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SQL SERVER 2005

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Microsoft release second service pack for SQL Server 2008

The new SQL Server service pack has support for up to 15,000 database partitions, updates to reporting and management tools, and integration with SharePoint 2010.
Microsoft admits to silent security patching

Microsoft doesn't report all security vulnerabilities that it fixes in its software. Bug comparisons between vendors therefore paint an incorrect picture.
SQL Server 2008 R2 to launch in May

SQL Server 2008 R2, the latest version of Microsoft's flagship database, will be generally available in May, the company said Tuesday.
LogLogic to protect against Britney Spears snoopers

LogLogic has responded to the rising number of unauthorised attempts to gain access to sensitive data, after launching a security product specifically designed to protect databases.
Microsoft admits knowledge of SQL bug

Microsoft confirmed last week that it has been working on a critical vulnerability in SQL Server for more than eight months.
Microsoft hit by new SQL attack

Microsoft is now warning users of a serious bug in its SQL Server database software, just days after patching a critical flaw in its Internet Explorer browser.
Microsoft upgrades software for small businesses

Microsoft has released an updated bundle of infrastructure servers for small business and its first-ever offering tailored to mid-sized businesses
Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 ready for release

Microsoft has completed development on Small Business Server 2008 and said the product will ship on its target date of 12 November.
Microsoft releases SQL Server 2008

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 database to manufacturing, including with the release a new web edition of the product aimed at its hosting partners.
New service pack for SQL Server 2005

Microsoft will release a third service pack for SQL Server 2005, just before the next version of the server software comes out.

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The reason you won't install flash storage this year

There's nothing better to accelerate applications than solid state disks, but they come at a price.
Microsoft still on integrated storage

Will data platform vision, like the earlier Yukon technology, wither away?
Earliest adopters get put to the test

Microsoft's testing programme lets users influence R&D and get top-tier support. But it requires a substantial commitment -- and some live use of beta code.
What's next for Windows

Paul Flessner, Microsoft's senior vice president for server applications wants to run the data centre -- he talks about the future for MS.
Microsoft seeks to get its servers in sync

Microsoft is turning to engineering in an attempt to pull Exchange, SQL Server, Windows and its other infrastructure servers into a cohesive stack of enterprise software.

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Business Intelligence Solutions with HP Integrity Servers and Microsoft SQL Server 2005

To remain competitive in today?s marketplace the value of business data cannot be over-emphasized. There are compelling needs to understand business drivers in many areas: customer knowledge, supplier and internal process management, mandated compliance analysis and reporting, to name a few.
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HP reference configuration for Business Intelligence: HP Integrity Superdome servers with 64 Intel Itanium 2 processors and Microsoft SQL Server 2005

This white paper describes a reference 64-bit hardware and software configuration to support a high-end data warehouse/OLAP solution based on the scalable power of HP Integrity Superdome systems, enterprise-class HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array storage and Microsoft® SQL Server 2005.
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HP reference configuration for Business Intelligence

Deploying Business Intelligence solutions on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and HP Integrity servers

This white paper is the first in a planned series of related BI-focused papers. The paper presents an example hardware and software configuration that demonstrates deploying the Data Warehouse and Data Transformation Services (DTS) and/or Extract Transform and Load (ETL) DTS/ETL components of a mid-range BI solution, capitalizing on the scalable power of HP 64-bit Integrity systems and Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
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Benchmark Performance 1,000 Concurrent Users on Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Transaction processing speed and system scalability are important criteria when researching financial and business management applications. You need to know your new system will be able to easily handle existing transaction loads, with the ability to manage significant increases should your business experience exponential growth.
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