Head back up above water

I've spent the last few weeks writing SOX documentation, more SOX
documentation, and even more SOX documentation. A lot the documentation
doesn't...

SQL PASS Chapter in South Carolina

If you are interested in helping to organize or be a part of an
official Professional Association of SQL Server chapter...

Triggers in SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 - What's New

This is the second of a two part series on how triggers work in the two latest versions of MS SQL Server. The first part dealt with what is common between the two versions. This article will detail what's been added to SQL Server 2000.

Securing SQL Backups

SQL Server does many things very well, but securing itself is not one of them. While securing your server requires some effort, there is an area that many people forget. Securing your backups! Brian Kelley, our resident security expert, brings some advice and ideas for ensuring your data will not be stolen.

Triggers in SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 - The Common Ground

This is a two part series on how triggers work in the two latest versions of MS SQL Server. Because there are some pretty significant additions in trigger functionality from 7.0 to 2000, we'll first need to look at what the two versions have in common. The second part to this series will look at the differences between the two MS SQL Server versions.

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Getting the Most out of SQL Server 2000's Query Analyzer, Part I

So you open up the tool a hundred times a day. In this article by Brian Kelley, he shows you how to get the most out of some of the known and unknown features.

Stored Procedures and Caching

One of the biggest performance gains built into SQL Server is the stored procedure. In this article by Brian Kelley, he shows you how to fully utilize, debug and monitor the caching of such objects.

Review - Apex SQL Edit

SQL Server includes Query Analyzer as a client editing tool for T-SQL code. It's a great tool, but it does have a number of shortcomings. Apex SQL has released an editor that includes a number of features missing in Query Analyzer. Read this review by Brian Kelley.

PASS Summit 2004

Our resident SQL Server security expert, Brian Kelley, went with the SQLServerCentral.com crew to the 2004 PASS Summit in Orlando last month. He was kind enough to jot down a few notes on the conference for those of you that weren't there and are considering going next year.