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Introduction to Change Data Capture in SQL Server 2008
Techguide SQL Server database consultant Tim Chapman takes a look at the new auditing features available in SQL Server 2008.
Tags: Databases, Server platforms, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Data, Database, Data Auditing, data capture, auditing, DDL
Setting up CDC in SQL Server 2008
Techguide Change Data Capture is a new native feature in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. Here's how to use it to easily set up data auditing on your SQL Server system.
Tags: Databases, Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Microsoft SQL Server, Table, Database, Raleigh, stored procedure, auditing, Chapman Co.
Making the choice between virtual and physical servers
Techguide "Virtualize everything" is a popular M.O. in IT these days, but there are times when physical servers make more sense.
Tags: Servers, Server platforms, Virtualization, Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Scott Lowe, Virtual Environment, Storage, Server, Hardware
Microsoft probing SQL Server vulnerability
News The vulnerability opens system to remote code execution but only affects certain versions of the database software.
Tags: Network security, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Security, Vulnerability, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Data Engine
Microsoft releases preview for next SQL Server
News Preview of the next version of Microsoft's database product, SQL Server 2008 R2, has been delivered to developers and will soon be made generally available.
Tags: Business applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Database, Community Technology Preview, Environment, Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, business intelligence, blog
Configuring SQL Mail in SQL Server 2000
Techguide Steven Warren provides a step-by-step guide on how you can configure SQL Mail in SQL Server 2000.
Tags: Servers, Server platforms, E-mail servers, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Backup, Database, SQL Mail, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, SQL
Microsoft issues Patch Tuesday DNS fix
News The company has released four security bulletins for July, including one that addresses a potentially serious DNS spoofing flaw affecting multiple vendors' products.
Tags: Security, Gentoo, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Vulnerability, Database, Bulletin, Ubuntu, Flaw
IBM extends solidDB database-accelerator tech
News The company has announced that its database acceleration cache software will soon work with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and Sybase.
Tags: Data Management, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Corp., IBM DB2, Database, Informix Dynamic Server, Informix Software, Server, Sybase Inc.
Vendor warns of 'Chinese' Web site attacks
News Security vendor ScanSafe has warned IT professionals of a fresh wave of SQL injection attacks.
Tags: Network security, Database management, Microsoft SQL Server, ScanSafe, Security, Yahoo! Inc., Attack, Password, Stock, SQL Injection
Microsoft repackages its software licenses
News Company announces two ways for small and midsize business to pay for application and server software usage, which aims to save customers up to 40 percent.
Tags: Software licensing, Software, New Orleans, software license, Environment, Server, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, IT Governance, IT investment
Microsoft fires up free tools for developers
News New WebsiteSpark program gives small Web design companies access to Microsoft tools and marketing support.
Tags: Business applications, Software, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft SQL Server, Tool, Developer, Microsoft Windows, marketing, Web Site, Web
Microsoft denies fault in hacks
News Attacks that have compromised half a million Web sites are not due to any new or unknown flaws in Microsoft IIS or SQL Server, according to the company's security response team.
Tags: Security, Hacking, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Malware, Site, Attack, Server, Microsoft Security Response Center, JavaScript
IBM's latest DB2 woos Oracle customers
News The company has released new versions of its DB2 database and InfoSphere Warehouse with an eye to picking up Oracle customers.
Tags: Databases, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., IBM DB2, database management system, database management, Database, Oracle Corp., Databases
Three tips for avoiding project estimating mistakes
Techguide Project cost oversights are incredibly common, but IT project managers can avoid estimating mistakes by being well prepared upfront. An expert offers some advice.
Tags: Project management, IT project management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Client, Project, project manager, Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Hardware
The 10 best IT certifications
Techguide Debatable or not, here are some of the accreditation that a technology consultant believes hold value for IT pros.
Tags: Certification, Personal development, Infrastructure/architecture management, IT project management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Certification, Security, Skill, Expertise
