Tag Archive: sql server

Jan
31

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 – First Look

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Microsoft announced that SQL Server 2012 will be released in the first half of 2012 in three versions: Standard (for basic database and reporting capabilities), Business Intelligence (a new version providing premium corporate and self-service BI) and Enterprise (for large scale data warehousing and mission critical applications). Microsoft is holding a “virtual launch event” for …

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Jul
25

Review of SQL Server 2008 Data types

SQL Server 2008 Data Types

Data types play the most vital role to any database, since selecting the incorrect data types can waste storage space and grounds your database solutions to run slowly. This SQL Server 2008 review begins by acquainting you with the dozens of data types.

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Jul
20

What is SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services?

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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services is a new feautre of SQL Server 2008 R2 and provides a complete set of tools and services that is designed to cater to a gamut of reporting needs which includes managed enterprise reporting, ad-hoc reporting, embedded reporting and web-based reporting.

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Jul
19

Review of SQL Server 2008 R2

SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business

SQL Server 2008 R2 brings to the table many new and exciting feature to help businesses of all shapes and sizes better manage their databases. This review will go in-depth with some of these features and show how your company can benefit from this great product from Microsoft.

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May
25

Microsoft SQL Server Replication Overview

SQL Server Replication

Replication is a set of technologies for copying and distributing data and database objects from one database to another and then synchronizing between databases to maintain consistency. Using replication, you can distribute data to different locations and to remote or mobile users over local and wide area networks, dial-up connections, wireless connections and the Internet. This SQL Server Replication Overview will explain the terms and functions available through Microsoft SQL Server.

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Jul
27

Microsoft Attacks Oracle on Price and Value

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In a recent post on the SQL Server News Blog, Microsoft didn’t pull any punches when describing the lower prices and greater value of SQL Server 2008 over Oracle’s 11g. This well-timed move on Microsoft’s part came in response to Oracle’s recent price increases on many of its products. Techworld reported on these price increases …

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Jul
14

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2009

This week, the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is going on in New Orleans. This the premiere Microsoft event of the year,with keynote addresses from top Microsoft executives and partners from around the world. There are a lot of news stories coming out of the conference, but I thought I would summarize some of the highlights …

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Jul
02

NoSQL Movement is Gaining Traction

A new movement has started in the world of database programming. A small group of programmers and start-up companies are developing new ways of managing large amounts of data. They claim that relational databases like MySQL are too constrictive and slow, and they are developing their own ways of dealing with all of their data. …

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Mar
09

Microsoft Licensing: Big Easy Offer

If your business was considering purchasing Microsoft Licensing in the near future, now is a great time. Qualifying purchases made between March 2 and June 26, 2009 earns you subsidy funds. The subsidy allows you to purchase additional products or services from the Microsoft partner of your choice. Let’s say your business needed 30 licenses …

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