Software Licensing Cuts - Database Weekly (Mar 16, 2009)
In the news this week, Microsoft is cutting some licensing costs for larger companies. A good move for them as the economy slows.
2009-03-13
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Software Licensing Cuts - Database Weekly (Mar 16, 2009)
In the news this week, Microsoft is cutting some licensing costs for larger companies. A good move for them as the economy slows.
2009-03-13
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2009-03-13
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SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 Released
Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 has been released. Follow the link for more information.
2009-03-13
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Working with Amazon Simple DB
This article explores the concepts and methods necessary to create, manipulate, and work with Amazon Simple DB.
2009-03-13
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Removing Audit History - SQL School Video
MVP Andy Warren continues his series of videos on auditing with a look at removing old data. In this video, learn how to develop an easy system to keep a rolling history, removing anything older than a set number of days.
2009-03-12
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Database Mirroring FAQ: Why is my mirror database in a restoring state?
Question: Why is my mirror database in a restoring state? Hi, I am still working on DB mirroring with prinicpal and mirror. There will be no Witness. This is what I did and
2009-03-12
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SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Tasks
This article is the first in a series of articles that will be covering all the Control Flow Tasks and Maintenance Plan Tasks in SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
2009-03-12
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Stored procedures to implement paging for large tables or queries in SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008
A tip from MSSQLTips that shows a few ways for implementing paging on large tables.
2009-03-12
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How to Get Management Buy-In for Software purchases
There is a good chance that the process of purchasing software or hardware in your organization involves several people. DBAs will often initiate a request, but are not normally trained in the arts of influencing the management decision process to ensure that essentials get purchased. It is becoming essential to understand how to get Management support for software purchases. Dan offers nuggets of wisdom.
2009-03-11
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