Reading XML documents using LINQ to XML
As XML has become a popular means to store data for ease of interoperability, how do we use LINQ to query XML data?
2008-07-09
3,607 reads
Articles
The Value of an MBA in IT
Do you have an MBA? If so, has it helped you? Is it worth getting one for someone in IT? Ted Pin comments.
2008-07-09
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The Value of an MBA in IT
Do you have an MBA? If so, has it helped you? Is it worth getting one for someone in IT? Ted Pin comments.
2008-07-09
61 reads
The Value of an MBA in IT
Do you have an MBA? If so, has it helped you? Is it worth getting one for someone in IT? Ted Pin comments.
2008-07-09
64 reads
Professional Certification for DBAs
In this article, republished from Brad McGehee's book 'How to Become an Exceptional DBA', Brad explains why there are several advantages for DBAs in continuing to take exams throughout their careers.
2008-07-08
5,554 reads
Rebuilding the SQL Server master database - Part 1
So, how do you prepare for a master rebuild and what do you do afterwards? Hopefully this checklist will give you an idea.
2008-07-08
4,416 reads
What's an MVP?
What does it mean to be an MVP for Microsoft? Steve Jones talks about what the award is and what it means to get the award.
2008-07-08
76 reads
What's an MVP?
What does it mean to be an MVP for Microsoft? Steve Jones talks about what the award is and what it means to get the award.
2008-07-08
65 reads
What's an MVP?
What does it mean to be an MVP for Microsoft? Steve Jones talks about what the award is and what it means to get the award.
2008-07-08
62 reads
Error Handling in Nested Procedures and Logging Custom Errors
Longtime author Leo Peysakhovich brings us a new article on error handling when you have procedures nested inside each other.
2008-07-07
9,328 reads
Blogs
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Question of the Day
UNISTR Escape
In SQL Server 2025, I run this command:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C\3068 and good night', '*') as "A Classic";
What is returned? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
A: 
B: 
C: 
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