Character Datatype Decisions
The type of datatypes that you use in your schema could impact the performance and the accuracy of your database.
Running a DTS Package from Query Analyzer
Can you run a DTS package from Query Analyzer...you sure can! Read how to integrate DTS, Jobs and Stored Procedures to run a DTS Package from Query Analyzer.
StarSQL 3.0 Configuration
In this article, you are shown how to configure StarSQL, which is one method to rapidly connect to DB2 databases.
Sweeping Up The Slackers
Have you ever worked with an application that forgot to close its connections? Ever run out of connections on your SQL Server and had to manually go remove the ones that are not in use? This article will present a technique for keeping the database clean.
Viewing Linked Servers' Meta Data
So, you've added a linked server and need information about it. There must be an easier way to fine information about your linked server and keep from walking to the server room.
The Data Mining Cluster Analysis Algorithm
Provides audience with information on cluster analysis algorithm.
Uncovering Linked Servers
A little known feature that SQL Server offers is linked servers. Linked servers give the developer the option to use distributed queries and are a vital part of SQL Server's scalability.
Service Pack 3 for SQL Server
This article will show you some of the common problems fixed in service pack 3 for SQL Server 7.0 and how to rollback.
Altering Replicated Tables
Need to make changes to table that is an article in a publication? Read this article to get step by step instructions on how to do it without doing a new snapshot!
DSN-Less Connections
Confused about the difference between using a DSN or DSN-less connection? This article by Andy warren explains the differences and offers some insight into when each is appropriate.
Blogs
Microsoft Fabric OneLake Shortcuts: When to Use Them and When Not To
By James Serra
An architecture scenario Imagine separate Sales, Finance, Shared Data, and Executive Analytics workspaces. Sales...
SQL Server Security Hardening Guide Using the DoD STIG Checklist
Security on your SQL Server is important. That doesn’t need any explaining. But where...
EightKB 2026: Registration is Open!
It’s that time of year again! EightKB is back on August 20th at 13:00...
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A Limited Startup
I add this parameter to SQL Server 2025 in the Configuration Manager:
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