Category: SQL Server

  • Download SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP

    Dear Readers,

    You can download the SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP version from the below link

    http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2Downloads.aspx

    Regards,
    Jugal Shah

  • SQL Server 2008 R2 Airlift and Report Builder 3.0

    In SQL Server 2008 Airlift there was small session on Report Builder 3.0 Microsoft Report builder is has below features and it is also integrated with the Share Point

    List of features included in Report Builder 3.0

    I will walk you through the below features shortly

    • Shared Datasets
    • SharePoint List Data Extension
    • Configuring a Map Layer
    • Calculating Aggregates of Aggregates
    • Enhanced Support for Expressions
    • Overall Page Number and Overall Total Pages
    • Page Name
    • Render Format
    • Rotating Text 270 Degrees (Property)
    • Naming Excel Worksheet Tabs while export
    • Rendering Reports to Data Feeds
    • Writable Variables
    • Cached data
    • Drill down reports

  • SQL Server 2008 R2 Airlift Event

    Dear Readers,

    During my Seattle visit I got a chance to attend the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Airlift event and it has covers the below topic.

    The event was fantastic and very knowledgeable. I would like to thank all the Microsoft Program Managers who has given their best to us.

    Event has captured the below topics and I will do my best to share the SQL Server 2008 R2 and New feataures.

    1. SQL Server 2008 R2 Application and Multi Server Management
    2. Managed Self Service Business Intelligence (Reporting Services)
    3. Managed Self Service Business Intelligence (Analysis and PowerPivot)
    4. Managed Self Service Business Intelligence (Microsoft Office and SharePoint)
    5. SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Management

  • Insert Extended Characters into a SQL Server Table Using OSQL and T-SQL

    Dear Readers,

    You can read my artilce on MSQLTips.com. Please follow below link.

    http://www.mssqltips.com/tip.asp?tip=1953

    Thank You,
    Jugal Shah