This week Andy takes a look at a new product from Red-Gate that gives you even more options than you get with their SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare tools - now you can build your own. Add the features you always wanted. Build automated processes instead of using the GUI. It's an interesting product - read the review and then maybe even enter the contest to win a free copy.
2002-01-16
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The application scenario described here, an e-mail-based SQL update program, uses a simple data model; however, this solution will apply to any data model that you are working with. It will also eliminate the need for complex n-tier Internet applications and serves as a low maintenance solution for providing data access.
2002-01-15
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2002-01-11
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This white paper is a joint effort by Microsoft and Dell to demonstrate the scalability of SQL Server 2000 and Dell hardware.
2002-01-10
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SQL Server DBAs are often curious about the inner-workings of SQL Server. Indeed, it can save your job during disasters to know what's going on inside SQL Server. This article shows you how to use some of the SQL Server internal views to view some meta data about your servers.
2002-01-09
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Continuing with the Worst Practices Series: Steve Jones examines why encryption in the database is a bad idea.
2002-01-08
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Currently, Microsoft is accepting nominations for the 64-bit version of the SQL Server beta program, code named "Liberty." The Liberty beta program is slated to start in February 2002. Important: You must have access to 64-bit hardware running Windows LE to participate in the Liberty beta program. This beta does not install on 32-bit hardware. Before signing up for the beta, verify that you have access to the appropriate hardware.
2002-01-08
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SQL Profiler lets you log the results of a trace directly to a table, yet would you believe you can't save the trace as a script to do the exact same thing? Find out why and get some ideas on work arounds.
2002-01-07
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Things your non-technical friends don't want to hear in the lab...
2002-01-04
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Andy says it's not the greatest book for preparing for the 70-100 exam, but the case study is worth reading for it's explanation of the Microsoft Solution Framework. Read the full review!
2002-01-02
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By Steve Jones
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