Never offend a captive audience

Write what you choose to when the reader can, in turn, choose not to read your work; but when you are writing about Technology, you have a captive audience. They need to read your work to keep abreast of the technology. Don't gratuitously offend them. It is not the action of a gentleman, D____it!

Quick and Dirty DR Solution Using Robocopy

This article covers how to use robocopy with SQL Server Agent to copy database backup files to another server.

Extracting and Loading SharePoint Data in SQL Server Integration Services

The SharePoint List Source and Destination Sample available on Codeplex provides an optimized solution with an easy-to-use interface for getting data out of or into a SharePoint list. The sample also includes an API for accomplishing these tasks efficiently outside of SQL Server Integration Services.

ETL

Today we have an editorial that was originally published on Aug 31, 2006 as Steve is traveling at DevConnections. It still seems relevant, so answer the poll this week.

Five Things (We Bet) You Didn't Know About Subversion Webinar - Rescheduled for November 8th

Rescheduled for November 8th, 2011 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Come and learn The Truth about Migration to and Administration for Apache Subversion. CollabNet, Subversion founder and corporate sponsor, and Red Gate Software, number one in SQL source management using any SCM system, want to share five powerful truths about Subversion that will fortify your decision to leave VSS behind.

If you were registered for the original event, please re-register for the new date.

Options to not replicate SQL Server DELETE commands

I have transactional replication configured in my production environment. The business team has requested that I do not replicate delete operations on certain articles. In this tip we look at a couple of options to not replicate DELETE commands.

Laptop Boy Scouts

This editorial was originally published on Jan 10, 2007. Steve is at DevConnections, so it is being republished. This piece talks about laptop security when you are working in a public place.

Raw Materials - Performance Acceleration

Sometimes it's best to keep your secrets to yourself.

Removing TDE

Enabling TDE is simple to do, but it can be more complex when you look to remove the feature from SQL Server. Steve Perry brings you a procedure you can use to help you.

Do you test your SQL?

Red Gate is doing some research into SQL testing tools. If you can spare a moment to complete a short survey, or if you're interested in being part of the early access program, please click here.