Moving from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008 won't be quite as monumental as upgrading from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 (which many organizations haven't even done yet). There are several key ...

For instance, if you copy a SQL 2000 database to SQL Server 2008, the new copy is an upgrade to the new internal format but retains a Compatibility Level of “80” which represents SQL 2000 aka SQL 8.0.

While the situation at each organization is unique, there are three broad classes of users that will look to upgrade to SQL Server 2008: existing SQL Server 2000 users (possibly concerned about ...

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is the most recent version of the Redmond, Wash., company's data management and business intelligence platform. According to Microsoft, the version provides new capabilities ...

New BI and reporting features in SQL Server 2008 R2 hit the mark, but other additions leave SQL Server shops wanting more With Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft begins to fully realize its ...

In-Depth Laying the Groundwork for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Redmond's new database server is a complex product often running mission-critical apps. You can't afford to not get it right. By Josh Jones ...