Content type: Updates

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SQL Server Driver for PHP 2.0 with support for PDO (PHP Data Objects) 

Today, we released a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of the SQL Server Driver for PHP 2.0 with support for PDO (PHP Data Objects). This new technical bridge for PHP developers that will reduce the complexity of targeting multiple databases and will make it easier for PHP applications to interoperate smoothly with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and later.
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Have You Seen the New SQL Server Blogs at MSDN? 

Hi, SQL Server community. My name is Anu Chawla and I am Director of ISV Enablement at Microsoft. I’m excited to announce my team’s contribution to the ongoing SQL Server conversation: two new MSDN blogs written to help SQL Server DBAs look like superheroes.
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Microsoft ships the final Technology Preview for SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse 

Today, Microsoft shipped the final Technology Preview of SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse and announced the Technology Adoption Program (TAP). Customers interested in joining the Technology Preview or the TAP, that officially starts now, should email mdsontap@microsoft.com. This is a significant milestone on the integration of DATAllegro technology as Parallel Data Warehouse now runs on Windows Server and SQL Server.
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New Data Visualizations in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2 

Sean Boon from the Reporting Services team here. In the spirit of last week’s SQL Server Sequence question about Reporting Services 2008 R2. I wanted to talk more about the new visualizations and how they can help you effectively communicate insights in your data.   Maps.  Maps can be very powerful visualizations.
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You Ask, We deliver – Timelines for SQL Server Service Packs 

The SQL Server team has been very busy building SQL Server 2008 R2 and we are extremely excited for the upcoming launch. The feedback from customers who have downloaded and tested a Community Technology Preview (CTP) has been invaluable. We believe that having an open and active dialogue with customers is imperative.
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit 

Allow me to introduce myself: I’m Roger Doherty, Sr. Technical Evangelist for SQL Server. I joined Microsoft in 1991 from Sybase and I’ve evangelized every SQL Server release since the Microsoft / Ashton-Tate / Sybase SQL Server version 1.0 from 1989.
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SQL Server 2008 R2 gets an official date 

Today, SQL Server 2008 R2 received an official release date. It will be listed on Microsoft’s May price list, and will be available by May 2010.   SQL Server 2008 R2 showcases Microsoft’s continued commitment to business intelligence and mission-critical workloads.
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Free Download: Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant 

Microsoft recently announced the first CTP of a SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for MySQL v1.0, which automates aspects of the migration process to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 & 2008 including SQL Azure Database. SQL Server Migration Assistant for MySQL is the newest migration toolkit, others include Oracle, Sybase, Access, and an analyzer for PowerBuilder.
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PowerPivot downloads for Excel and SharePoint now available 

Last week, we announced the availability of the SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP. Today we are excited to share that the SQL Server 2008 R2 PowerPivot downloads for Microsoft Excel 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 are now available! To download PowerPivot for Excel and SharePoint, please go here: http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2Downloads.
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Windows Azure Platform Launch Update 

In October 2008 at our Professional Developer Conference we opened the Community Technology Preview (CTP) for the Windows Azure platform (Windows Azure, SQL Azure and .NET Services).  The CTP has been invaluable in terms of shaping many aspects of the Windows Azure platform.
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SQL Azure October CTP is feature complete! 

Today, the SQL Azure Database October CTP (CTP 2) is available and includes the complete feature set that will be delivered at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) on November 17th – 20th, 2009 in LA.
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News about SQL Server Clinic at PASS Summit 

This year’s SQL Server Clinic will offer twice the resources! Top troubleshooters from the CSS SQL Server Escalation team are teaming up with expert SQLCAT design architects. Why pay $400+ an hour for database consultants when you get all-access passes to Microsoft’s CSS & SQLCAT experts throughout the 3-day conference? This alone is worth the cost of admission! So, what are you waiting for?