SQL Server 2008 R2 Questions


Hardware requirements for SQL Server 2008 R2
Where can I find hardware requirements, sizing guides for the new release? 

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:14 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 Hardware Requirements, SQL Server 2008 R2 Resource Kits
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Advantage of SQl Server 2008 R2 vs Oracle
Can you please explain the advantage of SQL Server 2008 R2 vs. Oracle product (elevator pitch)?

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:12 PM
Oracle, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 Benefits
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Desiging UCP Environments in SQL Server 2008 R2
What considerations should be kept in mind when designing UCP environments? 

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:11 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, UCP Environment
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Editions of SQL Server
Can you briefly discuss the different editions of the database that are available now?

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:10 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server availability, SQL Server Version Comparison
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Visual Studio 2010 to edit DAC Packs in SQL Server 2008 R2
Will I need Visual Studio 2010 to edit DAC Packs?

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:05 PM
DAC, Data Tier Applications, SQL Server 2008 R2, Visual Studio 2010
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Impact of Statature with Release of SQL Server
How has the acquisition of Stratature impacted this release of SQL Server?

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:03 PM
Add new tag, SQL Server 2008 R2, Stratature
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Data Mining in SQL Server 2008 R2
Are there any investments in Data Mining in SQL Server 2008 R2?

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  8:02 PM
Data Mining, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 Data Mining
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Training for SQL Server 2008 R2
Is there a site/company that trains for specific usage of the R2 release if one wants to get into it?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  10:14 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 Training
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Role of Excel/Access in SQL Server 2008 R2
What is the role of Excel / Access in SQL Server 2008 R2?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  10:12 PM
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server 2008 R2
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What is SQL Azure?
Sorry for this dummy question, what is SQL Azure?

Answer Question   |  May 20, 2010  10:10 PM
SQL Azure, SQL Server 2008 R2
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Differences between SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 R2
Can you explain the key differences between SQL 2005 and the latest 2008?

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2010  10:09 PM
SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2
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What is DAC?
Why is the concept of “data tier applications” abbreviated as DAC?  Inquiring minds want to know.

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  10:08 PM
DAC, Data Tier Applications, SQL Server 2008 R2
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Resource Kits to User Groups SQL Server 2008 R2
I lead a SQL Server user group – I registered today on the connect site for the SQL Server 2008 R2 launch – should I understand that Resource Kits will be sent to support the launch events?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  10:04 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 Resource Kits, SQL Server User Groups
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Database Size on SQL Azure
What’s the max size database we can have on SQL Azure?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  10:03 PM
SQL Azure, SQL Azure Database Size, SQL Server 2008 R2
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Will SQL server 2008 R2 support itanium?
Will SQL server 2008 R2 support itanium?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  9:59 PM
Itanium, SQL Server 2008 R2
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Selecting Reporting Builder 3.0 on the Report Manager Site
Can Report Builder 3 be added as a selectable tool on the Report Manager site created by a SQL Express with advanced features installation? Does the license allow using RB3 and is there documentation on how to get it to show up at the top of the report manager site?

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2010  9:58 PM
Report Builder 3.0, SQL Express, SQL Server 2008 R2
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Performance and Resource Consuming Monitors SQL Server 2008 R2
Are there any specific GUI tools available to monitor the performance and resource consuming process? At present we are using third party tool to do so (Spot light)?

Answer Question   |  January 28, 2011  9:55 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 Performance Monitoring, SQL Server Performance Monitoring
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Final Version of Report Builder 3.0
I got a Beta of RB 3.0 several months ago. Has the final been released?

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2010  9:52 PM
Report Builder 3.0, SQL Server 2008 R2
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Virtual Lab for SQL Server 2008 R2
Instead of downloading, is there a virtual lab for SQL server 2008 R2?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2010  9:50 PM
SQL Server 2008 R2, SQl Server 2008 R2 Virtual Lab, Virtual lab
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