Strict Database Standards and Conventions
In this article by Mattias Fagerlund, he shows you how he employs strict database naming standards and conventions to make his job easier.
2001-12-13
11,281 reads
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Total SQL Analyzer Review
Often times, a DBA is asked by clients to document their entire server. This usually includes jobs, database objects and DTS packages. What an utterly boring task it is for a DBA to document the properties of each column, table, and database. FMS's new Total SQL Analyzer to the rescue, freeing up time for people who are tired of creating mountains of documentation.
2001-12-12
3,552 reads
New Year, New Gear
Start the new year right with a new operating system or book. Be the user who enriches the SQL Server community the most and receive the top price of a full version of Windows XP (a $299 value!). Any SQLServerCentral.com user who helps to build the SQL Server community by submitting a script, posting in the forum or posting an original FAQ is eligible (US and Canada residents only for the first prize in this contest).
2001-12-10
23 reads
Simple OLE DB Provider for XML
The OLE DB Simple provider for XML (XML OSP) can be used to load the hierarchical data that is in an XML document into a read-only ADO recordset. The data can then be read and accessed by using the standard methods of the ADO Recordset object. The XML OSP can be used to provide a different method for working with data that is contained in XML documents.
2001-12-10
1,479 reads
Introduction to ADO Part 4 - Combining It All
In three previous articles Andy has done a very basic introduction to the ADO connection, command, and recordset objects. In this wrap up article he talks about how to use the power of ADO client side filtering and disconnected recordsets, then adds some code which shows how to combine all the objects. ADO is not simple, but Andy has done a good job in limiting his dicussion to the things you REALLY need to know about ADO to get started.
2001-12-07
10,342 reads
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Security
This document introduces the new security features of Microsoft SQL Server 2000. New features are outlined, and a detailed discussion is provided about how to best implement security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 domain environment. Source code examples are included for developers who want to implement the security model immediately.
2001-12-06
1,547 reads
Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2000 Released
Here we go again! Microsoft has released service pack 2 this week, which is much more tame than service pack 1. Read the summary of this service pack here.
2001-12-05
11,351 reads
Worst Practices - Depending on the GUI
One of the strengths of SQL Server is its ease of management and administration over other systems. Oracle, DB2, even early versions of SQL Server required command line mastery to make many types of changes. But should you really be using the GUI for most of your tasks?
2001-12-04
6,240 reads
Security Alert : SQL Server Worm Virus Attacking Systems
This past week, a worm virus began to attack SQL Servers on the internet that hold a blank password. Read some of the details about what this virus can do here.
2001-12-03
13,233 reads
A New Way to View and Analyze Your Data
With Data Analyzer—the brand-new Office data analysis solution—you can quickly and easily view, analyze, and share business data, giving you the power to make better business decisions.
2001-11-30
4,798 reads
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