Here is another Event for you, this time; ' Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services' . this Event is at Microsoft in Reading on the 11th of July, starting at 18:30 till 21:00 In this session I want to look at some of the key areas of interest...

An introduction to SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services - Reading Event - 06 Sept 06 September 2006 18:30 - 06 September 2006 21:00 GMT, London Welcome Time: 18:00 Language: English Microsoft Ltd Chicago 1&2 Building 3 Microsoft Campus...

This is the correct link to the SQL Server 2005 SP2 CTP . There was a slight error on the previous link that I copied from Euan ;-). Sorry

I was asked today for some resources and information on Report Services. First there is a way to access reports using URL Access; there is a white paper here. http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/RSPROG/htm/rsp_prog_urlaccess_374y...

We are starting to provide TechNet events around the Uk rather than just in London. so please give us feedback. Do check the details for the sessions as some of them may be during day rather than evening sessions. 07 November 2006, Edinburgh: Enhance...

Richard has asked me about resources for certification on Microsoft SQL Server2005. The first place I normally start is on the Microsoft MCP site this gives you resources about all the certifications. Why you should get certification and links to what...

At a city near you the TechNet Roadshow 2006 . I'm really looking forward to this. Getting to travel around the country presenting our new technology and meeting with you all.. We will be travelling to 5 locations around the UK starting on the 2nd of...

I know this is going to upset quite a few people and it will cause a bit of pain. Eric Has posted this on MSDN Blogs. As you may be aware MSDE is coming to the end of its support lifecycle. It will not be supported on windows Vista. As a replacement SQL...

Steve asked me about encryption in SQL Server 2005. I have found a few areas of information that are useful. In BOL there is an article about the Encryption Hierarchy this explains quite a lot about how it is organised. I quite like it because it has...

Hi all I would like to mention the TechNet roadshow next week in Birmingham I am really looking forward to meeting up with lots of you there on Tuesday, please come up and say hello.

I had a question from Martin at the roadshow in Birmingham. He had been given a copy of visual studio at an Microsoft Developer event. Now being a SQL DBA Martin was interested in evaluating SQL Express edition that came with it. Everything installed...

A lot of you out there like to use Excel for your reporting, there are some great features in Excel 2007 to support conditional formatting. Take a look at this blog ‘Microsoft Excel 2007 (nee Excel 12)’ where David shows you some tricks with conditional...

For anyone interested in SQL Server there is loads of content available. There is a new webcast next week for Data Mining add-ins for office 2007 see below. I have also provided links to all the previous SQL Webcasts. by subject area. TechNet Webcast...

TechNet Webcast: Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Report Builder (Level 200) Monday, December 11, 2006 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time John Weston, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032319566&Culture...

Momentum Webcast: Microsoft Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2005 (Level 100) Date: Thursday, January 18, 2007 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Momentum Webcast: Microsoft Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2005 (Level...

Several people said they would like an overview session. after the TechNet evening on February 28, where I presented Upgrading to SQL Server 2005. So by popular demand I am pleased to announce a new event on the 11 May 2006 in Reading starting at 18...

Just to follow up on my post MSDE nearing End of Life - No MSDE Support on Vista and from Eric’s post. SQL Server Express WebLog has followed up with a lot more information to clarify some of the terms and what is or is not supported. MSDE will continue...

After the launch event on Tuesday I have had a couple of questions about Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007. While I was browsing Chris Webb's blog he highlighted a couple of blogs with info so rather than point you to the standard locations...

I picked this up from Alexander Windel's Blog. It reminds me of the conversation I had with Tony he was looking to set up reports using SharePoint for a customer. These Visio diagrams are really useful and have lots of info on them. If you don?t have...

This is a great resource and I would just like to highlight it in case you missed it. Euan Garden mentioned it in passing before Christmas. The SQL Server - Best Practices Site has loads of great information there are links to Technical White papers....

Hi all now that the launch event is past and we are into a new year, the next Event to look forward to is The Microsoft Technical Roadshow 2007 . The show will visit 5 locations starting on the 20 Feb and finishing on the 20 Mar. There will be sessions...

Momentum Webcast: Microsoft Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2005 (Level 100) Thursday, January 18, 2007 11:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. Pacific Time TechNet Webcast: Protecting SQL Server with System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM...

I would just like to highlight the SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition. The download page is here . This is the latest SQL Server Compact Edition add-ins, updates, tools and all the parts to enable you to build occasionally–connected mobile and desktop applications...

Eileen is looking to extend her team and is looking for two new IT Pro Evangelists to join us in the UK. One of these will be a SQL Server/Business Intelligence person. The details for the job are here . What we are looking for is someone who is technical...

It seems a strange question, last year we started DesignIT this is a design competition.for charity. Last year it was a great success the aim is to design a solution to benefit a charity in the UK. We will make sure the winning design is implemented up...