SSIS Package Configuration in SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2005 allows DBAs to set configurations for SSIS packages outside the package to facilitate a smooth transition between different environments.
2007-09-19
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Articles
Stop SQL Injection Attacks Before They Stop You
This article discusses: How SQL injection attacks work, Testing for vulnerabilities, Validating user input, Using .NET features to prevent attacks, and Importance of handling exceptions
2007-09-19
4,869 reads
Getting The Most Out of SQL Server 2005 UDTs and UDAs
The CLR integration in SQL Server 2005 greatly expands on the capabilities of the SQL Server platform. One new area is the ability to build user-defined types and user-defined aggregates. Solomon Rutzky brings us a way to get around some of the limitations in this area with his SQL# toolkit.
2007-09-18
5,538 reads
Close These Loopholes - Testing Database Modifications
In the latest in their popular series on 'Unit Testing' database development work , Alex K and Alex S give some examples of unit testing Database Modifications
2007-09-18
3,422 reads
Upgrading to SQL Server 2005: A dozen must-have tips
We've compiled a list of our dozen most popular tips in the area of upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and they run the gamut.
2007-09-18
4,268 reads
From DBA to DWA
Everyone wants to know what a DBA does and it is becoming a hard question to answer as the responsibilities and capabilities of database platforms increase. Longtime author Vincent Rainardi brings us the proposition of a new type fo DBA, one that focuses more on data warehousing.
2007-09-17
8,404 reads
Indy Tech Fest
There's a free event in Indianapolis for SQL and .NET developers. It's on October 13th and it's jointly sponsored by the .NET and SQL users groups. If you're in the area reigster and support this group.
2007-09-17
578 reads
Where To Find Integration Services Packages in SQL Server
An article explaining where to find packages when saved to SQL Server.
2007-09-17
3,092 reads
2007-09-14
3,449 reads
String Functions: The .Properties Function
Business Intelligence Architect Bill Pearson introduces the basic .Properties function, within the first of a two-part article surrounding this important member of our MDX toolsets.
2007-09-14
2,842 reads
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Finding Marks
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