Microsoft press announces that SQL Server 2008 is available for users and as per PressRelease : . ..announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the new version of the company’s acclaimed data management and business intelligence platform. This version of SQL Server provides powerful...

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...

In continuation with MVP global summit related posts here I can say since 12th April 2008 it has been a very useful week in terms of Technical knowledge update & networking. As you may know this is a MVP exclusive event that is not one of public wide conference, that gives a four day (in-depth) conference...

MVP Global Summit, what it meant for MVPs? At one place, global connections with peers with a shared insight with a flavour of engagement with relevant product manager, sounds terrific isn't it! Who can attend - as per the previous post on MVP Global Summit 2008 here, if you are a Most Valuable Professional...

Security - a major ingredient for every Enterprise to avoid the adversaries attempt to invade your customers’ networks and access their servers—to bring them down, infect them with viruses, or steal information about customers or employees, every day! The recent release of Windows Server 2008 from Microsoft...

I was happy to see that February CTP for SQL Server 2008 was ready to download for use, in coinciding with my presentation in SQLBits I wanted to work my demos on this CTP release, nothing worked out successfully!! It is fair that new release will help developers and DBAs to test their solutions and...

I have been following Dan Jones's blog on " Launch_T-1 , Launch_T-3 & Launch_T-5 " series about SQL Server Launch in US (PST), as a Development Program Manager they have huge task ahead to complete and its not that easy to manage as per the schedule. Also you may be aware about 'postponement'...