SQLManager: SQL Server News

New Hadoop connectors from Microsoft

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft plans to release a community technology preview (CTP) of two new Hadoop connectors, one for SQL Server and one for the Parallel Data Warehouse (PDW) solution.

SQL Server 2012 Codenamed Denali CTP3 Now Available

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SQL Server 2012 codenamed Denali CTP3 is now available for download from Microsoft Beta Experience site.

SQL Server Denali: Microsoft Wants Your Feedback on Upgrade Paths and Supported Operating Systems

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Jones, Microsoft’s SQL Server Manageability Principal Program Manager, recently posted the proposed list of SQL Server Code Name Denali upgrade paths and operating systems.

SQL Server 2005 Hits End of Support on April 12

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In just three months, customers still running SQL Server 2005 will no longer be able to enjoy Mainstream Support from Microsoft.

Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server Get Updated

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has released an update designed to fix a number of issues in the most recent release of the company’s drivers designed to allow PHP developers to build applications that can connect seamlessly with SQL Server databases.

Microsoft Details SQL Server Assessment Technology 'Atlanta'

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft revealed some more details about a cloud-based configuration assessment service for SQL Server codenamed Atlanta.

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008 SP2 With Enhancements

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft announced the availability of SQL Server 2008 SP2.

Cumulative Updates Available for SQL Server 2008 R2, 2008 SP1 and 2005 SP3

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Customers running the latest versions of Microsoft’s data platform have a range of update packages available from the company.

SQL Server JDBC Driver 3.0 Community Technology Preview (CTP)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A preview of the upcoming Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver is currently up for grabs via the Microsoft Download Center.

SQL Server 2008 SP2 Drops in Q3 2010, SQL Server 2005 SP4 by the end of the year

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft will deliver two service packs for older releases of its data platform by the end of this year, the company confirmed. Both SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and SQL Server 2005 SP4 are planned for general availability in the second half of 2010.

Microsoft Readies SQL Server 2008 R2 for May Release

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft plans to release SQL Server 2008 R2, currently in the CTP phase, by May 2010.

SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP Available For Download

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP is released for Microsoft Technet Subscribers from 09th November 2009

Microsoft Unveils Preview Code for Next SQL Server

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft this week is giving developers an early peek at SQL Server 2008 R2, the next generation of its flagship database.

SQL Server 2008 SP1 - Released

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 is now available to customers.

Microsoft Looks to Push SQL Server Deeper into the Data Warehousing Space

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft teams with Bull, Dell and HP to release a set of pretested reference architectures to make it easier to create data warehouses.

Microsoft's Lineup of SQL Server Related Webcasts for July 2005

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Seventeen new webcasts are Scheduled for July, covering such topics as Database Tuning Advisor, Advanced MDX Scripting, Applying SQL Server 2005 Data Mining to Enterprise Business Problems and more.

Microsoft says new database coming this fall

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

After numerous delays, the next editions of Microsoft's main software development products -- SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 -- will be available in November.

SQL Server June 2005 Community Technology Preview (CTP)

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to get a test copy of the next generation of SQL Server. SQL Server June 2005 CTP is now available for general testing.

Microsoft\'s Lineup of SQL Server Related Webcasts

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty-six new webcasts are Scheduled for June covering such topics as Advanced Report Authoring, Analysis Services, Data Warehousing Enhancements in SQL Server 2005 and more.

MS SQL Server Service Pack 4 available

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In addition to providing the latest updates and fixes, SQL Server 2000 SP4 provides enhanced performance, security, and serviceability.

Microsoft Announces Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 and SQL Server 2005 April CTP

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The latest major milestone in delivering the next generation products...

Microsoft sends out database preview

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft on Thursday released an interim "preview" release of its SQL Server 2005 database.

Microsoft SQL Server Beta tests

Sun, 06 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is seeking users willing to beta-test SQL Server 2000 SP4, SQL Server 2005 Express and Reporting Services SP2.

MSDN Webcast: Running SQL Server on Windows XP Service Pack 2

Fri, 04 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Recent versions of SQL Server and MSDE may encounter issues when running on Windows XP Service Pack 2...

New Features Coming to SQL Server 2005 in Beta 3

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Beta 3 will carry a number of feature enhancements...

Microsoft releases SQL Server 2005 beta.

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft began a wide beta testing program of its forthcoming SQL Server 2005 database.

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition to replace MSDE.

Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

It\'s a free, easy-to-use, and lightweight version of SQL Server 2005...