Introduction to message-based applications in SQL Server 2005
Tim Chapman discusses the concept of message-based applications, and the new foundation for building these applications included in SQL Server 2005.
2007-01-30
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Using Indexed Computed Columns to Improve Performance
I recently read a blog post on doing case-insensitive text searches on SQL Server 2005. The post said that an index on a computed column might be used even if the computed column itself wasn't used in the WHERE clause. I was curious to test that and see how far I might take it.
2007-01-29
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Maximum Capacity Specifications in SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2005, the next evolution of SQL Server, should be growing the capacities as well as the capabilities of the product. With some research, Steve Jones brings you the best current information he could find about SQL Server 2005, comared with the SQL Server 7 and 2000 values.
2007-01-26 (first published: 2004-11-01)
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Regular Expression Based Token Replacement in ASP.NET
Damon Armstrong presents an extremely powerful and flexible token replacement mechanism for your ASP.NET applications. It is based on regular expressions so allows you to search for dynamic text, instead of just a static token, in a given string.
2007-01-26
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Building a Distributed Service Broker Application
Service Broker is one of the more interesting and useful new enhancements in SQL Server 2005, however many DBAs are not familiar with this subsystem. New author Santhi Indukuri brings us a practical example of how you can build a distributed application using Service Broker.
2007-01-25
18,922 reads
The Role of the DBA Related to Insider Threats and Regulatory Complian
This article deals specifically with insider threats to IT describing how IT professionals are implementing the necessary products, policies, and procedures to reduce insider threats and provide the necessary reporting for regulatory compliance.
2007-01-24
2,933 reads
CHAPTER FOUR: ORGANIZATIONALLY, WHERE DOES DATA GOVERNANCE FIT?
This is the fourth part of an ongoing series. The series is titled The Data Stewardship Approach to Data Governance. For information regarding future chapters, please use my contact information below. Previous articles were titled The Data Won't Govern Itself, Data Governance Is NOT a Methodology and The Tools of Data Governance.
2007-01-23
1,705 reads
Automate the process of trimming table data in SQL Server 2005
Arthur Fuller recently instructed a colleague on how to automate the process of trimming table data in SQL Server 2005. Find out how he is able to turn an onerous task into a breeze.
2007-01-22
2,626 reads
Part 1: Developing an object oriented database in less than 140 lines
One of the best benefits of the .NET Framework over lower level programming is that it enables developers to create very complex, custom solutions, without writing low-level code. Zach Smith explores how you could take advantage of the built-in .NET Framework functionality to develop a simple object oriented database in less than 140 lines of code.
2007-01-19
4,211 reads
Monitoring Servers Using SQLCentric
Every DBA should know what is going on with their database servers, but this is a chore that requires some type of tool to help. SQLCentric from Pearl Knowledge Solutions is a tool that can help you and SQL Server MVP Satya Shyam brings us a look how to setup and use this tool in your environment.
2007-01-18
4,487 reads
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