Microsoft and M-Com Deliver Mobile Payments Solution Globally Sep 16, 2009
The use of standard Microsoft technology, including Windows and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as Internet Information Services (IIS), allows enterprise users of BankAnywhere to benefit from existing industry-standard technology management tools and practices. "Consumers today have many options and channels, requiring financial services firms to engage customers through a highly personalized, connected experience -- consistent across all touch points -- that builds strong relationships, creates... (PR Newswire)
What Are Web Surfers Seeking? Well, It's Just What You'd Think Sep 16, 2009
27 gigabytes' worth, loaded it into my shiny new SQL Server database software, and started my own research project into how people really use the Web. One learns, for instance, that excepting prepositions and conjunctions, the most commonly used word in the 17. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Users nervous about Oracle's acquisition of MySQL Sep 15, 2009
Anand Babu Periasamy, CTO of clustered storage technology company Gluster, expresses doubts that Oracle would add enterprise capabilities to MySQL. "I hope that they will retain MySQL. [But] I am doubtful [that] they will ever improve MySQL to take it mid-enterprise level, but at least it will help them compete with Microsoft SQL Server on the low end," he says. (Gluster uses MySQL for its Web site operations. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Fundtech and Microsoft Introduce SEPA Integration Suite to Consolidate SEPA and Legacy Payments Sep 14, 2009
The infrastructure uses Microsoft's cost-effective and reliable Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2009, a widely deployed and powerful integration, messaging and business activity monitoring solution. Its web-enabled user interface is built with Microsoft Silverlight technology, offering great flexibility and customization capabilities. (Primezone Releases)
Software tools give public safety agencies a common view during emergencies Sep 13, 2009
WebEOC's architecture uses Microsoft SQL Server as a database and Microsoft Internet Information Server as a Web server. Clients use Microsoft Internet Explorer. (FCW.com)
EMC Unveils Private Cloud Strategy as Cisco Rumors Swirl Sep 4, 2009
"We provide customers with predictable results and faster ROI as they deploy technology to virtualize their application infrastructures for Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and SAP," Pavone added. The idea is to convey that moving to a private cloud isn't easy, but that EMC can help. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
VB.NET Developer - .NET, SQL, Crystal Reports, C# Sep 4, 2009
2+ years of professional experience programming in VB.NET 4+ years of overall development experience Strong background in SQL Server (i ... NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Object Oriented Programming, Software Development, C#, Commercial Software Products, Stored Procedures, Triggers ... NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Object Oriented Programming, Software Development, C#, Commercial Software Products, Stored Procedures, Triggers and you are interested in working the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Achieving high availability with SharePoint databases Aug 29, 2009
SQL SERVER MANAGEMENT ... Microsoft SQL Server is the back-end repository for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, or MOSS. As a result, it is important to consider SQL Server when designing a high availability and disaster recovery solution for your SharePoint databases ... SQL Server offers four solutions for high availability or disaster recovery: failover clustering , database mirroring, log shipping and replication. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Microsoft Sings a New Zune Aug 26, 2009
Microsoft kept improving its Windows operating system for servers, SQL Server database, and Web search engine for years before having respectable products in those markets. Same goes for Zune, according to Microsoft. (BusinessWeek)
How to monitor your SharePoint environment Aug 25, 2009
But many organizations mistakenly try to treat SharePoint like other application servers, such as SQL Server ... As a result, if SQL Server ceases to function, SharePoint will quickly follow ... So you must ensure that SQL Server is not only functional but that the SharePoint Web Front End can communicate with it as well. (SearchWindows2000.com)
5 pitfalls to avoid with performance management dashboards Aug 25, 2009
Agency: South Carolina Office of Research and StatisticsBack-office components: Microsoft SQL Server, SAS software, ESRI to enable geographic information systemsPresentation layer: Panorama Softwares NovaView ... Agency: Washington State Transportation Improvement BoardBack-office components: Microsoft SQL Server, SAP BusinessObjects Xcelsius for data handlingPresentation layer: Custom dashboard running on ColdFusion server. (FCW.com)
Microsoft issues SQL Azure, CEP platform previews Aug 19, 2009
(08-18) 13:06 PDT -- on Tuesday released technology previews of SQL Azure, the database for its Azure cloud infrastructure platform, and SQL Server StreamInsight, its entry in the CEP (complex event processing) arena ... Also announced was a SQL Server driver that provides Azure support for PHP (hypertext preprocessor), a language popular among Web application developers ... The software represents a subset of SQL Server 2008's capabilities, according to Forrester Research analyst James... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Trintech Announces Next Generation of ReconNET Reconciliation and Exception Management Software Aug 17, 2009
