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SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 not earth-shaking, but useful
SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 has a number of new features, including a query hint, new system objects and support for up to 15,000 partitions. Tip
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Parallel Data Warehouse has speed, space, special requirements
Microsoft Parallel Data Warehouse is not like other software. The appliance for SQL Server 2008 R2 allows for mammoth workloads; it also has some specific data loading procedures. Tip
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Putting the data to work: How to create a chart in PowerPivot
Importing Microsoft SQL Server data into PowerPivot is the first step; now you’re ready to do some reporting. Get instructions on how to populate and refine charts in PowerPivot. Feature
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Putting SQL Server catalog views to work
SQL Server catalog views are system views that provide an interface to a wide range of catalog metadata, including information about security objects, full-text search, database mirroring, partitions and more. Read on for an in-depth look at several ... Tip
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Microsoft gives tour of new release of SQL Server
Microsoft gave PASS Summit 2010 attendees a walk-through of its Denali SQL Server release, demoing its AlwaysOn, FileTable and expanded SQL Server Integration Services features. News
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Customers react to Microsoft SQL Server preview
Microsoft previewed some of the features of its next SQL Server release, code-named Denali, at the PASS Summit 2010. SearchSQLServer.com got reaction from attendees. Video
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What every company should do with Business Intelligence
When used properly, the robust business intelligence stack in SQL Server 2008 R2 helps companies run more efficiently. Are you getting the most out of your BI? Feature
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Catching up with Master Data Management products
SQL Server 2008 R2 hosts the Master Data Services feature, which can help businesses standardize sets of data. Microsoft didn’t quite let MDS gestate long enough, though, and it lacks a few crucial qualities. Feature
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Master data services: A work in progress
This issue’s cover story explains what the SQL Server 2008 R2’s Master Data Services (MDS) feature can—and cannot— do. Also learn how to get the full value out of the SQL Server 2008 BI stack, and how to boost SQL Server performance with data collect... E-Zine
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Express ready for install
Microsoft has upped the maximum database size for SQL Server 2008 R2 Express in what amounts to a major upgrade over previous versions. News