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Jam session at Microsoft TechEd proves geeks can have fun too
Our associate editor, Lena J. Weiner, went to a jam session at Microsoft TechEd on a specific quest: to prove that geeks are the biggest party animals. Read this article to see what she discovered.27 Jun 2012
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Three SQL Server tips Denny Cherry wants you to know
Which SQL Server technologies are hot right now? What does a SQL expert wish you knew about SQL Server? Hint: BI and data growth have a lot to do with it.26 Jun 2012
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Microsoft SQL Server tools: Native is nice
What are the SQL Server tools provided by Microsoft? Expert Denny Cherry explains what the native tools are and why they’re useful.19 Jun 2012
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Back up SQL Server to SQL Azure? Some have their fingers crossed
With Microsoft broadcasting the importance of its cloud computing platform, some SQL Server pros want to use the cloud database service as a backup to their on-premises SQL Server databases.12 Jun 2012
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Six SQL bulk copy command gotchas
BCP is a great native tool, but it does have a few limitations. SQL Server expert Serdar Yegulalp discusses some problems and how to avoid them.11 Jun 2012
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TechEd 101: Scoring some ice cream
Knowing your way around the monstrous Microsoft show isn’t always easy, but three show veterans give their take on what works.11 Jun 2012
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Technology Priorities for 2012
Each year TechTarget surveys thousands of IT professionals around the world on their company’s forecasts for the coming year. As IT budgets continue through the strain of trying to align themselves...07 Jun 2012
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Power View packs ample ways of seeing SQL Server business intelligence
Data can be viewed in any number of ways using Microsoft’s new BI tool, according to expert Robert Sheldon. But the application does have its limitations.07 Jun 2012
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Ahead of TechEd, Microsoft speaks on SQL Server 2012, Amazon RDS
Mark Kromer gives tips on what he thinks will be the best sessions at Microsoft TechEd 2012, and also comments on SQL Server in the cloud and a recent Amazon announcement.06 Jun 2012
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SQL Server Power View makes BI reporting look simple
SQL Server 2012’s business intelligence tool puts report building in users’ hands. Read this tip from expert Robert Sheldon to how to get started.05 Jun 2012