Why SQL Server 2005 Doesn't Permit Non-ANSI Style OUTER JOINs

As of SQL Server 2005, any database in 90 compatibility mode (settable by sp_dbcmptlevel) cannot support non-ANSI OUTER JOINs. Sometimes...

Tool: KeePass Password Safe password manager/vault

Some time ago I was looking for a password vault and came across some recommendations for KeePass. KeePass is open...

SQL Server: Listing all the database roles for a given database user

SQL Server 2005 introduces Common Table Expressions (CTEs), which are great for recursive queries. Previously, in order to do recursion,...

Becoming a DBA, Part I

A recent thread on SQLServerCentral.com had an individual what it took to be a successful DBA. Couple that with a...

Structuring the Blog Better

For a variety reasons, including personal/family concerns and workload, I've not been able to write as often as I'd like....

Alpha Version of SQLPing3 Command Line Available

Noted SQL Server security expert, Chip Andrews, has released an alpha version of a command-line version of SQLPing3. You can...

My Book is Out!

How to Cheat at Securing SQL Server 2005

I recently had the opportunity to contribute a couple of chapters to this...

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.

Midlands PASS October Meeting

Taya Blanchard to speak on A
Practical Guide to Making Sense of Your SQL Server Application
Performance
Midlands PASS Chapter - October...

Auditing with SQL Profiler

SQL Server includes a great auditing tool: Profiler. It's not the easiest tool to use, however, and it's one that takes some getting used to. Our resident security export, Brian Kelley looks at a simple example of using this tool to audit logins.