Friday, November 25, 2005

SQL Server 2005 Express

SQL Server 2005 Express is available free for download. The same can be downloaded from Microsoft download site. However, you can distribute the same after registering on the redistribution license.

For more information on SQL Server 2005 check http://www.microsoft.com/sql

You can also check the e-book “SQL 2005 Express [Installation Guide].pdf” which provides step-by-step instructions on how to install SQL Server 2005 Express edition

The e-book can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

posted by Chandra Ananthapatnayakuni @ 11/25/2005 02:56:00 AM 1 comments

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

SQL 2005 Editions

Business today demands a different kind of data management solution—one that offers excellent performance, scalability, and reliability, but is also easy to use and maintain. Your business now expects more from its key information technology investments. SQL Server 2005 exceeds expectations by delivering enterprise-class data management and business intelligence.The following list provides summaries and links to information about each edition of SQL Server 2005

• SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
Express Edition helps developers build robust and reliable applications by providing a free, easy to use, and robust database when protecting and managing information inside and outside of applications is critical.

• SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition
Workgroup Edition is the data management solution for small organizations or workgroups within larger entities. It includes all the core database features needed for data management in an affordable and simple-to-manage package.

• SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
Developer Edition is designed to enable developers to build any type of application on top of SQL Server 2005. It includes all the functionality of Enterprise Edition (win32, x64, IA64) but with a special development and test license agreement that prohibits production deployment.

• SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
Standard Edition is an affordable option for small- and medium-sized organizations. It includes the core functionality needed for noncritical e-commerce, data warehousing, and line-of-business solutions. Standard Edition is optimized to run on win32, x64, and Itanium-based servers.

• SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
Enterprise Edition includes the complete set of enterprise data management and business intelligence features. SQL Server Enterprise offers the highest levels of scalability and availability of all the SQL Server 2005 editions. Additionally, it is optimized to run on x64- and Itanium-based servers, helping you achieve higher levels of database scalability and availability.

• SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition
Mobile Edition enables you to rapidly develop applications that extend enterprise data management and business intelligence capabilities to mobile devices

[Courtesy: Microsoft Corporation]

posted by Chandra Ananthapatnayakuni @ 11/22/2005 04:05:00 AM 0 comments

Monday, November 21, 2005

Ready Launch Tour 2005

Microsoft is launching its new products:
1. Visual Studio 2005
2. SQL Server 2005 &
3. BizTalk Server 2006

Starting Dec 9, 2005

Bill Gates will be in Bangalore, India on 9th Dec for the launch.

The products are scheduled to be launched in other major cities also:

Bangalore Dec. 9, 2005
Palace Grounds ,
The Bangalore Palace,
PO- 193, Vasantha Nagar.

Mumbai Dec. 13, 2005
Grand Hyatt
Off Western Express Highway
Santacruz (East).

Pune Dec. 14, 2005
Le Meridien
Raja Bahadur Mill Road.

Chennai Dec. 15, 2005
Le Royal MeridienBusiness District,
1 GST Road, St Thomas Mount.

New Delhi Dec. 16, 2005
The Grand InterContinental
Barakhamba Avenue,
Connaught Place.

Hyderabad Dec. 20, 2005
Taj Krishna
Road No. 1, Banjara Hills.

Kolkata Dec. 21, 2005
The Oberoi Grand15,
Jawaharlal Nehru Road.

If you are interested in joining for the launch, please register on the Microsoft site:
http://www.microsoft.com/india/ready2005/register.aspx

posted by Chandra Ananthapatnayakuni @ 11/21/2005 02:54:00 AM 0 comments