64-bit

I wrote an editorial on the 64-bit decision by Exchange to not release
their next version in 32 bit. Only 64....

Update on MSSQL::OlleDB - Name Change

SQL Server MVP Erland Sommarskog has announced
a name change to MSSQL::OlleDB. It's now known as Win32::SQLServer.
This is to bring it...

New Version of Apex SQL Edit released

Looked over at the Apex SQL site and noticed they released a new
version of ApexSQL Edit last weekend. I went...

Writing an article - don't be afraid to get started!

Writing at article for SQL Server Central tends to be a very rewarding
experience. Every chance I get, I encourage others...

PromptSQL - Intellisense for SQL Server

Visual Studio has spoiled me. I love the Intellisense feature that has continued to evolve with each new edition of Microsoft's...

"Predicate Evaluation Order"

In writing an article for SQL Server Standard's January issue, I received a tech edit comment from Adam Machanic
about a...

New version of ADO.NET provider for MySQL is available

The following announcement came out this morning on the Annouce mailing list for MySQL:

"MySQL Connector/Net 1.0.7, a new version of...

Google Base

There has been some talk on Google Base on the Full Disclosure security
list. I've also seen on another blog about...

Brief from David Litchfield about Administrator Logins to a Database Server

David Litchfield has put out a brief (as
he says it, "It's called a brief because there's enough meat to make...

MySQL 5.0 Released

Catching back up on things. MySQL 5.0 went "RTM" at the end of October.
Haven't had a lot of chances to...