Securing Your SQL Server
Poorly managed SQL Server Security can not only leave your SQL Server vulnerable, but also leave your NT Server and network open to attacks.
2001-05-14
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2001-05-13
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2001-05-13
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2001-05-11
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Changing Where The SQL Server Tools Are Installed
Have an older workstation with only a little hard drive space? Tired of the SQL Server tools taking about a hundred megs on your most precious drive? If you answered yes to either one of those questions, then this quick tip is for you.
2001-05-11
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Minimizing the Number of Log Backups
This article by Andy Warren outlines two ways you can reduce the number of log backups you do. Includes sample DMO code.
2001-05-11
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2001-05-11
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Detaching and Attaching a Database
Detaching and attaching a database is an advanced trick that can be useful in anything from transporting your database to recovering from a disaster.
2001-05-10
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Generate Test Data Quickly With Cross Joins
Need to rough up some bulk test data in a hurry? A carefully thought-out Cross Join could be the answer.
2001-05-10
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Putting 'FOR XML' to Use
Want to take advantage of some of the benefits of using XML for data exchange, take a look at 'FOR XML' in SQL 2000.
2001-05-10
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UNISTR Escape
In SQL Server 2025, I run this command:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C\3068 and good night', '*') as "A Classic";
What is returned? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
A: 
B: 
C: 
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