Masking Data
As DBAs we go to great lengths to ensure the security of our production data. But what happens when it moves off of a production server?
Masking Data
As DBAs we go to great lengths to ensure the security of our production data. But what happens when it moves off of a production server?
Masking Data
As DBAs we go to great lengths to ensure the security of our production data. But what happens when it moves off of a production server?
The Stewardship Approach to Data Governance: Chapter 8
This is the eighth article in a continuing series, and this installment discusses the Data Steward Coordinator.
Backing Up a Database with SMO
In SQL Server 2005, the management object framework changed substantially from the DMO framework in prior verisons. Now we have SMO, RMO, and other .NET assemblies that can be used to manage SQL Server. New author Brandie Tarvin brings us a short look at how SMO can be used to perform one of those critical tasks in SQL Server.
Simple Method for Importing Ragged files
This article explains how to import text files using SSIS in those cases where the text files have different formatted data on different rows. The solution recommended involves minimal coding and is highly maintainable.
Terry-bites
A new technology could be a boon for database servers, dramatically increasing the amount of memory available for SQL Server.
Dreams of the Future
Steve Jones looks ahead to an interesting trip for the future of a couple of technical geeks.
Dreams of the Future
Steve Jones looks ahead to an interesting trip for the future of a couple of technical geeks.
Dreams of the Future
Steve Jones looks ahead to an interesting trip for the future of a couple of technical geeks.
Blogs
The DIY Cost of Masking Test Data For Smaller Organizations
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve tried hard to do in database development situations if...
T-SQL Tuesday #196 – Two risky career decisions I made
By DataOnWheels
The T-SQL Tuesday topic this month comes James Serra. What career risks have you...
T-SQL Tuesday #192: What career risks have you taken?
This T-SQL Tuesday is hosted by the one and only James Serra – literally...
Forums
XACT_ABORT being set to ON by web services
We have two "identical" instances of an ASP.NET web service (or so I have...
OPENQUERY Flexibility
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A Full Shutdown
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Question of the Day
OPENQUERY Flexibility
Which of these are valid OPENQUERY() uses?
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