One of the best learning during Tech-Ed week was to know about SQL Server Data Services which might be suitable for the web-based platforms, type of what we have and 2 interesting features for me were 'Business ready SLA & Application Agility' To know further about SSDS I recommend: Introduction...
During a recent discussion within a local User Group I have been asked with the above question that where can I get list of User Group information for Microsoft Technologies. Please find the following list of Usergroups that are convened within geographical region of United Kingdom [ Source: UK usergroup...
Say goodbye to Tech-ed 2008 Developers conference today, which is closing down day. I haven't been to Tech-ed Developers week sessions but would like to check the highlights to know more on Development world information. So even for you there is an opportunity, check the following: Microsoft Tech...
It is 1 year (first anniversary) that SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview is released, I have seen many good things and few peeves about this new version of SQL Server. Not to mention about largest conference is lined up for the users aka ' Tech-ed 2008 ' which is a huge learning opportunity...
I found an interesting article by Kalen Delaney aka SQL Goddess (as I call) about a topic stating ' why do people bash Microsoft? ' The article was printed in SQL Server Magazine: Last week, I read a post from one of my colleagues, which shared a coworker’s opinion that SQL Server isn't a...
This is first time Microsoft has divided the conference into 2 sections, Developer & IT-PRO. Why Attend Tech-ed? IT Pros, you'll gain new solutions and new ideas for being more productive from sessions, product assessments, and interaction with experts and peers. Gain real-world learning from...
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Excitement is building within the PASS Board and around the Microsoft SQL Server community as planning heats up for this year's PASS Community Summit-our biggest and best ever! The team has been working diligently behind the scenes to launch new Summit website at and to finalize keynote and pre-conference...
Here is the hot news, SQL Server Global Release Services (GRS) has revised their schedule of releasing Service Packs for SQL Server product by stating ' changed approach to Service Packs '. Now the big question how far you can stretch in deploying these service pack releases within your Enterprise...
Adding password complexity and password expiration to SQL Server logins is one of best feature I quote for SQL Server version 2005 onwards, similarly such password complexity policies are designed to deter brute force attacks by increasing the number of possible passwords. When password complexity policy...
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I found an interesting blog in The Premiers blog site that is used by Premier Field Engineering team within Microsoft that serves most of the Customers (Permier contracts), they are conducting an Open day - Operations Day for SQL Server 2008 within their Campus in Thames Valley, Reading on 05th June...