Theoretical Performance Issue Handling
Theoretical performance issue handling or handling theoretical performance issues from new author R. C. van Dijk.
2009-08-24
4,754 reads
Articles
Attaching a database in Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Various methods of using the "For Attach" clause exist to overcome the limitations that face us when using sp_attach_db and sp_attach_single_file_db. The first installment illustrates the use of the "Create Database" statement for the "For Attach" and "for ATTACH_REBUILD_LOG" arguments, for a single .MDF file and single .LDF file.
2009-08-24
2,945 reads
Reporting Services System and Item Security
Recent installments of our series have focused on SQL Server 2005 Express Edition's implementation of the Reporting Services component. This article addresses our temporary disregard of security restrictions by describing authentication and authorization functionality that can be leveraged to control access to published content and management characteristics.
2009-08-24
2,699 reads
Two Factor Authentication
SQL Server doesn't support two factor authentication, but Steve Jones thinks it might be a good idea. Perhaps it's something that will get implemented in the next version, and might even serve to better secure the platform.
2009-08-24
482 reads
Two Factor Authentication
SQL Server doesn't support two factor authentication, but Steve Jones thinks it might be a good idea. Perhaps it's something that will get implemented in the next version, and might even serve to better secure the platform.
2009-08-24
567 reads
Two Factor Authentication
SQL Server doesn't support two factor authentication, but Steve Jones thinks it might be a good idea. Perhaps it's something that will get implemented in the next version, and might even serve to better secure the platform.
2009-08-24
743 reads
Guide to MCITP: SQL Server 2008 Developer
An overview of what's involved in the two exams you need to pass to become a Microsoft IT Professional in SQL Server 2008.
2009-08-21
10,661 reads
Back to basics: Optimizing SQL Server indexes
When created and maintained correctly, indexes help SQL Server retrieve data quickly. See how to ensure your SQL Server environment is running up to speed.
2009-08-21
6,622 reads
Breaking ownership chaining within a schema in SQL Server
I have several objects, all in the same schema. Because of this, ownership chaining is working, as described in this previous tip. However, I don't want ownership chaining to be on, but I need the objects to remain in the same schema. How can I do this?
2009-08-21
3,302 reads
How Much Should You Post Online About Your Life?
I’ve touched on it some in the past, but it’s a question that comes up a lot when we discuss...
2009-08-21
2,360 reads
Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
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Identities and Sequences III
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Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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