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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver 1.1 Community Technology Preview June 2006

Download the Community Technology Preview (CTP) version of the SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver 1.1, a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in J2EE (Java2 Enterprise

New Virtual Lab available: SQL Server 2005 Upgrade

Increase your confidence and reduce your upgrade risks by performing detach and attach, in-place, and side-by-side upgrades from SQL Server 2000 / 7.0 to SQL Server 2005. By completing these 7 labs, you will learn proven techniques and gain valuable experience

Webcasts on Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence with SQL Server 2005 presented by the Kimball Group

Over the last two decades, the Kimball Group has pioneered a method for successfully defining and implementing an enterprise data warehouse / business intelligence system. The Kimball Group’s The Microsoft Data Warehouse Toolkit, specifically applies this method to the SQL Server 2005 platform. Please join us at the upcoming webcasts as the experts from the Kimball Group demonstrate, step-by-step, how the SQL Server 2005 platform solves the tough issues faced in implementing Data Warehouses and Business Intelligence applications. - Kimball Group: http://www.kimballgroup.com - The Microsoft Data Warehouse Toolkit Book Website by Kimball: http://www.msftdwtoolkit.com

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 RPC over HTTP Deployment Scenarios

Exchange Server 2003 and Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, combined with Microsoft Windows Server 2003, support the use of RPC over HTTP to access Exchange servers. Using the Microsoft Windows RPC over HTTP feature to enable your users to connect to their

SQL Server 2005 Books Online (April 2006)

Download an updated version of the documentation and tutorials for Microsoft SQL Server 2005. See the "Additional Information" section for an update on SQL Server Express Books Online.

Download SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1

SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 with Database Mirroring, SQL Server Management Studio Express, additional options for ISVs, and feature fixes is now available for download .

The Identity Management Seminar (by Rafal Lukawiecki)

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8 New SQL Server 2005 Report Packs!

8 new/updated Report Packs for SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services are available: - SQL Server 2005 Integration Services - SharePoint Portal Server 2003 - Internet Information Services (IIS) Logs - Microsoft Axapta 3.0 - Microsoft Great Plains 8.0 - Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains 9.0 - Microsoft Dynamics Navision 4.0 - Financial Reporting

Installing MS Office Business Scorecard Manager on SQL Server 2000 -or- SQL Server 2005

How to install MOBSM on SQL 2000 or SQL 2005. --> Caveat with SQL 2005: you currently cannot use BSM Alerts (needs SQL Server 2000 notification services).

FREE e-learning (90 days subscription) on SQL Server 2005 BI services

free eLearning on SQL Server Integration Services, Analysis Services, Reporting Services

SQL Server 2000 Management Pack for MOM 2005

The Microsoft SQL Server Management Pack monitors SQL Server 2000 and 2005 for critical conditions indicating potential operational problems. Download

Released: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver

Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver, a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in J2EE (Java2 Enterprise Edition). Download