Testing - MP3
We get tested in a variety of ways before we take a job, but what should be open for examination besides our technical skills? Answer this week's poll with your opinion.
2008-01-17
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Articles
Testing - WMV
We get tested in a variety of ways before we take a job, but what should be open for examination besides our technical skills? Answer this week's poll with your opinion.
2008-01-17
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The Data Stewardship Approach to Data Governance: Chapter 1
The definitions of data governance and data stewardship that I use have changed, albeit slightly, over the years of providing data governance and stewardship solutions.
2008-01-17
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Using Report Parameters in SQL Server Reporting Services
Report parameters assist in narrowing down a report for better analysis.
2008-01-17
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Putting Unit Tests to Work
Testing is an important part of any software development process, but it's a part that many of us skimp on or ignore because of the tedious nature of testing. Longtime author Grant Fritchey has been working with Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals and has written us an article on how you can make your unit testing easier.
2008-01-16 (first published: 2007-02-01)
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2008-01-16
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Free and Cool - MP3
Two big events this week captured Steve Jones' attention. A little MySQL and Apple commentary to break up the week.
2008-01-16
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Free and Cool - WMV
Two big events this week captured Steve Jones' attention. A little MySQL and Apple commentary to break up the week.
2008-01-16
63 reads
SQL Server 2005 Express Edition - Part 14 - Replication Support
SQL Server 2005 Express Edition's small footprint and free-of-charge use has some negative implications, imposing restrictions on functionality available in the Standard or Enterprise editions. This is especially conspicuous in the case of replication, which we will explore starting with this installment.
2008-01-16
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SQL Server clustered index design for performance
Find why SQL Server clustered index design should be narrow and static and how clustered indexes affect many-to-many tables to improve database performance.
2008-01-16
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Encoding Strings
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Encoding Strings
I have this code in SQL Server 2025. What is the result?
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