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Cumulative Update #1 for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2
Cumulative Update #1 for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2
The first cumulative update for SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 contains fixes released in SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU 6 & 7. For customers upgrading to Service Pack 2 from SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU6 (Build 10.50.2811.0) or CU7 (Build 10.50.2817.0) should cons... more
Friday, Aug 3
SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Now Available
SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Now Available
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... more
Friday, Aug 3
Verifying the Excel Services Configuration for PowerPivot in SharePoint 2013
Verifying the Excel Services Configuration for PowerPivot in SharePoint 2013
In SharePoint 2013, Excel Services natively supports core PowerPivot functionality. This is an important improvement over previous releases. Without requiring an extra installation of PowerPivot components in the farm, users can interact with workboo... more
Friday, Aug 3
Book Review: Troubleshooting SQL Server – A Guide for the Accidental DBA
Book Review: Troubleshooting SQL Server – A Guide for the Accidental DBA
My latest SQL Server read was Troubleshooting SQL Server – A Guide for the Accidental DBA, by Jonathan Kehayias (blog | twitter) and Ted Krueger (blog | twitter). This book is designed to teach people not familiar with the intricacies of SQL Server d... more
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