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- Microsoft delays release of SQL Server 2008
- Microsoft has pushed back the planned second-quarter release of its SQL Server 2008 database server until the third quarter. It is adamant, however, that there is no delay from its original commitment to ship this release within 24 to 36 months of SQL Server 2005. According to...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-01-25
- No change in SQL Server 2008 pricing, says Microsoft
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is coming next year, and the good news is that the database's price will not change. Ted Kummert, corporate vice president for the data and storage platform, announced this news to the 2,000 delegates at the Professional Association for SQL Server PASS Summit,...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Pricing Strategy, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2007-09-29
- MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Spatial Data in SQL Server 2008 With Denny Cherry (Level 200)
- This webcast explores the new support for spatial data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The presenter discusses the new features for handling spatial data, shares his vast experience managing huge SQL Server databases, and answers the questions about SQL Server.
- Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2008-06-11
- TechNet Webcast: Practical Considerations When Planning an Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 (Level 100)
- This webcast is for IT professionals who want to know what they need to consider when planning an upgrade from Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008. The attendee will learn about the tools best suited for preparing and implementing the upgrade to SQL Server...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft TechNet, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2008-12-12
- MSDN Webcast: SQL Server 2008 as a Back-End Database for Embedded Applications (Level 100)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides new functionality that is valuable to appliance Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs. Some of the new features include data compression, Resource Governor, spatial data support, policy-based management, and a new Report Builder. The attendee of this webcast will learn what is new with SQL Server 2008,...
- Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2008-12-16
- How Windows Server 2008 Benefits SQL Server 2008
- The combination of SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 makes a powerful platform for mission-critical data and business intelligence solutions. Together, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 provide a highly compelling solution for security, compliance, and high availability. The presenter of this webcast discusses the new capabilities in...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Databases, Enterprise Software, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-02-27
- Why SQL Server 2008
- This webcast is for IT professionals who want to know what they need to consider when planning an upgrade from Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008. The presenter of this webcast go over key SQL Server 2008 features along with the many new features...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-02-25
- MSDN Webcast: Building Rich Interactive Mapping Applications With Virtual Earth, SQL Server 2008, and MapDotNet UX (Level 200)
- The attendee of this webcast will learn how to create, visualize, analyze, and interact with spatial data using the latest Microsoft .NET technologies like Windows Presentation Foundation WPF, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Virtual Earth, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The presenter walks through building a rich interactive mapping application from the...
- Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., MSN Virtual Earth, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-02-11
- SQL Server 2008 for Developers - 90 Mins
- Software-plus-Services is the next logical step in the evolution of computing. It represents an industry shift toward a design approach that is neither exclusively software-centric nor browser-centric. By deeply and genuinely combining the best aspects of software with the best aspects of cloud-based services, one can deliver more compelling solutions...
- Tags: Developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Software-plus-Services, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-03-11
- MSDN Webcast: Building Applications With SQL Server 2008 (Level 100)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 adds numerous new capabilities for developers, from support for spatial data types to a mechanism to store SQL BLOB data using the NTFS file system and several things in between. There are also several improvements to development-related areas from Transact-SQL (T-SQL) to SQL Common Language Runtime...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-03-10
- Momentum Webcast: Improving Visibility Into Organizational Performance (Part 3 of 4): Delivering Business Intelligence Capabilities Through SQL Server 2008 (Level 200)
- The key to successful performance management is based on bringing together people, processes, and technology in a way that allows an organization to align around its strategic goals and objectives, promoting agility in its decision making. The attendee will get a deep look into performance management solutions to help to...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Software, Data Management, Marketing, Management
- Webcasts 2009-03-10
- SQL Server 2008 Based Business Intelligence
- Business Intelligence continues to be a top priority for executives. As the platform for the end-to-end Microsoft Business Intelligence BI offering, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 builds on the strong momentum in the BI market. The presenter will discuss the improvements and new BI capabilities in SQL Server 20088, including Database...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management
- Webcasts 2009-03-06
- Manage SQL Server 2008 Spatial Data
- In this webcast the presenter takes the attendee through an overview of spatial data in SQL Server 2008. Using the geometry data type the presenter looks at some of the functions that a DBA might have to know to properly understand and maintain the data being stored in the database....
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Data, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-01-06
- Streamline an Upgrade From SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008
- The presenter of this webcast introduces the SQL Server Upgrade Advisor. He then shows the two methods for using the command line to upgrade a SQL server without having to wait for dialog boxes or provide further input.
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Streamline, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-01-06
- The New SQL Audit Feature of SQL Server 2008
- The presenter of this webcast shows the new SQL Audit feature of SQL Server 2008. The presenter shows how to set up a server audit using Transact SQL. He also shows how to create a database audit using SQL Server Management Studio. Using SQL Audit administrators can audit different actions...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Audit, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Financial Accounting, Databases, Finance, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-01-05
- Use Policy Based Management Features of SQL Server 2008 to Manage SQL Servers
- The presenter of this webcast shows how to use the new policy based management features of SQL Server 2008 to manage the SQL Servers. The presenter shows how to use facets, create conditions, and create policies to manage the servers. The video demonstrates cases where the policy can automatically update...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Policy, Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-01-05
- Introduction: First Look Clinic (FLC) on Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008
- First Look Clinic FLC is a daylong training event where instructors at the Microsoft Partner Learning Sites will provide an overview of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio & SQL Server 2008.
- Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Corp., Training, First Look Clinic, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Windows, Workforce Management, Operating Systems, Software, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Human Resources
- Webcasts 2008-03-13
- REAL SQL Server 2008 2008 r1 (Windows)
- REAL SQL Server enables developers to create secure, robust database applications more quickly and efficiently than any other database server. REAL SQL Server also delivers substantial benefits to REALbasic developers, such as: Whole-solution support from the desktop to the server, all from a single trusted vendor....
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-07-17
- REAL SQL Server 2008 R1 (Mac)
- REAL SQL Server enables developers to create secure, robust database applications more quickly and efficiently than any other database server. REAL SQL Server also delivers substantial benefits to REALbasic developers, such as: Whole-solution support from the desktop to the server, all from a single trusted vendor....
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-01-14
- Momentum Webcast: A "Sneak Peek" Overview of SQL Server 2008 (Part 1 of 3) (Level 100)
- The attendee of this webcast will learn all about its new features. SQL Server 2008, the next release of Microsoft SQL Server, provides a comprehensive data platform that is more secure, reliable, manageable, and scalable for the mission-critical applications. The presenter explains how SQL Server 2008 enables developers to create...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts 2007-11-13
