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What's New for SQL Server 2008 R2 Editions
03 November 09 11:52 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
At the PASS summit, the Editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 were announced. Pricing was also announced. SQL Server 2008 R2 is planned for release in the first half of calendar year 2010 2 New Editions were announced: Datacenter and Parallel Data Warehouse Read More...
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SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP – What’s new for the DBA?
05 October 09 05:35 PM | robreu | 0 Comments   
SQL Server 2008 R2 will be a BI-refresh (“ Madison Overview ”/” Gemini Overview ”) and comes out as a Minor-Release (SQL Server Version 10.50). But there are several interesting features and topics which are interesting for DBAs. In this post I’ll list Read More...
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Swiss SQL Server Saturday - 19th September 2009 - Digicomp Academy (Zurich) - Free Event
25 August 09 08:28 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Swiss SQL Server Saturday is an opportunity to connect with other Database and BI professionals to learn from Database, Application Development and BI experts about topics that you’ll immediately be able to put into use. With 15 great sessions covering Read More...
SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP Availability
10 August 09 05:23 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Interested in what new features will be in SQL Server 2008 R2, or maybe you want to test your existing application? Today we announced that on from today, TechNet and MSDN subscribers will be able to download SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP. If you are Read More...
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Microsoft Connection Days
03 August 09 10:46 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
At five locations in Switzerland from 28 September up to 8. October 2009, Microsoft Connection Days (ex Partner Days), an event for Partners and IT professionals will be held. This year, Microsoft Partners and now IT Professionals will have the opportunity, Read More...
New White Papers for SQL Server Published
08 June 09 02:55 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
A number of new white papers have been published relating to SQL Server and Microsoft or 3rd Party Applications: Configure disaster recovery across SharePoint farms by using SQL Server log shipping Create a disaster recovery farm in a geographically distributed Read More...
SQL Server Failover Cluster on Hyper-V
19 May 09 08:36 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
It was announced at Tech Ed USA last week that building a failover cluster, comprising of Hyper-V guests, with SQL Server 2005 and 2008 installed, and clustered on the guest is now supported. Up till now, clustering the hosts was only supported. The KB Read More...
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SQL Server 2008 for the Oracle DBA – Free online training
13 May 09 09:00 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
This free 15 module, level 300 course provides students with the knowledge and skills to capitalize on their skills and experience as an Oracle DBA to manage a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 system. This workshop provides a quick start for the Oracle DBA to Read More...
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Practical PowerShell Videos
12 May 09 05:12 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
PowerShell.com and Idera have created a 5 part video series on PowerShell . How you use Powerhell together with Microsoft Server and Client Products. Part 1: Getting to Know PowerShell Part 2: PowerShell for Active Directory Part 3: PowerShell for Exchange Read More...
Disk Partition Alignment Best Practices for SQL Server
12 May 09 04:06 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The SQL Server Customer Advisory Team (SQLCAT) have published a white paper on the topic “Disk Partition Alignment”. “Disk partition alignment is a powerful tool for improving SQL Server performance. Configuring optimal disk performance is often viewed Read More...
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SQL Server User Group Meeting - Zurich
04 May 09 12:47 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Swiss Chapter of PASS is holding a meeting on Tuesday 5 May in Zurich. If you can’t get to Zurich, the sessions are also available via LiveMeeting Language: English Session 1: [18:00 – 19:15] Eliminate SQL Server Downtime – Even for maintenance No Read More...
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Invitation to IT Pro Momentum
27 April 09 02:24 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Wanting to do Projects with New Technologies? It sounds exciting, but does have an element of risk. Why does one want to be an Early-Adopter of new Technology? Generally, new technologies have new, and marked improvements in features. In most cases, real-world Read More...
SQL Server 2008 SP1 – Which CUs are included?
16 April 09 06:00 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
SQL Server 2008 SP1 states that Cumulative Updates 1 to 3 are included in it. For those customers who have CU4 already installed, you need to know how it affects you. Have a look on the CSS blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/psssql/archive/2009/04/09/sql-server-2008-sp1-and-cumulative-updates-explained.aspx Read More...
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SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 Released
08 April 09 07:01 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Today Microsoft Released Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 Some of the changes include: SQL Server 2008 SP1 has made it easier and more efficient to deploy and manage service packs. By adding the ability to Slipstream, SQL Server 2008 and SP1 can be Read More...
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White Paper – SQL Server Consolidation at Microsoft
11 March 09 08:49 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
A new white paper has been published on how Microsoft IT has used Virtualization (naturally Hyper-V) and consolidation to reduce cost, server sprawl and at the same time improve scalability, standardization and uptime in the SQL Server environments. It Read More...
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