SQL Server 2005 Backups
If business today is data, then the entire enterprise is in the capable hands of you, the SQL Server DBA. Before you panic, check out Grant's detailed dissection of SQL 2005 backup and recovery regimes.
2007-01-10
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Articles
Pop Rivett's SQL Server FAQ No.5: Pop on the Audit Trail
Pop provides a cunning, trigger-based technique for auditing the activity on SQL Server tables
2007-01-09
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SQL Server 2005 Integration Services - Part 39 - Send Mail Task
Among the most common tasks that have not yet been discussed in this series is the Send Mail task, which will be the topic of this article.
2007-01-08
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A Lap Around SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition
With a new name, new capabilities, and a new focus, the product formerly called SQL Server Mobile Edition expands its reach to small-footprint desktop applicationsand it's free!
2007-01-04
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Eliminating Tape
In response to an editorial on eliminating tape in favor of disk backups, new author Tim OPry brings us a look at his environment and the process by which they eliminated the need for tape in their backup scheme while maintaining a well thought out disaster plan.
2007-01-03
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Using Synonyms in SQL Server 2005
It's nice to have little amenities in your development tools. They make for easier development and can save you a little time. Synonyms is one of those tools.
2007-01-03
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Populating Fact Tables
Part 3 of Vincent Rainardi's data warehousing series looks at some of the situations and challenges of loading a fact table in a data warehouse.
2007-01-02
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Product Discussions, Questions, and Comments
In response to a number of suggestions, we have setup new forums where you can ask and comment about the various third party products that you use with SQL Server.
2007-01-02
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Security Enhancements in SQL Server 2005: Schema
Security has become more and more important in today's business environment. From the database point of view, DBAs and system administrators need an improved security model. SQL Server 2005 provides an improved security feature. It is claimed that SQL Server 2005 is secure by default. In SQL Server 2005, the security model is divided into three areas namely authentication, authorization, and encryption.
2006-12-29
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Processing event logs using DumpEvt and SQL Server
As a DBA, you can find very useful information in the Windows event logs. About important events, the health of your SQL Server and the operating system it runs on. Unfortunately, the logs also contain a lot of useless information. Some applications have a tendency to log hundreds of events every day, filling up the logs very quickly with info that you, as a DBA, do not need. But you still need to see that important message that informs you the server is going to crash if you don’t take action.
2006-12-28
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