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Data Dude gets you a great news about Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals!

2008-08-22T08:55:00Z

Data Dude - if you know about these 2 words then you know what I'm talking about. Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals is an excellent tools for the users to build SQL databases in a managed project environment with support for versioning, deployment, unit testing, refactoring, and off-line SQL development. SO what's that great news about this tool: Gert Drapers announces: The team is happy to announce that we just released CTP16, of the Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition...(read more)

Lots of learning opportunities for SQL Server users with a training

2008-08-19T08:29:00Z

Training is best method to update and know about new technolgies and when it comes to SQL Server there are no special tricks. SQLKnowHow - gear up for exclusive training from professionals continues such a world-class opporunity for the SQL Server users to know more about IT, details are as follows: Why do would you want to use CLR in SQL Server? Because its faster and simpler than the TSQL equivalent in doing scalar calculations and doing procedural processing. Further more using .Net inside SQL...(read more)

Don't fall for SPAM - phishing email about CNN.com email alerts

2008-08-09T17:43:00Z

Do not click any of the links below: Here is the piece of advice I would like to share that do not fall for tricks played by SPAMMERS and phishing email you see below: ************************************************************************* Alert Name: My Custom Alert Obama has big speech plans in Utah Sat, 9 Aug 2008 07:17:51 -0700 the above link goes to http://tycharu.137.com1.ru/cnncurrent.html page which is a virus prone! FULL STORY You have agreed to receive this email from CNN.com as a result...(read more)

SQL Server Heroes Unite Contest!

2008-08-07T23:05:00Z

PASS community connector email that I would like to share! Prove that you've got what it takes! Build the next generation of community applications on SQL Server 2008 in CodePlex: websites, enterprise suites, samples, gadget, tools, guidance, etc. YOU could be a Grand Winner ! Don't miss your chance to enter, visit the SQL Heroes 2008 Official Contest Rules for full details. Contest closes August 31, 2008 . Winners will be announced at the PASS Community Summit 2008 in Seattle, WA. Be a part of it...(read more)

SQL Server Migration Assistant tools from other data sources - 2005 & 2008 versions

2008-08-04T12:58:00Z

From the blog of Technical Rollup mail that we receive from Microsoft here is the list of SQL Server Migration Assistant tools available from Microsoft to migrate/upgrade data from other data sources such as Access, Sybase & Oracle. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SSMA 2008 for Sybase V4.0 Automates database migration from Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2008. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=3&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d4fc68b67-149f-4237-8869-e70b68947f4f%26displaylang%3den...(read more)

Licensing - what is Microsoft's stand on public licensing when it comes to Open Source software?

2008-07-31T09:08:00Z

It is a compulsory requirement that you need a license to work/operate a software application. That means it is required for each physical or virtual processor accessed by an operating system environment running such a software. I must admit Licensing policy or information from Microsoft is bit confusing, many times I was stumbled upon what to refer or review in case of any deployment of SQL Servers within a physical or virtual environment. So I tend to visit HowToBuy all the times to make sure I...(read more)

SQL Server Technical Rollup July 2008 - Important & Interested links for you

2008-07-07T07:51:00Z

As you may be aware all the Technical information roll-up on MSDN & Technet is sent out in email format, in this regard I wanted to share the important and interested links for you on SQL Server arena. Downloads Source Code Analyzer for SQL Injection Microsoft Source Code Analyzer for SQL Injection is a static code analysis tool for finding SQL Injection vulnerabilities in ASP code. Customers can run the tool on their ASP source code to help identify code paths that are vulnerable to SQL Injection...(read more)

SQL Server Data Services - get to know more about it!

2008-06-17T08:02:00Z

One of the best learning during Tech-Ed week was to know about SQL Server Data Services which might be suitable for the web-based platforms, type of what we have and 2 interesting features for me were 'Business ready SLA & Application Agility' To know further about SSDS I recommend: Introduction about SSDS - http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/data-services.aspx Primer on MSDN - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc512417.aspx...(read more)

List of Technology User Groups within United Kingdom

2008-06-16T22:39:00Z

During a recent discussion within a local User Group I have been asked with the above question that where can I get list of User Group information for Microsoft Technologies. Please find the following list of Usergroups that are convened within geographical region of United Kingdom [ Source: UK usergroup website ] Scottish Developers The UK SQL Server Community SharePoint User Group UK AACU DNUG North London.NET Messaging and Mobility User Group Office User Group Powershell User Group Small Business...(read more)

A Tribute to Jim Gray: Sometimes Nice Guys Do Finish First

2008-06-01T18:50:00Z

Well articulated article about Jim Gray - Sometimes_Nice-Guys_DoFinish-First!...(read more)

Why Do People Bash Microsoft?

2008-05-30T08:27:00Z

I found an interesting article by Kalen Delaney aka SQL Goddess (as I call) about a topic stating ' why do people bash Microsoft? ' The article was printed in SQL Server Magazine: Last week, I read a post from one of my colleagues, which shared a coworker’s opinion that SQL Server isn't a "real" database system. That opinion was actually quite mild; I sometimes receive comments stating that not only is SQL Server not worthy of serious considerations for the enterprise, but also that Microsoft is...(read more)

Red-gate news: New SQL Server DBA Awards - the search for the Exceptional DBA of 2008 begins

2008-05-28T10:56:00Z

DBAs look after an organization's most important asset – its data – and yet their contribution to an organization is all too often misunderstood. Now it's time for DBAs to finally get the recognition they deserve with some new community awards, sponsored by Red Gate. If you're the kind of DBA who makes a real difference to your organization, or if you know a DBA who does, the new Exceptional DBA of the Year Awards want to hear from you! One winner will be selected by the SQL Server Central community...(read more)

Egg pelted on Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO

2008-05-21T15:45:00Z

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had to dive for cover behind a lectern during a visit to a Budapest University after a student decided to throw eggs at him. Well, will you take cover or not? The student managed to miss all the three and was heard shouting "...to the Hungarian people, give that money back, right now" and was wearing a shirt that said "Microsoft = Corruption" on the back. Ballmer laughed off the incident and kudos must be given for his to cat like reactions. A video of the incident circulating...(read more)

SQL Server quiz, see how many correct answers you can get?

2008-05-19T08:41:00Z

I have never seen an individual who doesn't like the quizzes, whether it is technical or entertainment based. Here I would like to refer the SQL Server quiz type of articles from SSP and you can test your knowledge or revise your learning from ThisQuiz link....(read more)

IDERA: Download the free public beta new SQL admin toolset, with a feedback you could gain a chance to win a Wii

2008-05-13T14:10:00Z

We have 6 winners and 4 more to go! Download the free public beta of our new SQL admin toolset, let us know what you think and you could win a Wii™! Two ways to win: 1) Download SQL admin toolset to enter 2) Refer your friends for extra entries to win Click here to download >> Click here to refer your friends >> CLICK TO ENLARGE NEW! SQL admin toolset Free Public Beta Too good to be true? Not according to 1000's of excited beta participants... here are just few: "Excellent product. I...(read more)