Using the Best

Checking the Job Status on Multiple Servers

Keeping track of the jobs you have running across all your servers can be a challenge these days with fewer and fewer employees. New author Sivakumar Mahalingam brings us an article that shows one way to accomplish this task.

Had this been an actual emergency….

Rodney Landrum has lived through several simulated emergencies and one real one, in the form of Hurricane Ivan. The tests do not adequately prepare you for the real thing. Real emergencies bring tension, exhaustion and hunger pangs. Simulations bring lethargy, pre-determined end times, and warm pizza.

Happy Labor Day 2009

It's a holiday in the US and Steve Jones takes a day off with a blooper reel for the editorial.

Happy Labor Day 2009

It's a holiday in the US and Steve Jones takes a day off with a blooper reel for the editorial.

Happy Labor Day 2009

It's a holiday in the US and Steve Jones takes a day off with a blooper reel for the editorial.

Migrating down in SQL Server

In this edition of the SQL Server Mailbag, database expert Denny Cherry tackles reader questions dealing with concerns over downgrading from SQL Server Enterprise to Standard edition, installing SSIS on a second server and more.

SQL Server Security Audit (Part 3) - Operating System Level Audit

The final part of the Security Audit series examines how to secure the Windows Server operating system.

Protecting the Encryption Keys

When you deal with encryption in your database, Steve Jones thinks you add a layer of complexity to your backup and recovery process. Do you agree? Answer today's poll.

Getting started with SQL Server Management Objects (SMO)

In this tip, I am going to discuss how you can get started with SMO and how you can programmatically manage a SQL Server instance with your choice of programming language.