SQL SERVER – 2008 – Fix Connection Error with Visual Studio 2008 – Server Version is not supported

While attending conference SQLAuthority Author Visit – Microsoft Student Partner Conference, some developers informed me that SQL SERVER 2008 cannot be connected to Visual Studio 2008 and error displays as MS does not support SQL Server version. I was surprised initially as I could not believe that two MS products are…
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SQL SERVER – 2008 – Interview Questions and Answers – Part 7

Click here to get free chapters (PDF) in the mailbox SQL SERVER – 2008 – Interview Questions and Answers Complete List Download How can we rewrite sub-queries into simple select statements or with joins? Yes we can write using Common Table Expression (CTE). A Common Table Expression (CTE) is an…
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SQL Server – Error : Fix : SharePoint Stop Working After Changing Server (Computer) Name

If Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) and your database (MS SQL Server) are running together on same physical server, changing the name of the server (computer) using operating system may create non-functional SharePoint website. When you change the physical server name the SharePoint is already connected to the SQL instance…
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SQL SERVER – Fix : Error : 40 – could not open a connection to SQL server – Fix Connection Problems of SQL Server

Everyday I get lots of question regarding error : An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server when connecting to SQL server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under default settings SQL server does not allow remote connection. ( provider: Named Pipes Provider,…
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SQL SERVER – Detailed Explanation of Transaction Lock, Lock Type, Avoid Locks

Loyal reader of this blog and “Great SQL Expert” Imran Mohammed always have good attitude towards any problem. Many times his answers very interesting to read and details are very accurate. I came across his two interesting comment on this blog and I would like to share this all of…
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