The September 2008 Car Update
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
The September 2008 Car Update
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
How to Take Part in a Beta Test
A description of the things to avoid and do when involved with a beta test.
Cryptography in SQL Server
This white paper presents an overview of cryptographic functionality and discusses how this applies to authentication, signed procedures, permissions, and encryption. Because the target audience is the database professional and not necessarily security experts, the focus is on practical ways to use cryptography in SQL Server.
SQL Server database design disasters: What not to do
Inspired by what he recently found in some SQL Server shops, database architect Brian Walker shares advice for improved database design – and SQL Server performance.
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
Advanced XML Processing
Continuing on with his series on XML, Jacob Sebastian looks at some more advanced XML techniques in SQL Server 2005.
Making SSIS Connections Dynamic - SQL School Video
Integration Services is an ETL programming environment that gives you a tremendous number of options. In this video, MVP Brian Knight shows how you can change your connections dynamically.
Blogs
Expanding Your DBA Horizons: Installing PostgreSQL in a Home Lab
By gbargsley
Are you diversifying your DBA skillset? My recent job search made one thing clear:...
Back in the EU
By Steve Jones
I flew to Amsterdam last night and hopefully by the time this publishes I’ll...
The Feedback Multiplier: How Leaders Can Turn Input into Innovation
By Chris Yates
In every organization there is a hidden currency more valuable than capital, more enduring...
Forums
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Question of the Day
The New SQL Server 2025 Data type
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new data type designed to support similarity search and machine learning applications for AI applications. What is this new data type?
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