An Introduction to Sql Server 2011 (Code Name Denali)

Table of Content

Introduction
Background
Installation
Launch Screen
SSMS Enhancements
Object Undocking /Multi Monitor Support
Cycle Clipboard Ring
Task List
Zoom/Magnify
Inclusion of Sequence Nodes
Surrounded With
Code Snippets
References
Conclusion

Introduction

One of the hottest and awesome developments by Microsoft in the technology field was come into picture on 8th November, 2010 when they released the Community Technology Preview 1 (CTP 1) version of Sql Server 2011(Code name Denali). The CTP1 is available both in 32-bit and 64-bit versions

As expected, Denali has brought some new features for Sql lovers may that be developers, Administrators or Business Intelligence (BI) professionals. In this series we will explore on the enhancements and new features of SSMS. About the rest of the features will look into the subsequent series.

Background

In the last few years, Microsoft has brought many technologies under the developers’ hood. A drastic change has been made in the Sql Server jargon with the advent of Sql Server 2005(code name Yukon) and in the subsequent releases like Sql Server 2008(code name Katmai) and Sql Server 2011(code name Denali), the same pace has been kept with introduction to new features and enhancements as well as improvements.

In this article we will explore more on the new features that Denali has already offer us from a SSMS perspective. The subsequent articles will focus on the enhancements made in the TSql, Administrators and BI areas.

Installation

As this article will focus on the Denali’s SSMS feature, henceforth, this is beyond the scope of this article to give a complete description of the installation. However, kindly refer to the article for the same. It gives a detailed approach of how to install Denali, the hardware and software requirements.

Launch Screen

The launch screen looks as under

Read more: Codeproject Part1, Part 2

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