Contents tagged with SQL Server
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New SQL Express CTPs just Released!
Community Technology Previews (CTPs) of new versions of SQL Server 2005 Express are now available from here.
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Free Online SQL2005 Courses
You can now take online SQL Server 2005 courses for free - here.
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ReportViewer: A great control - but beware...
One of the coolest controls in VS 2005 is the ReportViewer control. It is a powerful control for previewing, printing, and exporting (XLS or PDF) reports based on data in your database. However, this control is something of weird animal - it is not part of the .NET framework, but is an add-on control that is part of Visual Studio. This fact results in 2 main issues:
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SQL Server Management Studio Express
This isn't really new news (it is 2 months old) but I wanted to make sure people are aware of it.
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New Article on SQL Query Basics
If you are new to writing SQL queries and what to get an understanding of the fundamentals, then check out my new MSDN article Writing SQL Queries: Let's Start with the Basics
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PDC Presentations available for Download
If you couldn't make it to the PDC (or even if you did) you can download the session slides from here.
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SQL Server Express Announcements
I have always been a very big fan and proponent of MSDE and now SQL Server 2005 Express - it is a great way to start building production quality applications, without having to shell out alot of money for a full version of SQL Server (until you really need it). It also means that you can avoid of the pain of starting your app with Access, because it is free, and then having to rewrite large parts of it when it is successfull and you need to upgrade to SQL Server.
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Latest .NET Rocks Interview now available for download
Last week I had another fun appearance on the .NET Rocks show. I really enjoy recording the show with Carl and Richard - even though it is from 1:00 - 2:30 AM for me !
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My Presentations at TechEd US 2005
This year I'll be doing 2 sessions at TechEd US. I'll also be spending some time at the cabanas, product booths, and Ask The Experts. And of course, GrokTalk. If you are in Orlando, please stop by and say Hi !
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Another Great Online Resource (SQL Server 2005)
Are you ready to experience SQL Server 2005?