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- SQL Server 2008 R2 gets an official due date
- Speaking of roadmaps, Microsoft (either "by design" or by mistake) has provided a due date for SQL Server 2008 R2, the next version of its database. Up until recently, the Softies have been saying SQL Server 2008 R2 would be a "first half" 2010 product. But in a new benchmark...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-11-30
- Microsoft to raise prices, add more high-end editions with SQL Server 2008 R2
- More likely to ship with Visual Studio 2010?Is it not more likley that SQL 2008 R2 will ship with Visual Studio 2010 as it has done with previous releases? I understand VS2010 is likely to be available in March (Mix 2010?). In this way, SQL is likely to be...
- Tags: Databases, Enterprise software, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Corp., price increase
- Discussion threads 2009-11-03
- Microsoft to raise prices, add more high-end editions with SQL Server 2008 R2
- With the new version of its database due out by mid-2010, Microsoft is increasing its retail prices. It also is adding two new high-end editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 to its line-up. Other news from the opening day of Microsoft's SQL PASS conference: Microsoft is planning to make the...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-11-03
- GuestLogix Gains Deeper Business Insight With the Help of SQL Server 2008
- GuestLogix Inc. is a leading provider of onboard retail technology to the passenger travel industry. The Toronto-based company delivers innovative products and services to enhance the customer experience and drive ancillary revenue growth for airlines. The company wanted capitalize on current market trends and increased industry demand for onboard retail...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Sales Strategy, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Sales, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management
- Case studies 2009-11-03
- uCertify 70-433 MCTS: SQL Server 2008, D 8.02.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit 70-433, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 4 interactive practice tests with over 294 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, uCertify, Microsoft Windows, PrepKit, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
- View Available Dates and LocationsLearn how to implement an Integration Services solution in an organization. In the course, you will learn to develop, deploy, and manage Integration Services packages. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product OMLP 6235: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL...
- Tags: Houston, Schaumburg, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Global Knowledge, Chicago, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Training 2009-11-01
- Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
- View Available Dates and LocationsIn this instructor-led course, students will gain the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database, focusing on learning how to use SQL Server 2008 database maintenance features and tools.What You'll Learn: Install and configure SQL Server 2008 ...
- Tags: Dallas, Raleigh, Schaumburg, San Jose, Microsoft SQL Server, New York, Atlanta, Microsoft Corp., Chicago, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Training 2009-11-01
- Implementing a SQL Server 2008 Database
- View Available Dates and LocationsGain the knowledge and skills to implement a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. In this course, you'll focus on learning to use SQL Server 2008 database implementation features and tools.What You'll Learn: Create databases and database files ...
- Tags: Raleigh, Schaumburg, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware
- Training 2009-11-01
- Financial Services Company Gains Competitive Edge With Help From IT Experts
- SinoPac Holdings is the fourth-largest, privately-owned financial entity in Taiwan. It has more than U.S.$30 billion in total assets and its subsidiaries include a broad-range of financial services - from banks and credit cards to venture capital and financial consulting. The company uses information technology as a strategic tool. The...
- Tags: Financial, Information Technology, Financial Service, Programming Language, Microsoft Corp., Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Banking, Programming Languages, Financial Services, Finance, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Case studies 2009-10-30
- PEMEX Creates Document Workflow Solution With SQL Server 2008 and BizTalk Server
- Petroleos Mexicanos PEMEX, the state-owned oil and gas company based in Mexico City, has 150,000 employees and generated U.S.$98.2 billion in 2008. Some years ago PEMEX Exploration and Production, the company's largest business unit, created its own document processing and workflow management application using early versions of Microsoft SQL Server...
- Tags: Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., PEMEX, Web Services, Application Servers, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2009-10-09
- DBComparer 3.0 (Windows)
- DBComparer is a professional database tool for comparing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (2005) database structure. It is a tool for any project development team or DBA's managing multiple copies of the same database on SQL Server. It's uniquely build user interface will bring you the best visual representation of differences...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows, DBComparer, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Productivity, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-10-06
- Japanese School Gives Teachers Flexibility, Enhanced Security With New Framework
- The Makuhari International School, located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is a school designed to give children a flexible and creative learning environment. Because the school views technology as being critical to its overall mission, it sought to find a new solution that would give instructors more flexibility and improve administrative...
- Tags: Security, School, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Content Management, Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- Epicor Enhances Enterprise Resource Planning With SQL Server 2008 Reporting
- For 25 years Epicor has been creating creative Enterprise Resource Planning ERP solutions for small and mid-sized businesses and Global 1000 companies. Epicor has 20,000 customers in more than 150 countries, and generated 2008 revenue of U.S.$487.8 million. The company recently released Epicor 9, an innovative Service-Oriented Architecture SOA offering...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Epicor Software Corp., ERP, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Web Services, Software
- Case studies 2009-09-25
- Use Your Business Data to Increase Formulator Productivity and Simplify Compliance and Sales Tasks
- Small-to medium-sized formulating companies in the flavor, fragrance and essential oils industry face a unique set of challenges. To be competitive in today's global market, one must rapidly respond to new business enquiries - and simultaneously develop new, innovative products quickly and cost-effectively. Developed specifically for the demands of the...
- Tags: Compliance, Data Management, Sales Strategy, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Sales Force Management, Storage, Databases, Sales Tools, Sales, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2009-09-11
- SQL Server 2008's Dynamic Duo: Management Views and Functions
- The dynamic management views and functions, which were introduced in SQL 2005, have increased in number and provide improved function in SQL 2008. Taking advantage of these new objects gives you quick and easy access to in-depth information on nearly every aspect of SQL's internal workings. Their uses include, at...
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Human Resources, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Performance Management, Workforce Management
- White papers 2009-08-25
- Microsoft delivers test versions of SQL Server 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008?This version of SQL Server is already out on the market. Shouldn't MS be thinking of SQL Server 2010?
- Tags: Databases, Enterprise software, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-08-11
- Microsoft delivers test versions of SQL Server 2008 R2
- The SQL Server team is unleashing the first widespread test builds of the next version of Microsoft's database, a k a SQL Server 2008 R2 (codenamed "Kilimanjaro"). by Mary Jo Foley
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., SQL Server Team, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-08-10
- Business Intelligence - HP BladeSystem C7000 Reference Configurations and Best Practices for Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- This white paper highlights the advantages of deploying SQL Server 2008 on HP BladeSystem servers and the c7000 enclosure, simplifying management, reducing the overall cost of ownership while providing high performance and high availability features. This white paper also provides example configurations for deploying SQL Server BI, and Online Transaction...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Application Performance Management, Databases, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Marketing, Management
- White papers 2009-08-01
- Best Practices for Fully Automated Disaster Recovery of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Using HP Continuous Access EVA With Cluster Extension EVA
- By seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Failover Cluster, HP Cluster Extension EVA is the best product available to take advantage of the automated disaster recovery functionality of replicated storage provided by HP Continuous Access EVA. For SQL Server to fully utilize the replication and automated recovery features of HP CLX EVA...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Disaster Recovery, Data Management
- White papers 2009-08-01
- Guide to Migrating From Oracle to SQL Server 2008
- This white paper explores challenges that arise when one migrates from an Oracle 7.3 database or later to SQL Server 2008. It describes the implementation differences of database objects, SQL dialects, and procedural code between the two platforms. The entire migration process using SQL Server Migration Assistant SSMA 2008 for...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Storage, Programming Languages, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- White papers 2009-08-01
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