The software expands a customer's ability to interface with external platforms and databases, including Oracle 11g and more recent versions of Microsoft SQL server and Windows operating systems. Powerful performance, processing and matching capabilities have also been added, including. (PR Newswire)
Online mapping eases county growing pains Aug 8, 2009
Nor, up until recently, could relational databases easily perform actions such as find all entries that have a close geographic proximity to a given location (though the latest releases of the Microsoft SQL Server and the Oracle database do have geographic-filtering capabilities). "When you access the data, you're not just accessing in a tabular form, you are looking at the geographic attributes, and that allows you to visualize the data as maps, and also do geographic or spatial queries," said... (FCW.com)
How SQL Server recovery models impact SharePoint Aug 4, 2009
How SQL Server recovery models impact your SharePoint databases. How SQL Server recovery models impact your SharePoint databases ... How SQL Server recovery models impact your SharePoint databases. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Document version control goes deeper in SharePoint 2007 Jul 30, 2009
Although it might be tempting to shoot for the moon and use really high numbers, keep in mind when deciding how many versions of a document to retain that the documents are stored within a SQL Server database. Any time you create a new version of a document, an entirely new copy of the document is stored in the database. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Oracle Buys Data Integration Player GoldenGate Jul 28, 2009
Through the deal, terms of which were not disclosed, Oracle also gains the ability to offer these benefits for customers using competitors' environments, including those using Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, Sybase ASE and Teradata. "The need to improve operating performance in a global 24x7 environment has led to the need for data integration to support real-time and high-availability capabilities," Hasan Rizvi, senior vice president of Oracle Fusion Middleware product development, said in a... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Servant Systems Latest Molly Maid Software Helps Franchisees Clean Up Jul 22, 2009
NET and Microsoft SQL Server. The system has been crucial to the growth of individual franchises and continues to contribute to the development of Molly Maid's expanding operations. (PR Newswire)
Wonderbox Technologies(R) Releases Version 4.5 of the Enterprise System Jul 22, 2009
"Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition 64-bit is now fully supported, continuing our efforts to improve system performance, availability, functionality, and security utilizing the most current, proven technologies.". The Enterprise System has also been enhanced in the areas of premium billing, system-wide security, and risk management, as well as including an enhanced version of the Web Member Services (WMS) portal. (PR Newswire)
Update: Microsoft releases code for Linux drivers Jul 21, 2009
Microsoft on Monday also is highlighting its ongoing investment in optimizing PHP on Windows Server and the Microsoft SQL Server database. The company has had work ongoing on a SQL Server driver available for PHP to support more native features in SQL Server 2008. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Technology Jobs Jul 19, 2009
July 17, 2009With Office 2010 around the corner, Microsoft's Exchange development team has decided not to use SQL Server for its message storage. July 17, 2009Microsoft to quit setting users' default browser to IE.. (LinuxPlanet)
Smart Software signs agreement with Blue Canary Consulting Jul 18, 2009
Fri Jul 17, 2009, 11:57 AM EDT. Smart Software, Inc., provider of industry-leading demand forecasting, planning, and inventory optimization solutions, recently announced a reseller agreement with Blue Canary Consulting of Cumming, GA.As an authorized reseller, Blue Canary will resell Smart Software s flagship product, SmartForecasts, and also provide first-level customer support, product training, and consulting services to their clients. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Palo Open-Source OLAP Cubes Now With Support for Excel Pivot-Tables Jul 17, 2009
The new ODBO connectivity allows users to carry out advanced OLAP-based Pivot Table queries in Excel without the need for expensive licenses for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services. While Pivot tables in Excel are read-only, Palo users will have the option to writeback values from Excel directly to Palo's OLAP cubes. (PR Newswire)
Hedgehog Enterprise 2.2 provides a comprehensive view of database activity Jul 14, 2009
In addition, they must install a sensor program on each database server that runs Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server. The sensor runs in a dedicated operating system and monitors all traffic to and from its assigned database server, which can have any number of databases running. (FCW.com)
Small businesses, are you being served? Jul 14, 2009
