I just got back from the 2012 PASS Summit and I am exhausted. One of the many great things I learned last week is that during the Summit they announced the release of SQL Server 2012 SP1. I know historically companies have always waited for an SP1 release before really pushing forward with upgrading to [...]
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SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Now Available
From the Microsoft SQL Server Team Blog “As part of our commitment to delivering and supporting high-quality software to our customers, Microsoft is pleased to announce SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2. Customers with existing investments on SQL Server 2008 R2 are encouraged to explore Service Pack 2. Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2008 R2 [...]
SQL 2011 Code Name: Denali CTP1 Now Available
It’s like Christmas in November I’m really looking forward to getting a sneak peak as to what SQL Server 2011 will look like. I love this “not having to wait 5 years” for the next major version upgrade stuff Microsoft SQL Server 2011 CTP1 Code Name Denali: Download Here Enjoy!! (Follow me on Twitter: @ColinStasiuk )
SQL Server 2008 SP2 Released
SQL Server 2008 SP2 has been released and I must be living under a rock because I had no idea it was coming. Fellow SQL blogger (and Canadian) Aaron Bertrand broke the news on his blog here Link to the Service Pack Link to the bugs that are fixed in SQL Server 2008 SP2 Note (from Aaron [...]
I Love Fights That I Can’t Lose…. (Separated Environments and Security)
Part of your job as a DBA is to ensure the stability and integrity of your environment. In assuming this role you’ve also probably had to have the fight about separated development (DEV), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production (PROD) environments. Now your environment might also include a Staging (STG) and maybe even a Training [...]
