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.
2004-11-19 (first published: 2002-01-28)
50,083 reads
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.
2004-11-08
7,790 reads
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.
2004-10-12
4,139 reads
Every shop with any sort of IT organization should be scanning for vulnerabilities and issues with their systems and SQL Server is no exception. Security software vendor has a tool that can scan and report on all your SQL Servers is an easy to use product called Typhon III. Our security expert Brian Kelley takes a look at this product.
2004-10-07
13,899 reads
Do you run an anti-virus product on your SQL Servers? After all, it's recommended, more and more, that you run anti-virus on ALL machines you have. There's just too much stuff running around out there. But putting this on a SQL Server creates some interesting issues. Our resident security guru, Brian Kelley, looks at some of the things you need to consider when deploying anti-virus products on your servers.
2004-05-13
23,774 reads
Good enough for your bookshelf? This one meets that requirement for Brian, click the link to find out why.
2004-04-13
8,901 reads
Brian has been busy lately helping us with content for our magazine (you have checked out www.sqlserverstandard.com haven't you?) but he's back this week with a great write up a new product that let's you read from the transaction log.
2004-02-18
10,812 reads
Brian writes regularly for us on sql security issues, this week he discusses the pros and cons of various authentication methods.
2003-08-14
18,140 reads
Regular columnist Brian Kelley reviews the real world impact that inadequate security can have by reviewing some recent incidents in the sql/security world. Very much worth reading, especially if you have credit card data.
2003-07-31
7,534 reads
As we mentioned before, Brian will be writing a column covering all facets of security. Turns out that there is so much to cover, he has agreed to write two columns per month! This article talks about the principle least privilege, why it doesn't always work, and some good info about removing the Builtin\Admin account.
2003-06-27
21,133 reads
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