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Tag: SQL Server
Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!
Today, April 21, 2010, at 9:30am CDT, Microsoft announces the release-to-manufacturing of SQL Server 2008 R2. Watch the SQL Server Virtual Press Room for the official announcement.“What are the big benefits, Kevin?”Your end users and consumers of “the right information, right now” will love the big improvements in “self-service” BI; taking advantage of tools they … Continue reading Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!
New: IDC White Paper on Business-Critical Workloads Available
Today a new IDC White Paper (sponsored by Microsoft) was made available:http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/B/D/5BD5C253-4259-428B-A3E4-1F9C3D803074/IDC_Business_Critical_Workloads.pdfThe purpose of the write-up is to document what’s happening in the world of x86-based Servers; why they are THE platform businesses choose for their business-critical workloads. This is not a Microsoft story…“Oh really? You sponsored it!”Yeah, you got me there. (smile) But, really, … Continue reading New: IDC White Paper on Business-Critical Workloads Available
Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?
Here’s another TLA for you all to learn: CEC. Microsoft’s Common Engineering Criteria. The Microsoft Common Engineering Criteria is a set of engineering requirements and guidelines that govern all of Microsoft’s server products. The idea here is that we build products that work well together, and work to help you reduce your TCO (another TLA … Continue reading Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion. Whenever I present a live TechNet Event, I ask my audience to raise their hands if they are a TechNet subscriber. Usually about 1/3 of the audience raises their hand. Considering that this is typically a Microsoft-friendly audience, I'm … Continue reading NEW Bigger Discount on TechNet Plus Subscriptions!
Part II: The Quest Continues…
Some might remember that I blogged about this, or perhaps played this game over a year ago: Server QuestWell, the saga continues. Server Quest II is launched and ready for play.Those of us who spent too many hours playing cheesy pixilated adventure games** about 15-20 years ago will appreciate the awesome reproduction in the form … Continue reading Part II: The Quest Continues…
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Course 6537: Implementing High Availability in Windows Server 2008 This 2-hour online course provides IT Professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement high availability in Windows Server 2008. Topics covered in the course include: -Network load balancing configuration -Failover clustering implementation and configurationCourse 6320: Introducing the Hyper-V Technology This two-hour online course provides IT … Continue reading Do these e-learning courses interest you? You may be able to take them for FREE…
Breaking News: SQL Server 2008 is RTM!
(RTM = Released to Manufacturing)Yes indeed.. today the newest version of the best database software platform anywhere reached a major milestone. It’s ready! You can read the PressPass announcement here.And here is the official press location for all things SQL Server.And of course, here is the SQL Server home page.And finally – if you’re a … Continue reading Breaking News: SQL Server 2008 is RTM!
Heros Happen {here} – The Comic Series
If you've been keeping up with the goings-on around the looming launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008, you've more than likely heard the theme: Heros happen {here}. And naturally there has been a lot of creative effort around getting the word out.Here is another such example: Heros Happen {here} … Continue reading Heros Happen {here} – The Comic Series
Breaking BI News: Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Launched
What's your performance? "What's your point?"Exactly. Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 is Microsoft's new Business Intelligence solution. It was announced back in June of 2006, and is officially being launched TODAY.It's all about business performance management.Check the website for the announcement, and other good overview resources. And here is the PRESS RELEASE.
Absolutely Full of I.T. 