SQL Server Code Name “Denali” (next version of SQL Server) – Supported OSes...
We are looking for feedback on three items for SQL Server Code Name “Denali”. First, are the supported OSes. Second, are the supported upgrade paths. Third, is the way the installer handles unsupported...
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“Product Update” in SQL Server code-named “Denali”
Overview: Product Update is a new feature in Microsoft SQL Server Code-Named “Denali”, Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP 3) Setup. It integrates the latest product updates with the main product...
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Provide feedback on the SQL Server code-name “Denali” Product Update feature
In this SQL Server “Denali” CTP3 release, you can try out the new Product Update functionality. We have made a test update available for you to run through the Product Update functionality and provide...
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How to slipstream SQL Server 2008 R2 and a SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1...
With the release SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1, I have compiled the list of steps to create a slipstream drop. Once you have created this slipstream drop, you can install the original release of SQL Server...
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Product Update Frequently Asked Questions
With the release of SQL Server “Denali” CTP3, we have introduce the “Product Updates” functionality in SQL Server Setup. Product Update is a new feature in Microsoft SQL Server Code-Named “Denali”,...
View ArticleMicrosoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP Toolkit)
Hi all, Back at the end of August, I transition from the SQL Server engineer team working on SQL Server Setup to the MAP (Microsoft Assessment and Planning) Toolkit Team. Since I have been on the new...
View ArticleMicrosoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit – SQL Server Survey
Along with the release of the MAP Toolkit 6.5 beta, we are making a survey available to capture your experience with the SQL Server scenarios within the MAP Toolkit. The information that we gather in...
View ArticleDetermining SQL Server 2012 Core Licensing using the MAP Toolkit
A document has been created that can be used along Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit to help customers determine SQL Server 2012 core licensing requirements for their deployed SQL Server...
View ArticleMAP Toolkit 7.0 Beta is available for download
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 7.0 Beta is available to download. The final version of the MAP 7.0 toolkit will release in early July 2012. This update adds several new private...
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Using the MAP Toolkit 8.0 Beta to discover SQL Server instances
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 8.0 has been updated with a completely new user interface. There are now tile that surface the most relevant SQL Server deployment information, such...
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