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Is your SQL Server running slow and you want to speed it up without sharing server credentials? In my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, we can work together remotely and resolve your biggest performance troublemakers in less than 4 hours.

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Have you ever opened any PowerPoint deck when you face SQL Server Performance Tuning emergencies? SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop is my MOST popular training with no PowerPoint presentations and 100% practical demonstrations.

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

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

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

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)

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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SQL Server – 2008 – Cheat Sheet – One Page PDF Download

Very frequently I have been asked to create a page, post or article where in one page all the important concepts of SQL Server are covered. SQL Server 2008 is very large subject and can not be even covered 1000 of pages. In daily life of DBA there are few commands very frequently used and for novice developers it is good to keep all the important SQL Script and SQL Statements handy.

I have attempted to create cheat sheet for SQL Server 2008 most important commands. User can print this in one A4 size page and keep along with them. This can be used in interviews where T-SQL scripts are being asked.

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