Editors' Picks
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SQL Server high availability: Natural enemy of virtualization?
Do SQL Server high availability and virtualization go together or not? Find out if virtualization is a good option for you in this tip by Bob Sheldon.05 Jun 2013
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SQL Server 2014 due out in late 2013, in-memory OLTP a big feature
Microsoft announced that the next version of its database, SQL Server 2014, will have in-memory features and be generally available in late 2013.03 Jun 2013
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SQL Server virtualization: When it's just not a good idea
Virtualizing SQL Server is a good idea for many IT shops, but it's not for everyone. Robert Sheldon explains when it might not be a good choice.30 May 2013
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Can object storage systems be used with file-based apps?
Learn how to use applications such as Microsoft Exchange or SQL Server with object storage systems on the back end.16 May 2013
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SQL Server meets database application security
Make sure your SQL Server is secure by studying these general guidelines for secure database applications from SQL Server expert Roman Rehak.08 May 2013
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Useful SQL Server 2012 features to become familiar with
SQL Server expert Roman Rehak shares his favorite SQL Server 2012 features you might not yet know. Read this tip to learn more.25 Apr 2013
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Six top SQL Server 2012 management tools you should know about
Read this tip from Basit Farooq to learn which time-saving and job-improving SQL Server 2012 management tools you need to know about.22 Mar 2013
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Legacy file systems, away: Dealing with an unsupported file system
When the City of Aurora, Colo. heard that its legacy file system would no longer be supported, it had to act fast.18 Mar 2013
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Splitting SQL Server backups to multiple files
Splitting database backups helps save space and run your SQL Server backups more efficiently. Get tips for executing this from Ashish Kumar Mehta.11 Mar 2013
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HIPAA compliance and SQL Server: Tricks and tools of the trade
Find out which tools help attain HIPAA compliance. Lena Weiner profiles HIPAA pro Brandon Leach, who explains the steps needed to secure SQL Server.04 Mar 2013
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Staying hip to HIPAA regulations: How one DBA stays compliant
How do DBAs who adhere to HIPAA regulations get their jobs done while staying compliant? We asked DBA Brandon Leach for some pointers.22 Feb 2013
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Why you should think twice about Windows Azure SQL Database
Expert Serdar Yegulalp explains why Windows Azure SQL Database may not be such a great fit for your IT shop after all. Learn what to watch out for.15 Feb 2013
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Maximize SQL Server database performance by streamlining your data
Roman Rehak shows you some quick and easy ways to streamline and improve performance of your SQL Server databases.11 Feb 2013
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The pros and cons of virtualizing SQL Server environments
What are the pros and cons of virtualizing SQL Server environments? Basit Farooq takes you through the potential good, bad and the ugly.11 Feb 2013
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Little-known features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012
When it comes to Microsoft SQL Server 2012, it's easy to think you've seen it all. Andrew Novick shows Microsoft still has surprises up their sleeve.30 Jan 2013
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SQL Server Standard Edition: Why it's worth the cost
Should your IT shop consider a move to SQL Server Standard Edition? Expert Robert Sheldon explains the pros and cons you should know.30 Jan 2013
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More predictions on 2013 SQL Server trends from Denny Cherry
What can you expect from Microsoft in 2013? Find out which SQL Server trends can be anticipated this year from SQL Server expert Denny Cherry.16 Jan 2013
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Denny Cherry's 2013 predictions (and wishes) for SQL Server trends
What new developments will SQL Server users see in 2013? Expert Denny Cherry predicts SQL Server trends to expect this year.11 Jan 2013
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Basic SQL Server security best practices
Read this article by Ashish Kumar Mehta to learn the basic SQL Server security best practices everyone should know -- but many forget.09 Jan 2013
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Index tuning for the reluctant DBA
Many reluctant DBAs find index tuning intimidating. Read this article by Don Jones to learn why index tuning is a must for your SQL Server shop.21 Dec 2012