Browse by Tags
All Tags »
microsoft (RSS)
Its over 2 weeks that SQL Server 2008 RTM is released and no doubt in stating that many DBAs might have performed downloads from their MSDN/Technet subscription to install within their environment. Remember feature pack download for SQL Server 2005 couple
Read More...
In continuation to SQL Server 2008 installation when Visual Studio 2008 is/isn't present? post that you might be aware that one of the issues with the SQL Server installation was a dependency on Visual Studio 2008 SP1. Though it is not a complete show
Read More...
It is 1 year (first anniversary) that SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview is released, I have seen many good things and few peeves about this new version of SQL Server. Not to mention about largest conference is lined up for the users aka ' Tech-ed
Read More...
I was happy to see that February CTP for SQL Server 2008 was ready to download for use, in coinciding with my presentation in SQLBits I wanted to work my demos on this CTP release, nothing worked out successfully!! It is fair that new release will help
Read More...
Ok its live now, the Launch 2008 with a theme of Dynamic IT and with that link you can experience the Heroes Happen {Here} wave. Steve Ballmer's press room interview View-it-here But I had one doubt, you can see a 'logo' for Windows Server 2008 &
Read More...
I have been following Dan Jones's blog on " Launch_T-1 , Launch_T-3 & Launch_T-5 " series about SQL Server Launch in US (PST), as a Development Program Manager they have huge task ahead to complete and its not that easy to manage as per the schedule.
Read More...
I feel this type of contest by Microsoft will make this (2008) SQL Server release as a best release as more and more users will be interested to j oin the SQL Server 2008 February CTP Bug Bash Contest that will gain chance to win XBOX. These are the OfficialRules
Read More...
It has been a 'very busy' month sofar, in particular to Microsoft world and sub-domains of Windows Server, Virtual Server & SQL Server and you know why from here. Not a 'real' launch for SQL Server folks out there, but a concession to their grief
Read More...
Continuing from this SQL2008CTP blog post it seems there is a confusion on the SQL 2008 CTP downloads page The technet link 851664 refers that Evaluate Microsoft SQL Server 2008 today page was p ublished: November 12, 2007 and further after registering
Read More...
Its just over 10 days for the big launch of Windows Server 2008 & Virtual Server 2008 (especially) and just a snippet of what you get in SQL Server 2008 versions too. Meanwhile Microsoft has given the HeroesHappenHere site much of makeup with a online
Read More...
Its nearly 90 days from SQL Server 2008 November CTP and as per the CTP release cycle (90 days) the next instalment of SQL 2008 may be ready by end of this month. I feel that may be the last one before the RTM or as per the communication from Microsoft
Read More...
As January 2008 almost getting finished that means 1 month in 2008 is reduced that brings the date to get RTM for SQL Server 2008. Before that the users (DBAs, Developers & Analysts) must get knowledge in making best use of SQL Server 2008 features
Read More...
Very confusing error when trying to connect to a Database Engine (SQL Server 2008) using 'usual' windows authentication getting the following error: A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the login
Read More...
ITS Party time!!! Well I'm joking, its not a real-party time in the sense of food & drinks, its party time for Database world. Year 2008 entered already that kicks Microsoft gearing up for worldwide events, important ones. Release of Visual Studio
Read More...
SQL Server 2008 CTP5 is failed to install on Windows Server 2008 core, have no problem in Windows Server 2003. So whenever you have a problem in installing any edition of SQL Server it is better to refer to the log file that is used to log all the activities
Read More...