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SQLAuthority Author Visit – Microsoft Student Partner Conference

Pinal Dave
Personal, SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Database, DBA, MVP, Software Development, SQL User Group, SQLAuthority Author Visit
The Microsoft Student Partner Program is a worldwide initiative to sponsor students who are interested in technology. The program mainly focuses on improving students skills for enjoyability, called Microsoft Student Partners (MSP). I was recently (August 30, 2008) invited to present technical session at conference held in my City. I…
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SQL SERVER – 2008 – Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2008

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Database
The following sections list the minimum hardware and software requirements to install and run SQL Server 2008. The following requirements apply to all SQL Server 2008 installations: 1.Framework SQL Server Setup installs the following software components required by the product: – NET Framework 3.5 – SQL Server Native Client –…
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SQLAuthority News – Authors Personal Website Renovate – SQL Centric Website

Pinal Dave
Personal, SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Database, DBA, MVP
I am very pleased to announce my newly renovated website. I always liked my previous website as it was “Valid XHTML 1.1” and “Valid CSS 2.0”. Since I become MVP last month I have been receiving many emails where people were expecting more from my personal website. My blog http://www.SQLAuthority.com…
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SQLAuthority News – Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Books Online – BOL – English

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Database, DBA, Software Development, SQL Download, SQL Utility
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. The Help viewer used by Books Online requires the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0. Books Online includes the following types of information: Setup and upgrade…
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