"There's something like 3.5 million people who are employed in small businesses in Australia and almost 70 per cent of those businesses are based at home. So while Small Business Server has been the entry point until now, it's been catering the higher end of that segment; offices with up to 75 people who want to collaborate rather than email documents back and forward, have their own email solution and run a database like SQL Server," Gregory says. Yet, despite those seemingly clear... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Vendor Solutions Jul 5, 2009
There are creative and challenging SQL Server tasks and then there are chores. The SQL Toolbelt is a set of ten powerful and intuitive tools that will help you burn through SQL Server chores with astonishing speed and accuracy, leaving you free to focus on work that demands your creativity ... You know how it is as a SQL Server DBA. You're in constant demand, and then there's the pressure of ensuring strong backup routines. (IntranetJournal)
Visit: The Windows Azure Forum Jun 28, 2009
Improved support for the integration of development storage with Visual Studio, including enhanced performance and support for SQL Server (only local instance). Whats new in Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio. (IntranetJournal)
Whitepaper: Introducing the Azure Services Platform Jun 28, 2009
NET Framework, SQL Server, and more ... Microsoft SQL Services: Provides data services in the cloud based on SQL Server ... The underlying data store is not Microsoft SQL Server, however. (IntranetJournal)
An Whitepaper: Introduction to Microsoft .NET Services for Developers Jun 28, 2009
Microsoft SQL Services Microsoft SQL Services provides a set of data-oriented services designed to extend the capabilities SQL Server into the cloud as part of the Azure Services Platform ... This is possible because Micrososft SQL Services supports the Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol, the same protocol used by SQL Server running on-premise. (IntranetJournal)
Panorama Software Debuts NovaView Version 6.0 With New Analytical Application, Data Connector and Collaboration Module Jun 26, 2009
"NovaView 6.0 brings new innovations to the world of BI and data analysis as well as new levels of integration with Microsoft's BI platform. Panorama and Microsoft are tightening the partnership to deliver an end to end enterprise BI solution that combines the best of SQL Server, SharePoint, Office and NovaView into a single powerful and innovative enterprise BI solution" ... Panorama sold its OLAP technology to Microsoft Corporation in 1996; the technology was rebranded as SQL Server(TM)... (PR Newswire)
Bending the back office: Open source CRM and ERP Jun 26, 2009
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris (Sparc or Intel); MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle database. Windows or Linux; Postgres or Oracle database; Tomcat application server. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
XyEnterprise Delivers Powerful New Capabilities for its Flagship Products Jun 25, 2009
3, Oracle Database 10g2 and Microsoft Windows SQL Server 2005. Because these platforms are the standard for many organizations, XyEnterprise recognizes the critical importance of staying current with new releases. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Active Data Calendar Adds Direct Revenue Impact with Payment Processing Features Jun 24, 2009
Active Data Calendar also has passed Microsoft platform tests for both Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
IBM eBook: DB2 pureXML Best Practices Jun 23, 2009
Architects can build schemas and send them to DBAs, who can then send them to developers to create the SQL. Integrated tools like IBM InfoSphere Data Architect and IBM Data Studio will work with other databases like Oracle and SQL Server, which allows IT departments to save on skills since most run a heterogeneous environment. IBM DB2 9. (IntranetJournal)
Lumension Announces General Availability of Its Next Version of Endpoint Security Solution to Protect Against Data Loss and Ensure Endpoint Protection Jun 22, 2009
The Lumension Cryptographic Kernel (LoCK) encryption technology is in the process of being validated for FIPS-140-2 (level 2) certification Expanded OS Platform and Virtualization Support - extended support for Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and virtualized server configurations allow organizations to reduce total cost of ownership and supports server-side cost reduction and "green" initiatives Extended Reporting and Database Optimization - new Syslog support and database optimization... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Rainmaker Group Showcases Profit Optimization Solution in Microsoft Booth at HITEC Jun 18, 2009
NET Framework architecture with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as the database engine. "Rainmaker is working with Microsoft to develop flexible reporting dashboards using technologies such as SQL Server 2008 Analysis and Reporting Services, Windows SharePoint Services, and Office PerformancePoint Server 2007," said Tammy Farley, Rainmaker principal. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Microsoft Article: New Date Data Types with SQL Server 2008 Jun 18, 2009
New Date Data Types with SQL Server 2008. New Date Data Types with SQL Server 2008 ... With the introduction of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft introduced some new date data types that will allow you to store only a date, have more precision for the time portion, and more. (IntranetJournal)
