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SQL Server Compact Edition FAQs
SQL Server Compact Edition 3.5 is Microsoft’s smallest full relational database—check out these FAQs to learn more.
Virtualizing SQL Server with VMware or Hyper-V
Tests of server virtualization products VMware ESX Server 3.5 and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, plus SQL Server running four virtual machines (VMs) indicate that SQL Server running in a VM is ready to handle production workloads.
SQL Server Data Services
SQL Server Data Services is the database version of Microsoft’s Software Plus Services strategy--and it could prove helpful for data storage and access. Here are five things to know about SQL Server Data Services.
The Logical Puzzle
Get the solution to May’s puzzle “A Cat, a String, and the Earth,” and prepare your mind for June’s puzzle.
Use T-SQL to Solve the Classic Eight Queens Puzzle
Hone both your logic and programming skills by using T-SQL to solve this logic puzzle.
What Readers Want SQL Server to Include
Take a look at which features our readers believe should be in the next version of SQL Server.
SQL Server 2000 Code for Temporal Histograms
If you're running SQL Server 2000, use the code linked to this document in place of Listing 3 and Listing 4 in "Temporal Histograms," May 2008, InstantDoc ID 98360.
SQL Server 2005 Client Network Libraries
Client network libraries are vital in SQL Server, enabling the communications link between client applications and the SQL Server system. This list will help you get acquainted with SQL Server 2005’s client network libraries.
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Get a free copy of the new Quest DMV Poster!
Find out about a popular free SQL Server DMV poster and the accompanying webcast.
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Into the Wild
Itzik talks about his impressions of Into the Wild—a book now made into a movie.
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Idera SQL Admin Toolset Available Today
Idera announces the release of their new SQL Admin Tool Set today. The tool set pulls together 24 tools commonly used by DBAs into a convenient package.
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Market Analyst Reports Booming SQL Server Licensing Revenue
IDC, the market intelligence analysts, today published its annual report on Worldwide Relational Database Management Systems Revenue by Vendor, 2007. The report says that Microsoft SQL Server grew license revenue by 14% in 2007.
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13 Things You Need to Know About SQL Server 2005
Learn what's in SQL Server 2005 and what's out.The Argent Guardian easily beats out MOM in all our tests
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