SQL SERVER 2008 RTM has been released for some time and I have got numerous request about how to install SQL Server 2008. I have created this step by step guide Installation Guide. Images are used to explain the process easier. I had previously written the same article earlier. It seemed necessary to re post it again as request of me posting Step by Step tutorial has increased for quite some time.
SQL SERVER – Roadmap of Microsoft Certifications – SQL Server Certifications
In these times of economical slowdown, more and more IT professionals are concerned about their jobs and their qualifications. It is a common trend for developers to start looking for ways to update their skills when jobs are not secure. Pure knowledge and real world work experience are always a…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Interesting Observation – Use of Index and Execution Plan
Previously I wrote article about SQL SERVER – Interesting Observation about Order of Resultset without ORDER BY and I have received tremendous response from my readers by emails and comments. Readers demanded that I should have written little more for the same subject. As I really liked the subject myself…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – Author Visit – Ahmedabad SQL Server User Group Meeting – November 2008
Today is special day for SQL Server enthusiastic as we will have SQL Server User Group Meeting today in Ahmedabad. Today in User Group we will have UG President Jacob Sebastian (MVP) participating from New York and UG Vice President Pinal Dave (MVP) will talk about “How to become MVP?”…
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SQL Server – Switch Between Result Pan and Query Pan – SQL Shortcut
Many times when I am writing query I have to scroll the result displayed in the result set. Let us learn about the shortcut today.
SQLAuthority News – Download Tools and Documentation for SQL SERVER
SQL Server 2008 Report Definition Language Specification The goal of Report Definition Language (RDL) is to promote the interoperability of commercial reporting products by defining a common schema that allows interchange of report definitions. An important aspect to understand is that RDL is a schema definition, not a programmatic interface…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – Help to Find Recession Proof Job
Recently I have been receiving a lot of emails from employees asking where they can find good employee. I was under impression that due to global recession job market is down but from looking at recent increase in emails for looking for right candidate I have to say that there…
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