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Microsoft whiffs on tools, database betas

Microsoft has missed its deadline for sending out the latest test versions of its flagship development products, SQL Server and Visual Studio. Read more »

Visual Studio, SQL Server delayed again

Microsoft said new versions of its Visual Studio development tools and SQL Server database, expected before August, have been delayed until later in the year. Read more »

Microsoft slips out Yukon test release

Microsoft has released another test version of its forthcoming SQL Server 2005 database and has introduced a free management tool. Read more »

IBM seeks to ease database burden

IBM next week will release a major revision of its DB2 database, providing fresh ammunition in the ongoing battle for supremacy in the database marketplace. Read more »

MS delays Yukon and Whidbey -- again

Microsoft has said the forthcoming release of its SQL Server database and Visual Studio.NET development tool will be delayed--again. Read more »

IBM fires up new Stinger

IBM today quietly released an update for the beta program of their upcoming DB2 release, code-named "Stinger". Read more »

Beta on tap for Visual Studio, SQL Server

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AU developers to get MS betas next year

Microsoft is to release to Australian developers next year betas of its new operating system, Longhorn, its next version of SQL Server, Yukon and Whidbey, the next version of Visual Studio. Read more »

Interview with Bill Gates

This week Microsoft have released a host of announcements revolved around Longhorn, Whidbey and the future of Web services. Bill Gates sheds some light on the future of their platforms in this interview. Read more »

Microsoft to reveal more Longhorn details

Microsoft is expected next month to disclose more details on Longhorn, its planned upgrade to Windows, as the company looks to drive demand for the forthcoming operating system. Read more »

Features (13)

Interview with Brian Randell

We caught up with Brian Randell from MCW Technologies at TechEd/Canberra to talk about some of the new features in SQL Server 2005 and it's role as an -Access Killer". Read more »

Managed code in SQL Server Yukon: a big deal?

One of the big features of Microsoft's next release of SQL Server is the ability to run managed code. How does it work, and is it a good idea? Read more »

SQL Server tip: Respond to broken installations

Two system procedures that can save the day when you're faced with a broken installation. Read more »

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

In this article we'll introduce you to the business intelligence information with SQL Server Reporting Services. Read more »

Longhorn beta unlikely this year

Microsoft's efforts to bolster security in Windows XP will likely delay the release of a widespread test version of its forthcoming operating system until next year. Read more »

SQL Server Yukon and CLR integration

Yukon will include several feature enhancements designed to make integration with the .NET Framework more efficient. One way this integration will be achieved is through the Common Language Runtime module. Read more »

What's new in ADO.NET version 2.0

Now is the time to start thinking about ADO.NET v2 and its impact on how you'll develop applications. This article presents an overview of several new ADO.NET v2 and .NET Framework features. Read more »

Microsoft delays Yukon and Whidbey

Microsoft is delaying the release of its forthcoming SQL Server database and Visual Studio.Net development tool, in a move that could deprive customers of upgrades they already purchased. Read more »

Advantages of the new PIVOT operators in Yukon

The next version of Microsoft's SQL Server, code named Yukon, will include new PIVOT operators. See what PIVOT operators can do for your next database project. Read more »

All about Longhorn

COMMENTARY -- Longhorn will be immensely popular once it is released, because Longhorn is revolutionary technology that makes desktop computing better. Read more »

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