Backup Types

Finding Unique Non-Repeating Random Numbers

Learn three methods of creating random numbers that do not repeat in this article from Brandie Tarvin.

SQL 2005 Get Roles, Schemas & Object Permissions

Pulls all DB/Server fixed roles, default schemas & object permissions for all logins

Backing Up a Database with SMO

In SQL Server 2005, the management object framework changed substantially from the DMO framework in prior verisons. Now we have SMO, RMO, and other .NET assemblies that can be used to manage SQL Server. New author Brandie Tarvin brings us a short look at how SMO can be used to perform one of those critical tasks in SQL Server.

User Defined Function Execution

Changing Career Gears

How can you get started as a DBA? One of our authors takes a look back at her career and how it has evolved into a DBA role with SQL Server.

Working Your SOX Off

The Sarbanes-Oxley act has drastically changed the jobs of many DBAs with the audit and reporting requirements this act entails. Brandie Tarvin brings us some hints about how you can go about complying with the new requirements.

Certification Rumors and Tips

Should you get certified? How should you do it? Brandie Tarvin brings us some tips on what might work and dispels some of the myths and rumors about certification.