For example, the new multi-server management features make perfect sense. With the number of instances a typical SQL Server DBA has to administer, any new capabilities for multi-server management are ...

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 ...

Making the most of Reporting Services by adding SharePoint collaborative features. The Novemebr CTP Feature Pack is full of some great tools to really extend the usefulness of SQL Server 2008 R2.

When combined with the new features in SQL Server 2008 R2, these features can mean better performance and manageability for SQL Server installations. Until next time, have fun!

SQL Server 2008 also includes a lot of behavior changes that produce different results from statements and functions. A major change is that the REPLACE function now preserves trailing spaces rather ...

A fully baked beta release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 is now available for testing. Microsoft released the "feature-complete" community technology preview (CTP) of the new SQL Server on Tuesday, ...

Although Microsoft had hoped to release a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of its newest database server every 60 days, the latest test release will slip, company officials acknowledged this week.

Although Microsoft had hoped to release a CTP of its newest database server every 60 days, the latest test release will slip, company officials acknowledged this week.

The new version of SQL Server is scheduled to ship in the first half of 2010, with the most recent version — SQL Server 2008 — having itself only just become available.