In SQL Server 2005, Microsoft introduced the Upgrade Advisor. This was a great idea to be able to analyze your current SQL Server in a safe environment and start the planning process of an important ...

The new features of SQL Server 2005 are well worth the upgrade effort, but how do you upgrade your existing systems painlessly? Microsoft's Jennifer Perret drills into the necessary upgrade planning: ...

Bob Kirby is vice president of sales for CDW·G, a leading technology provider to government and education. Rest in peace, SQL Server 2005. On April 12, Microsoft will end support for the 2005 version ...

Russell Smith is a technology consultant and trainer specializing in management and security of Microsoft server and client technologies. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with more than 15 ...

Tim Kridel is an independent analyst and freelance writer with years of experience in covering technology, telecommunications and more. As the program manager for the Naval Enterprise Networks Program ...