQL Server Manageability Webcast - SP2 Improvements - Resources
Thank you to those who attended today's webcast. As promised, here are links to the resources associated with the demos. Downloads: SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/sp2.mspx SQL Server 2005 Feature Pack (February 2007): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50b97994-8453-4998-8226-fa42ec403d17&displaylang=en Read More...
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12 March 2007
SQL Server Manageability Webcast - SP2 Improvements
I'll be giving a webcast in one week on the manageability improvements introduced in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2. Feel free to post questions/comments to this blog that you'd like me to address during the webcast. ... Read More...
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07 March 2007
SQL Server 2005 Performance Dashboard Reports -- Now Available!
Have you ever noticed one of your SQL Server instances running unusually slowly? Have you had difficulty quickly identifying what areas could be affecting its performance? One of our customer support Escalation Engineers, Keith Elmore, specializes in understanding these types of problems. He has worked with customers all over the world on diagnosing their toughest and most critical performance bottlenecks. Keith has put together a set of Reporting Services reports ... Read More...
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24 February 2007
Maintenance Plan Changes in SQL Server 2005 SP2
Users of SQL Server 2005 maintenance plans should be aware of a change in SP2 that affects existing cleanup tasks until updated using SQL Server SP2 tools. ... Read More...
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19 February 2007
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2--Now Available
After working on SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 for the past 9 months, I am elated to see it be officially released to the web. This service pack will not only address the most common bugs reported from customers, but it also introduces some cool new functionality. I am meeting with Kimberly Tripp today to show her some of the cool scenarios that are now possible with SP2. ... Read More...
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19 December 2006
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 - December CTP
Before I go on vacation, I'd like to send a quick thank you to the community for giving us their thoughts on the November CTP of SP2. There were many thousands of downloads and a lot of people have started posting their suggestions and bug reports on Microsoft Connect. I'd like to call out a few MVPs for their reviews/feedback on the features in my area... Read More...
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20 November 2006
Custom Reports in Management Studio
One of the improvement areas we've introduced in Service Pack 2 is the ability to run your own reports inside Management Studio. See below for a draft of the Books Online topics. This is subject to change at any time. Paul A. Mestemaker II Program Manager Microsoft SQL Server Manageability Read More...
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07 November 2006
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 - November CTP
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 - November CTP is available for download. For more information please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ctp.mspx . Over the next few weeks, we will be posting blogs on some of the improvements the SQL Server Manageability Read More...
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30 August 2006
Management Studio Reports - Part 3 - Standard Reports
Sorry for the delay for part 3. I have not been able to take our existing standard reports and make them work properly in a Reporting Services environment. I'm going to release the files anyway, in case one of you can figure out what is wrong. I'm not Read More...
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Attachment(s):SSMS Standard Reports.zip
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