Microsoft posted on April 18, 2006 the RTM version of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2005 Developer, Workgroup, Standard, Enterprise, and Express editions. Get the lowdown on SP-1's added features, including fully supported database mirroring, bug fixes, and add-ons for SQL Express.
- By Roger Jennings
- 04/26/2006
The January 2006 Language Integrated Query (LINQ) preview for the next ("Orcas") version of Visual Basic enables automating SQL Server object-relational mapping for DLinq and enhances XLinq syntax for literal XML and late binding.
- By Roger Jennings
- 04/01/2006
Microsoft's Larry Jordan describes how his team reinvigorated MSDN with 64-bit servers, VS 2005, and Web services.
- By Roger Jennings
- 02/20/2006
This session introduces you to the possibilities of data mining and predictive analytics. Learn about the data mining process, what you need to know to mine your data, and the specific mining capabilities offered in SQL Server 2005.
- By HariharanJamie MacLennan
- 02/20/2006
Users want their data to be available, even if their network isn''t. Microsoft''s Steve Lasker takes you through the various options for developing Occasionally Connected Smart Clients that operate in an offline mode as well as online.
- By Steve Lasker
- 02/20/2006
Learn about new technologies that allow for more powerful, more efficient data access.
- By Steve Lasker
- 02/20/2006
Microsoft's S. Soma Somasegar emphasizes VS 2005's collaboration and productivity features in his VSLive! SF keynote.
- By S. "Soma" Somasegar
- 02/20/2006
Learn how you can develop WinForms-based database applications more quickly with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Express.
- By Jay Schmelzer
- 02/20/2006
Upgrade your existing SQL Server systems painlessly with expert help from Jennifer Perret.
- By Jennifer Perret
- 02/20/2006
Discover which new products, designed to enhance and expand the capabilities of Visual Studio 2005, were announced at VSLive! 2006.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 02/20/2006
Take a look at the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that helps you present, select, and manage dates and times.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 01/01/2006
Browser-based applications suck, one reader puts it simply. A properly architected and developed Win Forms application (or other smart client) can do anything a BBA can, and more.
- By Readers of Visual Studio Magazine
- 12/01/2005
EDITOR'S NOTE: THESE VIDEOS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
S. ''Soma'' Somasegar, corporate VP of Microsoft''s Developer Division, talks about the different skews available to Visual Studio 2005 developers. Read Part 1 of this interview.
- By Patrick Meader
- 11/07/2005
Check out the latset add-ins to Visual Studio, including a product that helps you convert C# code to C++ at the project, folder, file, and snippet levels.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 11/01/2005