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An introduction to Powershell for SQL Server 2008May 27

Although I understand what Powershell is I didn't understand really get it until I worked with James on our last TechNet road shows.  I did know that there were special extensions and support for it in SQL Server 2008, so I suggested to our good friend Richard Siddaway that he might be best placed to right an introduction to the use of Powershell in SQL Server 2008 for interested DBA's and Powershell experts alike. 

For those of  you that don't know Richard, he is a Powershell MVP and currently leads the UK PowerShell User Group. Richard has presented to the Directory Experts Conference 2007, at various events at Microsoft UK, including the last Community Day, and for other UK User Groups. 

Richard can be contacted by e-mail at RSiddaway@centiq.co.uk  and he blogs at http://richardsiddaway.spaces.live.com/

 

What’s new in SQL Server 2008 dilemas!May 6

Martin Bell runs the Scottish Area meetings of the UK SQL Server User Group, discusses the problems of deciding what to present on SQL Server 2008 to a bunch of developers in this entertaining article.

 

Representation of data in SharepointMay 2

Jennifer Stirrup from Aspective has written another great business intelligence article for us on her experiences of presenting data in SharePoint. Jennifer rightly points out that getting the numbers right is not enough, easy to understand and compelling visualtisations are also needed by the business.

Introduction to SCORM and SharePoint Learning KitJanuary 29

SharePoint has been a phenominal success as a product for Microsoft.  It has successfully penetrated almost every industry as collaboration & portal platform.  SharePoint's role in the enrichment of secondary education has been particularly strong.  Read this article titled, "Introduction to SCORM and SharePoint Learning Kit" from Alex Pearce, Network Manager of Hillcrest School in Birmingham.  Thank you Alex!

The wonders of Software Restriction Policies and PowerShell Code SigningAugust 17 2007

Thanks to Adrian J. Beasley for providing yet another excellent article, this one's titled Software Restriction Policies and PowerShell Code Signing - Adrian provides a wealth of practical advice how to make the most of one of the most powerful yet under used security features of Windows XP, Server 2000, Server 2003 and Windows Vista