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SQL SERVER – 2008 – Fix Connection Error with Visual Studio 2008 – Server Version is not supported – VS SP1 ISO Download

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Software Development, SQL Download, SQL Utility
I previously wrote article SQL SERVER – 2008 – Fix Connection Error with Visual Studio 2008 – Server Version is not supported where I discussed how downloading Visual Studio SP1 will fix the error of Visual Studio 2008 connecting to SQL Server 2008. I have provided link to SP1 which…
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SQLAuthority News – Cumulative update package 1 for SQL Server 2008

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
SQL Download, SQL Service Pack
Cumulative update package 1 for SQL Server 2008 is released. Click on link : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956717/en-us Update : I have received few emails where developer did not find where to click on the support page to download the update package. Following image describes the link which is on very top of…
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SQLAuthority News – Download – Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR September CTP

Pinal Dave
SQLAuthority News
CTP, Database, SQL Server

In addition to providing support for SQL Server 2008 database projects, this release incorporates many previously released Power Tools as well as several new features. The new features include distinct Build and Deploy phases, Static Code Analysis and improved integration with SQL CLR projects. Database Edition no longer requires a Design Database. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to install an instance of SQL Express or SQL Server prior to using Database Edition. Let us learn about Visual Studio Team System.

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SQLAuthority News – Download – Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Books Online (August 2008)

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Database, DBA, SQL Download
SQL Server 2008, the latest release of Microsoft SQL Server, provides a comprehensive data platform. Books Online is the primary documentation for SQL Server 2008. Books Online includes the following types of information: Setup and upgrade instructions. Information about new features and backward compatibility. Conceptual descriptions of the technologies and…
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SQLAuthority News – Security Update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Database, SQL Download, SQL Server Security, SQL Service Pack
Developers who are using SQL Server Service Pack 2 must install this security patch for it. A security issue has been identified in the SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer…
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SQLAuthority Author Visit – Ahmedabad SQL Server User Group Meeting – September 2008

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Database, DBA, MVP, SQL Download, SQL Humor, SQL User Group, SQLAuthority Author Visit
On September 20, 2008 was one of the best day so far for Ahmedabad SQL Server User Group Meeting. We had two very interesting sessions by two SQL Server MVPs. SQL Server MVP Jacob Sebastian had began the meeting with very interesting introduction note. Along with many news Usergroup President…
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