20 tips on converting MySQL views to MS SQL
This article gives 20 tips how to modify MySQL views to make it compatible with Microsoft SQL Server.
New FileTable Feature in SQL Server 2012
The FileTable feature of SQL Server 2012 is an enhancement to the FILESTREAM feature which was introduced in SQL Server 2008. In this tip we will take a look at how to use FileTable feature of SQL Server 2012.
Being Responsible for Code
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Manage your environment with CMS
How to setup and use Central Management Server to manage a disperse environment.
When Will You Upgrade to SQL Server 2012?
Having noticed a very low rate of migration to the latest version of SQL Server, Brad McGehee asks - when will you upgrade to 2012?
Creating Chart Reports in SSRS SQL Server 2008 R2
SQL Server Reporting Services provides several ways to analyze data; one of them is creating Chart reports. Arshad Ali demonstrates how to create, modifying and beautifying the chart report quickly and easily.
Run SQL Server Scripts using C#
In this article I will run a SQL Server script to backup a database using C# in visual studio. For this purpose, I am going to use the sqlcmd.
Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn Solutions Guide for High Availability and Disaster Recovery
This white paper discusses how to reduce planned and unplanned downtime, maximize application availability, and provide data protection using SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Tuning Spatial Point Data Queries in SQL Server 2012
Spatial Point Data queries require particular tuning efforts to enhance performance and improve overall application through put. SQL Server 2012 introduces a few key new features and improvements to assist you in that goal.
Security Outside the Database
Database security needs to improve, and while SQL Server continues to get better, there is more work to do. However there are plenty of security issues outside the database that also need to be addressed.
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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