SQL Server Express 2005

On Monday November 7, 2005, Microsoft released the latest version of its SQL Server product. There are numerous licensing configurations but perhaps the most notable was SQL Server Express (http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/sql/default.aspx). I say it’s notable because it’s free. Here’s a feature comparison across licenses:http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx What’s interesting about this strategy is that Microsoft appears to be acquessing [...]

The Not-for-Profit Technology Plan

The not-for-profit has a vested interest in deploying technology to better internal business processes, increase efficiency, leverage economies of scale, and reduce operating expenses. However, non-profits are under exceptional pressure to justify spending that doesn’t directly relate to their cause, and IT could be perceived as a risky investment in rapidly obsoleting assets. So the [...]