Monitoring on a Budget - Part 2

As a follow up to my first article “Monitoring on a Budget”, here’s how we present the fact data to management using Microsoft Excel.

Connectivity and SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

This white paper enumerates the connectivity options for databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services and mentions special considerations that are required when using some database sources with some of the more complex transformations.

The Mistake - iPod

SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.editor

The Mistake - MP3

SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.

The Mistake - WMV

SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.

Using Included Columns in SQL Server 2005

One of the new features found in SQL Server 2005 is the ability to add additional columns, called Included Columns, to a non-clustered index. This article will explain the advantages of using included columns and what impact they will have on your database.

Tell Me What You Need - iPod

Ever worked on a software project where you didn't get all the requirements? One where the functions and features change in midstream? Steve Jones comments on some possibilities on why this happens.

Tell Me What You Need - MP3

Ever worked on a software project where you didn't get all the requirements? One where the functions and features change in midstream? Steve Jones comments on some possibilities on why this happens.

Tell Me What You Need - WMV

Katmai Delayed

SQL Server 2008, Katmai, apparently won't ship in Q2. Looks like a Q3 possibility now.