The Energizer Bunny
Energizer, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, is looking to have Microsoft host much of their infrastructure.
The Energizer Bunny
Energizer, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, is looking to have Microsoft host much of their infrastructure.
The Energizer Bunny
Energizer, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, is looking to have Microsoft host much of their infrastructure.
Power and Deception of CTEs
A performance problem with a CTE based stored procedure, opened the developers eyes to a whole new world
The Full Potential of SQL 2000
Attending a conference and hearing about all the latest and greatest new features is a bit like spending holiday sampling exotic seafood and imbibing strange new cocktails. When you return, you're decidedly in the mood for a pie and a pint of beer.
The Wild Fringes of SQL Server Development
We can now clearly see two opposing trends in the way SQL Server is being used in applications. The dumb database brigade regards SQL Server as simply a 'data dump'. The 'database fanatics' think SQL Server on its own can meet the needs of all but the most demanding applications. Can these opposing trends be reconciled? Tony Davis would like to think so.
Configuring Transport Encryption in SQL Server 2005 Express Service Broker Conversation
In the recent installments of our "SQL Server 2005 Express Edition" series we have been discussing mechanisms that facilitate authentication of distributed systems participating in Service Broker conversations. This article discusses use of digital certificates in encrypting their content on the transport level.
SQL Server Index Basics
Given the fundamental importance of indexes in databases, it always comes as a surprise how often the proper design of indexes is neglected. It often turns out that the programmer understands detail, but not the broad picture of what indexes do. Bob Sheldon comes to the rescue with a simple guide that serves either to remind or educate us all!
Blogs
Funny Money: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
While wandering around the documentation looking for some Question of the Day topics, I...
Why Database AI Agents need Layers?
By Arun Sirpal
Third part in my Ai series with databases. When building AI solutions within the...
Un-Migrating From the Cloud: T-SQL Tuesday #199
By Steve Jones
This month we have a very interesting invitation from Koen Verbeeck. He has hosted...
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Stairway to Reliable Database Deployments Level 4 – Preparing for Production Deployment
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Secure Communications
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Question of the Day
Secure Communications
As of June 2026, what is the best version of TLS to use with SQL Server?
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