• SQL Server 2008 Express – PowerShell a requirement?

    Posted over 6 years ago
    by Michael Epprecht [MSFT]}
    This question seems to be coming up more often these days: Is PowerShell a requirement for the installation of SQL Server 2008 Express Edition? Well, it depends on the Edition of SQL Server 2008 Express you are wanting to install. SQL Server 2008 Express...

  • Visual Basic 6 Runtime - Support on Windows 7/2008 R2

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Michael Epprecht [MSFT]}
    The existing Support Statement on the Visual Basic version 6 runtime for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 has been updated to include Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. So, the VB 6 runtime will continue to be shipped with Windows 7 and Windows...

  • Denial of Service Attacks - New tool for blocking DOS

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Michael Epprecht [MSFT]}
    The Microsoft Internet Information Services Team has released the beta for the Dynamic IP Restrictions Extension for IIS 7. The tool provides IT Professionals and Hosters a configurable module that helps block Denial of Service attacks or cracking of...

  • New TechNet Event Calendar Web Page

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Michael Epprecht [MSFT]}
    Microsoft Switzerland now has a new page to show the TechNet Events/Seminars. http://www.microsoft.com/switzerland/server/de/events/default.mspx You now have an overview all off the Swiss TechNet events, including the Content, Session Description, Date...

  • SQL Server 2008 System Views Map

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Michael Epprecht [MSFT]}
    The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 System Views Map shows the key system views included in SQL Server 2008, and the relationships between them. The map is similar to the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 version and includes updates for the new and updated the Microsoft...