TechNet SQL Server Headlines

SQL Server 2008: Access Your Data Any Place Any Time

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:10:38 +0530

Find out how you can achieve your business and IT goals with business intelligence programs that let users explore, report on, and share data while efficiently capitalizing on your organization’s IT resources. Explore the latest solutions from Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database software through a series of free webcasts, podcasts, and virtual labs and learn how your company can benefit from increased collaboration when you integrate, manage, and deliver data seamlessly across the enterprise.

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 Now Available

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:00:09 -0700

Service Pack 1 (SP1) focuses on essential updates only, primarily roll-ups of cumulative updates 1 to 3 and fixes to issues reported through the SQL Server community. SP1 eases deployment and management of Service Packs by introducing Slipstream, Service Pack Uninstall, and Report Builder 2.0 Click Once capability.

How Do I BI

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:23:51 -0700

Explore data mining models in Business Intelligence Development Studio, part of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database software, with Senior Developer Evangelist Lynn Langit. See how you can create data sources in Business Intelligence Development Studio, process Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) objects, work with the Cube Editor, and more.

MSXML 4.0 SP3 now available

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:41:53 -0800

MSXML4 SP3 is a complete replacement of previous service packs and includes security and reliability fixes. After MSXML4.0 SP3, there are no future service packs planned and MSXML4 SP2 support will end in November 2009. MSXML4.0 customers are recommended to upgrade to MSXML6 which has new functionality, performance and security improvements.

SQL Server 2008 Data Warehousing and Fast Track Architectures

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Use the data warehousing capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise to build faster warehouses, manage growing data volumes, integrate with Microsoft business intelligence products, and with the recent acquisition of DATAllegro, scale a warehouse to perform across hundreds of terabytes of data.

Essential Toolkit for SQL Server 2008 Migration

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Locating legacy SQL Server instances for SQL Server 2008 migration projects can be time-intensive. Accelerate the process by downloading the free Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit for SQL Server 2008 and you can now get answers in just a few hours.

SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 Now Available

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800

Service Pack 3 (SP3) addresses issues reported through the SQL Server community, and includes a roll-up of fixes since SP2. SP3 does not introduce major new features. Also, the Feature Pack for SP3 has been updated with this release.

Rate the New TechCenter Page Design

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:15:00 -0800

Tell us what you like and don't like about the new design for the Integration Services page. We plan to use this design for other component and technology pages in SQL Server 2008, but your feedback is vital. Use the Rating and Feedback control on the top right-corner of the page to let us know your thoughts about this design.

Watch New Videos from the SQL Server Documentation Team

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Use SQL Server videos to learn about the product and component technologies, see how to do various tasks, and discover related help topics that help you expand your knowledge of SQL Server.

MSXML 4.0 SP3 Beta now available

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:30:00 -0800

Service Pack 3 (SP3) is a complete replacement of previous service packs and includes a number of security and reliability fixes as well as a more robust setup package. We want to know what you think. Please run your existing application against MSXML 4.0 SP3 Beta to ensure the new service pack is compatible with your application with no behavior change.

Get the First Cumulative Update for SQL Server 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Cumulative Update 1 contains hotfixes for the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 issues that have been fixed since the release of SQL Server 2008.

Connecting to SQL Server Through the Firewall on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:30:05 -0700

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista help increase security by automatically enabling the firewall. Before you connect to an instance of SQL Server from another computer, you must configure the Windows Firewall to allow appropriate access and still continue to block inappropriate access. For more information the SQL Server Security team blog.

SQL Server 2008: Access Your Data Any Place, Any Time

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Join these webcasts, download podcasts, or take part in virtual labs to discover how you can best prepare your data for a data mining project and work with advanced features for manageability. We also examine the reporting enhancements that let you quickly and easily generate the reports your organization needs.

Download the SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:30:01 -0700

Download the June 2008 Feature Pack RC0 for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008.

SQL Server 2008 RC0 Books Online

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:52:57 -0700

Download the Release Candidate (RC0) version of Books Online for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the primary documentation for SQL Server 2008.

Cumulative Update 7 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

Microsoft — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:39:33 -0800

This package contains all of the SQL Server 2005 hotfixes that have been released since the initial release of SQL Server 2005 SP2.

SQL Server 2008 CTP (February 2008) Is Now Available

Microsoft — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:40:19 -0800

Download the latest release of SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP) and discover new capabilities to help support your mission-critical platform. This CTP continues to improve functionality in all aspects of the product.

Download SQL Server 2008 Books Online Community Technology Preview (February 2008)

Microsoft — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:26:13 -0800

SQL Server 2008, the next release of Microsoft SQL Server, provides a comprehensive data platform. Books Online is the primary documentation for SQL Server 2008. Download a pre-release preview of Books Online for SQL Server 2008.

Get the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack CTP (February 2008)

Microsoft — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:28:11 -0800

Download the February 2008 Feature Pack Community Technology Preview (CTP) for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008.

SQL Server 2005 Books Online (September 2007) Update

Microsoft — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:47:03 -0700

The September 2007 update for SQL Server 2005 Books Online is now available in English in the TechNet Library. Localized versions and a downloadable version are not available yet, but will be released as soon as they become available.

Optimize SQL Server Query Performance

Maciej Pilecki — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:36:18 -0700

Use this guide to generating, analyzing, and tweaking execution plans to optimize the performance of your SQL Server queries.

Download Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

Microsoft — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:26:03 -0700

Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is now available. SQL Server 2005 service packs are cumulative, and this service pack upgrades all service levels of SQL Server 2005 to SP2.

Top Tips for SQL Server Clustering

Tom Moreau, PhD — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:46:21 -0700

A server cluster provides failover capabilities, but for a cluster to be effective, it must be implemented properly. Here are some key tips that will help you get your cluster up faster and keep it functioning reliably.

Evaluate SQL Server 2005

Microsoft — Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:39:10 -0700

Try the SQL Server 2005 trial software and experience the benefits of Microsoft's next-generation data management and analysis software today.

Optimize SQL Server CPU Performance

Zach Nichter — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:13:23 -0700

Get the most out of SQL Server and your hardware with these tips that ensure healthy CPU utilization on your database server.

Achieve High Availability for SQL Server

Zach Nichter — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:19:38 -0700

SQL Server 2005 offers a number of options to improve database availability. Look at the various options for configuring SQL Server to help you find out which ones are right for your environment.