SQL Server 2008 has been significantly enhanced since the previously released versions. Moreover, the product continues to support Microsoft’s data platform vision of mission-critical enterprise data ...

I have taught several classes on the new features of SQL Server 2008, made a Web Seminar and written a Whitepaper on the subject. I have also attended the SQL PASS Summit in Seattle where there were ...

Microsoft's "interim" R2 release of its database platform, is due out by May this year. While a number of new features have been introduced, such as the SQL Server Utility, there have been some "under ...

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SQL Server 2008, aka “Katmai,” gives SQL Server shops plenty of reasons to get excited. The best SQL Server release to date, it sports more nice new features than you can count, and the improvements ...

Mainstream Features to Fringe Features to Anti-features Many new features in R2 simply make the product better. For example, the new multi-server management features make perfect sense. With the ...

A conference being held in Denver this week by the Professional Association for SQL Server user group will provide a forum for the biggest public unveiling to date of Microsoft Corp.’s SQL Server 2008 ...

If you’re like many small business owners, the news that Microsoft is weeks away from the release of a new version of SQL Server 2008 could seem utterly irrelevant to your interests. But it isn’t.

Microsoft introduced a laundry list of new features today for Windows Azure, including general availability of SQL Server AlwaysOn support, notification hubs and autoscale improvements. The new ...

Microsoft has said the next version of its SQL Server database software will include self-service analysis and reporting capabilities. Currently code-named 'Kilimanjaro', the version will have a ...