The newest 'semiannual channel release' versions of both Windows 10 and Windows Server are now generally available.

The final SQL Server 2012 service pack is now available for download. The latest official release for the half-decade-old version of Microsoft's database management system includes a rollup of all ...

We will discuss how to troubleshoot different assembly errors that we get while troubleshooting install for SQL Server and Windows OS.

2. Can I Extend the Life of a Microsoft SQL Server? If legacy applications are running well, keeping old versions of Windows Server and SQL Server around beyond year 13 is fairly low risk However, ...

It's not 2008 anymore. Joey details the ins and outs of upgrading these aging Microsoft servers, including licensing changes, support options and potential pitfalls.

The 180-day trial version is available for download from Microsoft. SQL Server 2008 Express and SQL Server Compact editions are also available for free download from the vendor.

This really opens up the door on what you can do with SQL using PowerShell such as reporting on the state of your backups to viewing the size of the databases and tables. You can even take it further ...