During the last few articles, we have covered the basics of working with SQL server using the Server Management Objects (SMO) and PowerShell. We have covered things such as viewing the state of ...

SQL Server has a long list of roles for server, database, and applications that outline things like permissions, data selection and modification, and disk management. Examine how roles play a part ...

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features ...

SQL Server’s End of Life Puts the Spotlight on Database as a Service Many IT managers are already looking at the possibility of shifting workloads to cloud service providers.

SQL Trace is the heart of SQL Server 2000’s auditing capabilities. In fact, Microsoft resurrected SQL Trace, which had been downplayed in SQL Server 7.0, specifically to facilitate auditing.

That was all that was required to set up View Composer to use my database. [Click on image for larger view.] Figure 9. Entering database information. It's not terribly difficult to connect your ...

This excerpt from the upcoming book, SQL Server 2008 Administration in Action, introduces the role of service-level agreements (SLAs) as part of a DBA's overall strategy to maintaining reliable ...