Insider's Guide: Microsoft Access 2007 Certification Jun 18, 2009
The other exams I m looking at as an Access developer are actually SQL Server exams. The majority of my current desktop applications use SQL Server as a data store so I work with SQL Server all day long. The next exams on my list are ... 70-431 SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance. (eSecurityPlanet)
Concentric’s Cloud Now Includes Managed Backup Jun 17, 2009
Application support: Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Cluster Services, Oracle, and other applications. FIPS-approved AES encryption secures data end-to-end. (SmallBusinessComputing)
What's new SharePoint Server 2010? Jun 16, 2009
SharePoint Server 2010 undoubtedly will involve some technical changes -- Microsoft has said that it will be 64-bit only and require 64-bit Windows Server and SQL Server versions, for example but it won't come with the architectural upheaval that 2007 did, said Susan Hanley, an independent consultant and author of Essential SharePoint 2007. More on SharePoint. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Integrating Cloud and On-Premise Apps Jun 16, 2009
Connect internal applications with each other (such as home-grown systems built on SQL server). Any small business wants its users to be productive and efficient with the applications they use, and integration is a great catalyst to make that happen, said Pattabhiram. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Download Award-Winning Red Gate SQL Backup Pro Jun 16, 2009
In a time of budget cuts and pressure to streamline resources, Exceptional DBAs need to consider the business impact of their SQL Server backups ... Its faster, smaller, secure SQL Server backups save valuable time, storage space and an organization money ... Download your free trial now to see how you can achieve more with your SQL Server backups. (IntranetJournal)
Microsoft Article: Managing Resource Allocations with SQL Server 2008's Resource Governor Jun 16, 2009
Managing Resource Allocations with SQL Server 2008's Resource Governor. Managing Resource Allocations with SQL Server 2008's Resource Governor ... As you start to think about how your corporation might take advantage of consolidation for your SQL Server environment, you might want to look at SQL Server 2008's Resource Governor, which can help you manage CPU and memory usage by throttling down resource-intensive processes. (IntranetJournal)
Article: Ten Things IT Professionals Should Know About Windows 7 Jun 16, 2009
1 is a network-wide infrastructure assessment tool designed to help you quickly gain a baseline understanding of your servers and desktops, including whether they are ready for upgrade or migration to technologies such as Hyper-V, Microsoft Application Virtualization, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Office 2007, and SQL Server ... This webcast will explore the features of SQL Server Express 2008 and how learning these new features will make you more valuable ... This includes a look into SQL... (IntranetJournal)
Red Gate Free Trial: SQL Toolbelt Jun 5, 2009
SQL Toolbelt - All our SQL Server tools in a single installer ... ALL our SQL Server tools in a single installer ... All 12 Red Gate SQL Server tools in a single installer. (IntranetJournal)
Microsoft Partner Portal: What Azure Means for Microsoft Partners Jun 5, 2009
Microsoft SQL Services: to extend the capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server into the cloud as a Web-based distributed relational database. Microsoft. (IntranetJournal)
GCN Lab Review: Alpha Five Version 9 Platinum Jun 3, 2009
Extremely strong client/server desktop support now lets you work directly with SQL Server databases. And a query optimizer for working with SQL data is new, as is the ability to build highly responsive Web 2. (FCW.com)
GCN Lab Review: FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced Jun 3, 2009
Pros: Great support for Microsoft SQL Server and PDF.Cons: Lacks interoperability with other Microsoft Office programs; expensive. Features: A+Performance: AEase of use: AValue: C+Price: $499. (FCW.com)
The Starting Point: Cyber-stalking celebs and Leno's last hurrah May 30, 2009
We guarantee the best Cold Fusion, ASP and SQL server hosting and technical support in the business. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
What Are Web Surfers Seeking? Well, It's Just What You'd Think May 30, 2009
27 gigabytes' worth, loaded it into my shiny new SQL Server database software, and started my own research project into how people really use the Web. One learns, for instance, that excepting prepositions and conjunctions, the most commonly used word in the 17. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
HP's Hybrid Approach to Disaster Recovery May 30, 2009
" EMC Gets into the Act Nowcom, a maker of software for car dealerships, has experienced widespread growth in the past few years as more dealers use the company to store and manage their financial information. As a result, Nowcom's former recovery solution on a SQL Server 2005, which stores inventories and other dealer information, was no longer able to keep up with the growth. Based in Los Angeles, Nowcom needed recovery software that would protect the business and its customers from the risk... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Tenzing Supercharges the Microsoft Bizspark and Software Plus Services Incubation Center Programs May 28, 2009
