SQLServerCentral.com Articles tagged News, SQL Server 7, 2000

SQL Server 2000 SP3a Support is Ending

2007/07/05

Next Tuesday, support for SQL Server 2000 servers on Service Pack 3a ends, so be sure you are moving to SP4.

A Bit About 64-bit

2006/12/08

64-bit SQL Server is coming!! Are you ready for this new technology? Chances are most of you are like us in that you've never had a 64-bit machine around and you likely don't remember the transition from 16-bit to 32-bit. Do you even want to make the transition? Is it worth it? New author Robert Pearl brings us a first look at how the 64-bit version of SQL Server will differ from the 32-bit version.

SQL Server 2005 Roadshows

2005/05/10

Ongoing now, the SQL Server 2005 Roadshows in conjunction with PASS. Read Robert Pearl's notes from the show and if you are in Dallas or Houston or Europe, there is still time to attend on of these events.

SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4

2005/05/09

It's now available!! Find out what's in there and where you can get it.

A list of the bugs that are fixed in SQL Server 2000 SP 4 Beta

2005/01/06

This article contains information about the bugs that are fixed by Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 Beta. (SP4).

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer V1.2.1

2004/09/10

The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer has been updated to work with Windows XP SP2. If you use this tool be sure that you get the update to work with new patches and vulnerabilities.

An introduction to using the ADO.NET - SqlCommand Object

2004/08/06

Are you familiar with using the Command object in ADO? If so, migrating to ADO.NET should be a snap.

Freeware: Tablesizer

2004/07/19

How many times do you need to estimate space for a new application? Or estimate growth for an existing one? We've had a new contribution to the freeware section of the site. Tablesizer will allow you to guesstimate how much disk space you'll need. Take a peek if you need it, rate the product and give the author any feedback you have.

Dark Horse Ventures releases CRM built on Microsoft SQL Server

2004/07/07

Dark Horse CRM is an enterprise-class Customer Relationship Management application that allows companies to better develop and maintain customers. Visit www.darkhorsecrm.com for more information and to download the free version of Dark Horse CRM that runs on Java, Apache Tomcat, and MSSQL or PostgreSQL.

Lumigent Technologies Introduces Data Auditing Solution for Oracle

2004/06/15

Entegra for SQL Server has been available for some time, but Lumigent has recently announced support for Oracle. So if you're in a heterogenous environment...

South Park Unveils Linux Lounge For Guests

2004/06/14

This is rich. A hotel sets up Internet access using Linux for guests. But they run SQL Server internally. So much for all the FUD coming from MS.

SQLCentric Pre Summer Sale!

2004/06/14

SQLCentric is a fully functional Web-based MSSQL Centric Network Database Monitoring System which is deployed on your corporate intranet. Now for a limited time, Pearl Knowledge Solutions is running a sale on this product.

NTL Block SQLServer from their network - UK

2004/06/11

A personal article refering to the latest change from NTL broadband stopping port 1433 globally on their network. Users are no longer able to develop Microsoft SQLSever systems using ODBC or Enterprise manager.

Celebrate Our 1 year anniversary

2004/06/08

Andwil, 06-Jun-2004: To celebrate the 1-year anniversary for their SASSI v2.0 professional SQL Development Environment application, Dynamic3 GmbH is offering a limited amount of SASSI license keys for FREE! To register for a free license key, visit the website now! http://www.sqlassi.net

SQL Server 2005 Beta 2 Gets Close

2004/05/29

Microsoft began taking sign ups for participation in the SQL Server 2005 Beta 2 program this week at its Microsoft TechEd show here as the long-awaited test version of the product gets close to availability.

Microsoft to Step Up Server Product Release Schedule

2004/05/28

Microsoft Corp. is planning to deliver updates to its Exchange Server product every two years and is considering a similar move to deliver SQL Server updates in a more timely manner, company officials said at the TechEd 2004 conference.

A Bit About 64-bit

2006/12/08

SQL Server Needs Incremental Updates

2004/04/29

Although Brian likes that Microsoft delayed the next release of SQL Server for quality, he disagrees with the release strategy. See his opinion and argue your own!

SQL Server Needs Revision

2004/04/20

What's wrong with SQL Server? Lots of things to some people, but here's a look at where this product is positioned in the marketplace against the other RDBMSes.

SQL Server 2005 Feature Survey Results

2004/03/22

A week ago, we solicited readers to let Microsoft know which of the SQL Server 2005 announced features mattered most to them. We had a great response, with 890 of you answering the survey in three days. The answers were pretty interesting. The full results can be seen at the bottom of this article.

Yukon Delayed Again and Named

2004/03/11

Microsoft confirmed today that it has delayed Yukon yet again. It also announced that Yukon has an official name and will have another beta added to the development cycle. Get all the info here and share with Microsoft your thoughts about what features are important to you.

Yukon News

2003/12/29

This article on CNET has some info about how Yukon affects the MS strategy in other areas.

Transcript of SQL Technet Chat

2003/11/07

This is a transcript of a recent chat that included our own Brian Knight!

Updated Yukon Info from MS

2003/11/03

This page has some newer information on Yukon. Worth looking at!

Is Windows 2003 Really Faster?

2003/06/10

Is Windows 2003 really faster for a SQL Server/IIS environment? Let us do all the leg work for you! We are about to upgrade the SQLServerCentral.com web and SQL Server from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003. As part of the case study, we are going to capture a baseline of the server's overall performance before the upgrade and then again after the upgrade. We will then document the experience and benchmark numbers.

SQL Server Reporting Services

2003/06/06

Not yet in beta, MS is working on an add on product similar to Notification Services.

Yukon Info from Microsoft

2003/04/08

Nothing super new here that has been rumored, this article outlines some of the changes we'll get to see in the next SQL release!

VSLive Interview with Tom Rizzo and David Campbell

2003/02/12

An interview where they discuss their data strategy and integration with Visual Studio .Net

Comments on PASS Community Summit 2002

2002/12/02

Andy attended the recent PASS Community Summit and had a great time. Read some of the highlights from his perspective and maybe decide that you'll want to attend next year!

SQL Server Product Support Life Cycle

2002/10/30

Microsoft has formally clarified the support life cycles for it's products. See where your products fall in and be sure to plan for upgrades.