SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

As you will see in this chapter, companies use SQL Server for many types of applications and on most tiers now. Gone are the days when you would second guess yourself choosing to use SQL Server over a ...

Here's a quick look at the improvements to the R2 release that I think will be useful come the May release date. Microsoft is nearing completion of the next version of SQL Server. The R2 release ...