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SQL Server 2008 is Here!

On Friday, Sept. 12, you can hear about all the new features of SQL Server 2008 in this full day of free training brought to you by JSSUG, Idea Integration and Pragmatic Works. We've already had about 100 register for the event and we only have room for about 200 more so grab your seat fast...

Posted to Brian Knight (Weblog) by Brian Knight on 08-20-2008
SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Lab: Full Text Disabled on Some Databases

In this series, I plan on sharing a lot of my recent experience with the SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008 upgrade. Part of our ongoing project was to also use some of the new fantastic full text features in SQL Server 2008, which are now fully integrated. We had some difficulties in turning this on...

Posted to Brian Knight (Weblog) by Brian Knight on 08-18-2008
SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Book

Recently, I received from the publisher, an updated image of the cover of the forthcoming book titled Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services . I'm very excited to have been involved in this project and hope that it gives those the knowledge they need to start working with this...

Posted to Darren Herbold (Weblog) by Darren Herbold on 08-12-2008
It's Official SQL Server 2008 Released

It's official, SQL Server 2008 has now launched and can be downloaded on MSDN, Technet. For more information, you can see the press release here: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/aug08/08-06SQLServer2008PR.mspx. In Microsoft tradition with each new release, they have added a new edition...

Posted to Brian Knight (Weblog) by Brian Knight on 08-06-2008
Speaking at PASS in Columbia SC

While doing a big ETL project in Columbia, SC, I volunteered to speak at the local PASS chapter. Brian Kelley who heads up the group was kind enough to let me speak. The topic of the evening will be on Reporting Services 2008. Below is the information regarding the event. If you are in the area, please...

Posted to Darren Herbold (Weblog) by Darren Herbold on 07-26-2008
Learning How to Cluster with Virtual PC and ISCSI

Yesterday I finished up my Professional SQL Server 2008 Administration book at long last, which makes my 9th book. I've never tried to write two books at the same time but I can tell you I'll never do it again! Writing is always like a bad hangover where you wake up the next day saying, "I...

Posted to Brian Knight (Weblog) by Brian Knight on 07-20-2008
Creating a Charting Report from Analysis Services Cube Data in Reporting Services 2008

Reporting Services in 2008 has provided some exciting new enhancements that will really spice up your reports. In this example, we will create a charting report that uses the new charting controls (Dundas charts that MS bought. Sweet!). The cube data was created from Analysis Services using the AdventureWorksDW...

Posted to Darren Herbold (Weblog) by Darren Herbold on 06-07-2008
SQL Server 2008 Designer Behavior Change: Saving Changes Not Permitted

I had been working in SQL Server 2008 for a number of months while working on the upcoming 2008 books and never had experienced this issue until just today. In hindsight, I can't imagine how I didn't experience sooner. The behavior change is when you save a table in Management Studio that requires...

Posted to Brian Knight (Weblog) by Brian Knight on 06-04-2008
SQL Saturday #3 Jacksonville Recap

I'm still coming down from my high of hosting my first SQL Saturday in Jacksonville at University of North Florida. We had almost 400 people registered and nearly 300 came on the day of the event. The 20 volunteers we had did an amazing job of handling the rush and the day in general. We also had...

Posted to Brian Knight (Weblog) by Brian Knight on 05-06-2008
New Reporting Services Community Site

As a BI consultant, I find myself frequently searching for good resources on the web for articles and topics relating to SSIS, SSAS, or SSRS. One thing I did notice however, is that there isn't a site (from what I've seen) that focuses on Reporting Services. I find this strange since Reporting...

Posted to Darren Herbold (Weblog) by Darren Herbold on 04-30-2008

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