New Perl Module for SQL Server released
For those who use Perl and access SQL Server, MVP Erland Sommarskog has
announced a new module which uses OLE DB...
2005-11-19
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Brian Kelley
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MySQL 5.0 Release Candidate Released
The release candidate for MySQL 5.0 is out. This little database is really growing up.
http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/news/article_959.html
2005-09-27
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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...
2005-09-02
1,393 reads
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...
2005-07-15
1,402 reads
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.
2005-06-24 (first published: 2001-09-03)
73,005 reads
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.
2005-03-21
9,042 reads
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.
2005-01-21 (first published: 2001-07-31)
110,887 reads
Getting the Most Out of SQL Server 2000's Query Analyzer, Part III
In this article, Brian Kelley continues his series on Query Analyzer for SQL Server 2000. Query Analyzer offers a highly configurable integrated development environment (IDE). Some of the areas Brian looks at are how to modify the fonts and colors, set connection settings, choose scripting options, and customizing file and result set options. Learn how to make the most of the IDE and make it work for you.
2005-01-07 (first published: 2002-08-01)
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2005-01-03
301 reads
Getting the Most Out of SQL Server 2000's Query Analyzer, Part II
Brian Kelley continues his series on getting the most out of SQL Server 2000's Query Analyzer. In this article he looks at the Object Browser and the Transact-SQL Debugger, new features in the 2000 Edition which can reduce development and troubleshooting time for DBAs and database developers.
2004-12-31 (first published: 2002-03-05)
40,188 reads
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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