" The BizSpark program authorizes Tenzing to provide 1st and 2nd year companies with less than $1 million in revenue with powerful development tools like MS Visual Studio Team System Team Suite, MS Expression Studio, and MS Visual Studio Team System Foundation Server as well as production software licenses, including MS Windows Server 2008, MS SQL Server 2008 and MS Office SharePoint Portal Server 2007 - at no cost. Qualified ISVs and startups can now engage the experts at Tenzing with no... (Canada Newswire)
5 The 2009 IT Salary Guide May 22, 2009
In most companies, skilled tech talent continues to be at a premium, particularly in areas like Java, SQL Server, SharePoint and. NET development. (Datamation)
EMC Says Dedupe, Cloud and SSDs Will Dominate Storage May 21, 2009
This enables it to provide source-based deduplication for several Microsoft products SharePoint Server, SQL Server and Exchange Server as well as Oracle databases. It continues to support VMware too. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Building the Smart Grid: Proven Methods to Secure the Future May 21, 2009
Championed by Microsoft, the SDL contributed to a massive reduction in the number of security bulletins issued for Windows Server 2003 and SQL Server 2000. In light of where we are with the application of smart grid technology, there is still time to stop. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Microsoft sparks off dream careers May 21, 2009
0 and SQL Server Developer Edition. According to Microsoft Malaysia, the programme is part of the companys commitment to help develop human capital among students in the country and to help equip these students with the skills they will need in the workplace. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Customers Turn to EMC to Reduce Costs and Streamline Backup Operations with Advanced Deduplication Technologies May 19, 2009
To satisfy customer demand--and provide an additional source of revenue-- wanted to offer an online backup and recovery service for customers leveraging critical business applications, like Microsoft SQL Server databases. Benoit Mercier, project manager at Telehouse Europe, said, "Some of our customers were asking to backup their critical SQL Server databases more than once a day. We had no way to easily conduct such frequent backups so we began looking for the best way to meet that need. After... (PR Newswire)
EMC Expands Data Deduplication Capabilities to Industry's Broadest Backup Portfolio May 19, 2009
(R) now provides source-based deduplication -- via integration with EMC Avamar for Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server as well as Oracle databases, in addition to existing support for VMware virtualized environments and other critical applications. From a single console, NetWorker administrators can now manage traditional backups while also protecting their file systems, Microsoft platforms and Oracle databases with deduplication which requires up to 98%... (PR Newswire)
SharePoint CEO Jeff Cate helps companies be more productive through software training May 18, 2009
Only three other software programs have done that for Microsoft - Windows, Office and SQL Server. Although Microsoft offers some training and manuals, it's not the software giant's bailiwick. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
What's Microsoft Up To In Storage? May 1, 2009
Last month, Microsoft said it plans to make SQL Server applications available on Azure as part of SQL Data Services (SDS) possibly the first relational database service available in the cloud. " W e are announcing that SDS will deliver full relational database capabilities as a service," the SQL data service team blog. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Microsoft Release Office 2007 SP2, BizTalk 2009 Apr 29, 2009
It also supports the latest Microsoft application platforms, including Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 SP1, SQL Server 2008, and SP1 of. NET Framework 3. (Datamation)
Server Virtualization and iSCSI Keep Small Business Running Apr 28, 2009
The company also has business applications on a SQL Server that uses iSCSI to connect to the SAN. ... The SQL Server replicates to the backup site too. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Microsoft to Release Office in Two Flavors: 64-bit and 32-bit Apr 17, 2009
Microsoft has been in the process of moving its major operating system platforms and its servers, including Exchange 2007 and SQL Server 2008, to 64-bit code. There are already 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Vista, but Microsoft has yet to release 64-bit editions of its Office productivity applications. (Datamation)
Dell Targets SMBs With Managed Services Apr 17, 2009
It will support SQL Server and Exchange servers. All of these services can be done remotely, so Dell rarely has to set foot on premises. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Virtualization: VMware vs. Microsoft vs. Xen, 2009 Apr 16, 2009
There are more than , but most of these are still just a collection of core Microsoft Windows products, such as SharePoint and SQL Server and different versions of Windows servers. And Citrix XenServer doesn't yet have any listing of appliances but is working on having such a collection later this year. (Datamation)
