As with anything new you may have some questions and run into some unexpected difficulties. We have put together a several resources to anticipate any questions you may have.
How to Connect to the Labs
To use the Beta for SQL Server you must use Internet Explorer and have installed all of the latest updates for both Internet Explorer and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). You will also have to allow Active X control to be installed.
To connect to a lab, click the link ‘Launch Beta Labs’ on the Labs page.
This will take to you the MaximumASP Virtual Labs Page. Your username is the email address that you used to register for the Beta for SQL Server and the password is provided in your welcome email.
After clicking on the login button, you will be taken to the lab selection page. Select the lab that you wish to try from the drop down list. Once you have selected a lab, the server name for the lab will populate. There may be times when all the available labs are in use.
You may receive a message that will ask you to allow an ActiveX control to be installed at the top of your browser window. You must allow this control to be installed. You may also receive an RDP warning below. Select ‘Connect’
Next you will need to login into the Lab Server itself. You will use the same login and password that you used previously.
An RDP window will open within your browser and you will be able to test your lab.
Contact Us
If you are unable to find the answer to your question in our support section please email support@sqlserverbeta.com
We are continually trying to make the SQL Server Beta more useful and would love to hear your feedback on ways that we can improve the SQLServerBeta site or the labs. Please send your comments to Info@sqlserverbeta.com