In SQL Server 2008, Microsoft introduced SQL Server Audit. This is much better than anything we had before, and is likely to meet the needs of all but the largest, or most highly-regulated industries. SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition includes all of the features, whereas SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition only provides a subset. What is most attractive about it, is that it is easy to administer, as Thomas LaRock explains.
There are many ways to invest in yourself and Steve Jones reminds us of one in today's editorial.
There are many ways to invest in yourself and Steve Jones reminds us of one in today's editorial.
There are many ways to invest in yourself and Steve Jones reminds us of one in today's editorial.
The problems with Windows 7 downloads were blamed on SQL Server. Steve Jones thinks this was a huge mistake.
Using an audit table to rollback changes to data might be a nice addition to many applications. David McKinney's new series looks at how you can use this data for RollBack or RollForward.
In this tip I provide a script with a few parameters that need to be setup to configure and turn on both of these features.
For all of those whom are interested in SSIS performance, we have posted a new SQL video series about how to design and tune your SSIS packages for performance.
As I've mentioned in earlier posts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) I've engaged speaking and networking Don Gabor to help me build my skills. I recently had my second coaching session and wanted to share more of what I've learned so far.
How can you measure someone's DBA skills? Steve Jones comments on a new technique that someone suggested to him.
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Once again there were a number of Microsoft Build announcements related to data and...
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