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Vista Migration
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How cool will it be to get to know about Vista Migration efforts from the community itself. Yup, the Canada MVPs have put together an e-book on this very topic and it is taking shape. Take a glimpse of the first 3 chapters of the 10 chapters planned out here.
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SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 - Released!
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It is public and I am a bit late on it :) ... Microsoft released to the web of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2. SP2 is an important deliverable for SQL Server, providing support for Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System in addition to delivering important enhancements for customers. Some of the things that strike me more are:
- Data Mining Add-Ins for Office 2007, which enables data mining functionality from SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) to be used directly within Excel 2007 and Visio 2007.
- SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) integration with MOSS 2007, which allows integration with the Report Center in SharePoint providing seamless consumption and management of SSRS reports within SharePoint.
- SSAS improvements for Excel 2007 and Excel Services relating to performance and functionality
I encourage you to download SP2 from http://www.microsoft.com/sql/sp2.mspx.
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Analytics Foundation
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MS made the release of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Analytics Foundation, a business intelligence solution accelerator for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 customers and partners, provided for free via download at http://www.codeplex.com/crmanalytics [File size - 94 MB].
With the Analytics Foundation-
· Executives can better track and manage business performance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and Microsoft SharePoint dashboards.
· Managers and employees can create reports quickly and make better decisions with Microsoft Office Excel and Report Builder (part of SQL Server Reporting Services).
· Line-of-business users of Microsoft CRM across sales, marketing, and service can identify new opportunities to grow revenue and increase efficiency with predictive analytics.
…All while allowing IT departments to maximize the use of familiar Microsoft technologies and reduce report maintenance costs. Through the implementation of the Analytics Foundation, end users can become more self-sufficient in creating detailed reports and acting on new customer insights.
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SQL Server Compact Edition
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Learn more about the name change and the product positioning here at the home page.
SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition extends the SQL Server Mobile Edition technology by offering a maintenance free, compact embedded database for single-user client applications for all Windows Platforms including Tablet PCs, Pocket PCs, Smart Phones and Desktops that supports in-memory processing. In addition, SQL Server Compact Edition is free to deploy and free to redistribute.
· White Paper: SQL Server Compact Overview
· White Paper: Choosing Between SQL Server Compact and SQL Server Express