Work Around Errors in Database Web Apps
ne of the issues you face when building Web applications is handling the errors you encounter when interacting with a back-end database. I was recently working with someone to create a new Web site with SQL Server™, ActiveX® Data Objects (ADO), and ASP. Lots of little things came up that I thought were worth sharing with MIND readers, so I'll focus this column on what I learned from this experience and the solutions to many of the problems I faced.
Quarter of a Century Competition on P2P
P2P, the programmer's resource centre from Wrox Press, reached a milestone of 25,000 subscribers this week. To celebrate this fact, Wrox are giving away $1000 worth of books and ASPToday subscriptions in a free prize draw. For more details on how to enter, please visit: http://p2p.wrox.com/25k.asp. The draw will be made on July 16th.
SQL Server 2000 Trigger Enhancements
This article by Neil Boyle looks at the enhancements to triggers that SQL Server 2000 brings.
The Software Conspiracy
This book discusses some of the issues that exist today in software. A good read for anyone developing software.
Using Stored Procedures in SQL Server
If you’re a programmer, you know that SQL is becoming more and more prevalent. Here’s a guide to one of its basic building blocks the stored procedure.
Career Advice for DBAs
Looking to advance your career? Trying to get started as a DBA? Some advice from a DBA with ten years working with SQL Server
Blogs
The GO Barrier: Why SSMS Multi-Server Query Waits for the Slowest Connection
By Zikato
I deployed a schema change to 30 servers using multi-server query and deploy-at-low-priority. Small...
10 Things I Hate About Fabric Deployment Pipelines— And Some Alternatives
Fabric deployment pipelines look like they solve CI/CD for Fabric content, especially for people...
The Book of Redgate: Evidence
By Steve Jones
We aren’t the only company that does this, but Redgate Software does try to...
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Question of the Day
Transaction Log Truncation
In SQL Server 2025, where can I find information about items that prevent or delay the transaction log truncation?
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