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SQL Server 2012 Guide
SQL Server 2012 Guide
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Purchasing hardware for SQL Server: What not to do
SQL Server performance depends on hardware, and what you buy can have a huge impact. Yet people make mistakes when purchasing hardware for SQL Server. Here are some of the worst. Feature
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Solid-state storage devices for SQL Server: Are they worth the cost?
Solid-state storage devices for SQL Server have been growing in popularity in recent years. But do their super-fast read speeds justify their super-high prices? Feature
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Stylish SQL Server hardware every well-dressed computer is wearing
You want your SQL Server computer in top shape, so dress it in the newest duds. Learn about the latest trends in SQL Server hardware and make your server the talk of the town. Feature
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SQL Server virtualization is inevitable: Get the right hardware
Buying hardware for SQL Server virtualization hosts entails some specialized shopping skills. Get some expert tips on what to look for. Feature
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Moving beyond SSIS: 5 third-party SQL Server tools for ETL
Sometimes an organizations data management needs surpass what SQL Server Integration Services can offer. Read on for an ETL tools comparison and find out which tool is best for your organization. Feature
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Three third-party tools for SQL Server you need to have
SQL Server is packaged with an array of management tools, but it’s not complete. Several third-party tools for SQL Server can help with monitoring, backup and capacity management. The 'Reluctant' DBA
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Microsoft SQL Server Tools Guide
Whichever SQL Server hammer or nail you may be looking for, there's a good chance you'll find the tool or utility you need in this guide. Check out some of the best native and third-party tools for Microsoft's database management systems. Learning Guide
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Change Manager 5.0
Change Manager 5.0 is a cross-platform SQL Server utility to identify database changes when migrating databases and diagnoses performance issues. New Product Showcase
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SQL diagnostic manager, version 5.6
SQL diagnostic manager, version 5.6, is a performance tuning tool that alerts administrators of health and availability issues across all SQL servers. New Product Showcase
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Microsoft gives tour of new release of SQL Server
Microsoft gave PASS Summit 2010 attendees a walk-through of its Denali SQL Server release, demoing its AlwaysOn, FileTable and expanded SQL Server Integration Services features. News | 11 Nov 2010
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Project Houston offers cloud alternative for SSMS
Microsoft’s new Silverlight-based app provides database management from a browser, a convenience that could be extended to non-cloud databases in time. News | 01 Sep 2010
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Configuring SSRS the easy way
Demystify the SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) configuration process. Get an overview of this tool and guidelines for how to set up each screen in SSRS from industry professional Roman Rehak. Tip
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ODBC drivers replacing OLE DB? Say what?
After years of telling SQL Server users to avoid ODBC in favor of OLE DB, Microsoft has suddenly reversed its position and advised going back to ODBC. Why? And what should you do about it? Tip
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Use PowerShell capabilities to improve your SQL Server administration
With SQL Server 2012, Microsoft has gone whole-hog SQL Server, with great PowerShell capabilities. But what’s the best way for a DBA to manage them? Read this tip from Don Jones to find out. Tip
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Microsoft MDS plucks DBAs from the data fracas
Microsoft MDS, or Master Data Services, aims to dissolve workplace arguments about whose data is correct, and it puts DBAs at a safe distance, expert Don Jones writes. Tip
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Before scaling up Microsoft SQL Server, a few questions
Scaling up SQL Server could give your database performance a boost. First, check that your hardware is doing all it can. Learn what questions to ask before you begin an upgrade. Tip
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Third-party tool for SQL Server outshines IntelliSense in SSMS
IntelliSense in SSMS is Microsoft’s answer to developer pleas. But there is competition from a third-party tool for SQL Server -- SQL Prompt. Tip
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Managing multiple SQL Servers the easy way
Managing multiple SQL Servers has made for some tedious work, and human error is never far behind. But fret not; there are plenty of third-party and Microsoft solutions that can lessen the pain. Tip
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Using file_guid as a unique identifier for SQL Server instances
DBAs can use the file_guid property to create a globally unique identifier for one or all of their SQL Servers by following a few simple steps. Tip
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Sysprep utility speeds up SQL Server 2008 R2 deployments
A Windows staple for years, the Sysprep tool has finally made its way over to the SQL Server world with the release of R2. Tip
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SQL Server tool alleviates documentation headaches
Many database pros dread the hassle of SQL documentation. Fortunately, the right tool can speed up and simplify the process considerably. Tip
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Top SQL Server resources
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ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability)
ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability) is an acronym and mnemonic device for learning and remembering the four primary attributes ensured to any transaction by a transaction manager (which is also called a transaction monitor). Definition
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data aggregation
Data aggregation is any process in which information is gathered and expressed in a summary form, for purposes such as statistical analysis. Definition
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Configuring SSRS the easy way
Demystify the SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) configuration process. Get an overview of this tool and guidelines for how to set up each screen in SSRS from industry professional Roman Rehak. Tip
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ODBC drivers replacing OLE DB? Say what?
After years of telling SQL Server users to avoid ODBC in favor of OLE DB, Microsoft has suddenly reversed its position and advised going back to ODBC. Why? And what should you do about it? Tip
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Use PowerShell capabilities to improve your SQL Server administration
With SQL Server 2012, Microsoft has gone whole-hog SQL Server, with great PowerShell capabilities. But what’s the best way for a DBA to manage them? Read this tip from Don Jones to find out. Tip
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SQL Server 2012 Guide
SQL Server 2012 Guide
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Microsoft MDS plucks DBAs from the data fracas
Microsoft MDS, or Master Data Services, aims to dissolve workplace arguments about whose data is correct, and it puts DBAs at a safe distance, expert Don Jones writes. Tip
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Purchasing hardware for SQL Server: What not to do
SQL Server performance depends on hardware, and what you buy can have a huge impact. Yet people make mistakes when purchasing hardware for SQL Server. Here are some of the worst. Feature
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Solid-state storage devices for SQL Server: Are they worth the cost?
Solid-state storage devices for SQL Server have been growing in popularity in recent years. But do their super-fast read speeds justify their super-high prices? Feature
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Stylish SQL Server hardware every well-dressed computer is wearing
You want your SQL Server computer in top shape, so dress it in the newest duds. Learn about the latest trends in SQL Server hardware and make your server the talk of the town. Feature
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SQL Server virtualization is inevitable: Get the right hardware
Buying hardware for SQL Server virtualization hosts entails some specialized shopping skills. Get some expert tips on what to look for. Feature
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Before scaling up Microsoft SQL Server, a few questions
Scaling up SQL Server could give your database performance a boost. First, check that your hardware is doing all it can. Learn what questions to ask before you begin an upgrade. Tip
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About Microsoft SQL Server Tools and Utilities
Having the right tools at your disposal means everything to the SQL Server DBA. This Microsoft SQL Server tools and utilities topic page features information on a variety of free tools for database admins designed to make their lives easier while at the same time improving SQL Server performance. Here you'll find details on free downloads and utilities for Microsoft SQL Server environments, as well as advice from fellow database administrators and developers on an array of useful T-SQL functions.