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- TechNet Webcast: Application and Multi-Server Management With SQL Server 2008 R2 (Level 300)
- The attendee of this webcast will learn how the application and multi-server management capabilities shipping with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 will help expose consolidation opportunities. The attendee will find out about the new extensions to SQL Server Management Studio that enable database administrators to discover SQL Server database engine...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-06-24
- TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Security With SQL Server 2008 and SafeNet Luna HSM Support (Level 300)
- Emerging industry compliance standards, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI DSS, require that data be secure at rest. Requirement three of the PCI DSS requires the encryption of any stored card holder data. The attendee of this webcast...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Best Practice, SafeNet Inc., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Hipaa, Regulatory Compliance, Security, Regulations, Healthcare, Government, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures
- Webcasts 2009-06-18
- TechNet Webcast: Upgrading to SQL Server 2008: Compatibility Testing Methods and Best Practices (Level 300)
- Remember the last Microsoft SQL Server upgrade? Performing a major version upgrade can be a daunting task considering how many moving parts applications typically have. Verifying that the application will work without problems is no small feat. Issues such as Transact-SQL (T-SQL) compatibility, system and user function, deprecated features, security...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-06-11
- MSDN Webcast: Mastering the Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Driver v2.0 (Level 100 )
- The attendee will hear how the latest Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Driver v2.0 helps to develop applications that run on top of the Java Virtual Machine JVM for any JVM supported environment using the standard Java Database Connectivity JDBC 4.0 API. The attendee will learn best practices using the new...
- Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, JDBC, Microsoft Corp., JDBC Driver, JVM, Java, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Programming Languages, Enterprise Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-05-22
- Inside SQL Server 2008 - Exploring High Availability and Scalability Enhancements
- SQL 2005 introduced High Availability and scalability enhancements, such as database mirroring and improved failover clustering from earlier versions. Microsoft is shooting for close to zero downtime with the launch of SQL 2008 by incorporating availability and recovery features that were previously only available in third-party solutions. These features include...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, High Availability, Scalability, Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- White papers 2009-05-20
- Microsoft's 'Madison' data-warehouse-appliance testing set for July
- When Microsoft first disclosed its plans for "Kilimanjaro" (SQL Server 2008 R2), officials also made mention of a related project, codenamed "Madison." On May 11, Microsoft announced a first Community Technology Preview CTP for Madison is now slated for July. by Mary Jo Foley
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-05-12
- Broader Microsoft Office 2010 test program to kick off in July
- Office 2010 will begin rolling out to a wider cross-section of testers starting this July, according to Microsoft officials. Company execs are telling attendees of this week's Microsoft TechEd 2009 conference to expect the first Community Technology Preview CTP test build of Office 2010 in July, as...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Community Technology Preview, RTM, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Office Suites, Software, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-05-11
- Partner Builds Global Practice Helping Organizations Migrate SAP to SQL Server
- REALTECH, with 700 SAP-certified specialists, is an international consulting firm that helps organizations get the greatest value from SAP deployments, with a specialty in guiding organizations through SAP migrations. REALTECH has seen increasing demand from customers wanting to migrate SAP from UNIX/Oracle and other operating system/database stacks to the Microsoft...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SAP AG, Server, Microsoft Corp., REALTECH, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Case studies 2009-05-11
- Virtual World Ups Sales 200 Percent, Cuts Costs With Virtualization, New Database
- ReactionGrid is a virtual world that offers a safe, online environment where students, business people, and others can come together to learn, share ideas, and interact. The company founders launched the site using a single server and an open-source database program but quickly realized that they needed more performance and...
- Tags: United Parcel Service Of America Inc., Virtual World, Microsoft Corp., ReactionGrid, Server Virtualization, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Virtualization, Servers, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Case studies 2009-05-01
- TechNet Webcast: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Manageability Features Deep Dive (Level 300)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 introduces a number of new features for managing SQL Server including Policy Based Management, Management Data Warehouse and Extended Events. These new management features have been designed to assist with diagnosing and resolving common performance issues. The presenter of this webcast demonstrates how to troubleshoot various...
- Tags: Webcast, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-04-17
- Microsoft delivers SQL Server 2008 SP1
- Eight months after releasing SQL Server 2008 to manufacturing, Microsoft has released the final version of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for its database. by Mary Jo Foley
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-04-08
- Maintaining, Troubleshooting, and Developing Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
- Instantly save $300 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic, ZDNet, or BNET! Offer ends June 26, 2009.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this instructor-led course, you will learn to implement a Reporting Services solution in an organization. You will learn how to use the Reporting ...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Productivity, Thin Clients, Enterprise Software, Databases, Hardware, Software, Data Management
- Training 2009-04-01
- Implementing and Maintaining SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services and Business Intelligence Solutions
- Instantly save $300 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic, ZDNet, or BNET! Offer ends June 26, 2009.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this five-day instructor-led course, you will learn to design and maintain business intelligence solutions for your organization using SQL Server 2008. You will...
- Tags: Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Solution, Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Training 2009-04-01
- Upgrading a 6.5-Terabyte SAP ERP SQL Server Database to Support Microsoft Worldwide Operations
- Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft's SAP group wanted to take advantage of new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2008, including Data Compression, Backup Compression, and Change Tracking. Microsoft upgraded its SAP ERP infrastructure to the beta edition of...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SAP AG, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Case studies 2009-04-01
- TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 Capabilities For Meeting PCI Compliance Needs (Level 200)
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards PCI DSS is a preventative standard intended to reduce the risk of payment card fraud and information theft. The presenter of this webcast discuss how to confirm that PCI requirements are applied when implementing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 technology and why it is important...
- Tags: Payment, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, PCI, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Storage, Hardware
- Webcasts 2009-03-30
- Database Compression & Backup Compression
- The presenter of this webcast discuss the built-in capabilities of SQL Server to save $torage costs and gain performance as well. The presenter shows how customer from different industries are saving money and time by deploying SQL Server 2008 and taking advantage of the compression features.
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Backup, Compression, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-03-27
- China National Petroleum Corporation Builds Enterprise Solution With SQL Server 2008
- China National Petroleum Corporation CNPC is the 7th largest oil company in the world, selling its products in 69 countries. With more than one million employees, CNPC generates annual revenue of U.S. $129.7 billion. CNPC needed an enterprise workflow and file management solution to help it coordinate efforts across its...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Petroleum, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Case studies 2009-03-26
- SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering Rolling Upgrade
- The presenter of this webcast covers enhancements made in SQL 2008 Failover Clustering. The presenter briefly discuss about the new installation process for SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering. This webcast focuses on "Rolling Upgrade" to ensure that you have minimum downtime.
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Clustering, Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Webcasts 2009-03-25
- Software Firm Uses SQL Server 2008 to Help Companies Cut Energy Use by 30 Percent
- Vertelis creates solutions that enable its customers to use existing Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition SCADA and automation information to create near-real-time reporting on energy use to help reduce consumption. Vertelis required an enterprise-grade relational database to handle up to 7,000 readings per second. It also needed a well-integrated, intuitive...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SCADA, Microsoft Corp., Vertelis, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Enterprise Software, Databases, Software, Data Management
- Case studies 2009-03-17
- Major Hospital Enhances Auditing Infrastructure Using SQL Server 2008
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center BIDMC, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, is the largest member of CareGroup Healthcare System. BIDMC needed a better auditing solution to help ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA. BIDMC is upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise database...
- Tags: Hospital, Microsoft SQL Server, Auditing, BIDMC, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Hipaa, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, Healthcare, Government, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures
- Case studies 2009-03-17
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