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SQL Server 2008: What to Expect
White Papers Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has many great new features that will allow you to develop higher performing, more scalable next-generation applications using more than just relational data. Although this release will be a little early for many customers...
[November 25, 2009, 9:11]
SQL Server 2008 Security Overview for Database Administrators
White Papers This paper covers some of the most important security features in SQL Server 2008. It tells one how, as an administrator, one can install SQL Server securely and keep it that way even as applications and users make use of the data stored within.
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
SQL Server 2008: a first look review
Reviews Microsoft has made some big promises for SQL Server 2008, a major update of its enterprise database product. A new feature lets SQL Server encrypt data in transit transparently. Microsoft claims SQL Server 2008 will run 14 per cent faster than SQL...
[May 27, 2008, 9:37]
MSDN Webcast: SQL Server 2008 as a Back-End Database for Server Applications (Level 100)
White Papers Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Embedded Systems provides new functionality that is valuable to appliance original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The attendee of this webcast will learn about the new features, Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), and pricing...
[November 6, 2008, 0:01]
SQL Server 2008 Pricing and Licensing
White Papers SQL Server 2008 is available under three licensing models: Server plus device Client Access License (CAL) - It requires a license for the computer running the Microsoft server product, as well as CALs for each client device.
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Architecture Drill-Down (Level 300)
White Papers The attendee of this webcast will learn about the Report Server Architecture changes in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for both the server and report engine components. The webcast gives an understanding of how these changes impact customers.
[March 25, 2008, 0:01]
SQL Server 2008: Licensing will be exploited to win customers
News The forthcoming launch of SQL Server 2008 will see Microsoft focus its considerable resources on the issue of licensing, to win customers from rivals Oracle and IBM. Our perspective is that SQL has become very widely adopted, even among the...
[November 15, 2007, 15:00]
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Overview
White Papers Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services builds on the value delivered with the significant investments in Analysis Services 2005 around scalability, advanced analytics and Microsoft Office interoperability.
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
Running Microsoft SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008
White Papers Separately, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 provide compelling benefits that can deliver real improvements to IT environment and justify the decision to upgrade. Together, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 can maximize returns by...
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
World's 2nd Largest HMO Moves 2-Terabyte BI Data Warehouse to SQL Server 2008
White Papers Clalit's Enterprise BI Data Warehouse has become so important to healthcare professionals and clinic managers that the company decided on an early upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise to take advantage of new features including data...
[September 19, 2008, 1:01]
New Security Features in SQL Server 2008
White Papers Data platform security has taken center stage at may customers and federal agencies over the last few years and SQL server has been leading the way in lower vulnerability. SQL Server 2008 is extending the legacy of security being a key feature by...
[September 6, 2008, 1:01]
TechNet Webcast: The Value of Business Intelligence With SQL Server 2008 (Level 200)
White Papers As the platform for the end-to-end Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) offering, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 builds on the strong momentum in the BI market. The attendee of this webcast will gain insight into the new key features available in the...
[August 28, 2007, 1:00]
TechNet Webcast: An Overview of Manageability in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (Level 200)
White Papers The webcast focuses on the database engine in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to teach a person more about what is in store for policy-driven administration and performance data collection and analysis. This webcast shows the exciting new manageability...
[August 28, 2007, 1:00]
TechNet Webcast: Data Warehousing Enhancements in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (Level 200)
White Papers The attendee of this webcast will learn about the enhancements for data warehousing in the next version of Microsoft SQL Server. This webcast discusses how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides a comprehensive, scalable data warehouse platform that...
[August 28, 2007, 1:00]
Guide to Migrating From Informix to SQL Server 2008
White Papers This white paper explores challenges that arise when one migrates from an Informix 11 database to SQL Server 2008. This migration paper covers the differences between Informix 11 and SQL Server 2008 database platforms, and the steps necessary to...
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
An Introduction to New Data Warehouse Scalability Features in SQL Server 2008
White Papers With the 2008 release, SQL Server makes a major advance in scalability for data warehousing. SQL Server 2008 provides a range of integrated products that enables one to build data warehouse, and query and analyze its data.
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
Predictive Analysis With SQL Server 2008
White Papers Microsoft SQL Server 2008 offers predictive analysis through a complete and intuitive set of data mining tools. Although the data mining functionality provided with SQL Server 2008 is comprehensive enough to meet the needs of a wide range of...
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
Overview: Upgrading From SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008
White Papers Upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides organizations with improved scalability, security, and manageability for their databases built on the trusted fundamentals of the Microsoft SQL Server platform.
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
Guide to Migrating From Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2008
White Papers This white paper covers known issues for migrating Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise database to SQL Server 2008. This paper describes how SQL Server Migration Assistant, the best tool for this type of migration, can help resolve various migration...
[September 16, 2009, 1:22]
MSDN Webcast: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008: Reporting Services Designer Improvements (Level 200)
White Papers This webcast reviews the new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services that support both types of developers, in addition to more flexible and richer types of reports. The recent growth at Contoso has been mirrored with the growth of...
[May 30, 2008, 1:01]
