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Understanding SQL Server Reporting Services Authentication

 

Understanding SQL Server Reporting Services Authentication

Configuring authentication in SSRS isn't always a straightforward task because it occurs at multiple points and involves multiple technologies. This guide will show you the basics so that you can get started.


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Partitioned Tables v. Partitioned Views–Why are they even still around?

Question: Partitioned tables were the new shiny feature in SQL Server 2005 – why are partitioned views even still available? Are there any benefits that they provide? Answer: This is actually a...

My SAN admin wants to put my transaction logs on FAST storage. Should we?

No... Oh you wanted more information than that? OK Here goes......

SQL Server Database Corruption Part II: Simulating Corruption

In my last post I provided an overview of what SQL Server database corruption is – and how it’s almost always caused by problems at the IO subsystem (or disk) level. However, while it’s all fine and...


SQL Server Trends in 2008

Learn which Microsoft and third-party products will have the tools you need to stay on top of SQL Server development, administration, and business intelligence (BI) challenges in the coming year....

5 Tips for Developing SQL Server Integration Services Packages

These five tips help you avoid a few frustrations that might arise when developing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages so you keep your development efforts moving forward....

Understanding SQL Server Reporting Services Authentication

Configuring authentication in SSRS isn't always a straightforward task because it occurs at multiple points and involves multiple technologies. This guide will show you the basics so you can get...


Small Code Changes, Big SQL Server Performance Improvements

Learn how you can replace a scalar-valued user-defined functions (UDFs) call with actual code to greatly improve SQL Server performance....

The Flooding in Thailand Is A Real Problem

An awful lot of rain half way around the world is keeping me from getting hard drives delivered to a data center in New Jersey. ...

Transaction log corruption and backups

Question: I came across a situation where a transaction log backup failed because of corruption in the transaction log. One of my colleagues put the database offline and then online and problem went...


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SQL Server Database Corruption Part I : What Is Corruption

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Will Apple’s iBooks 2 Revolutionize the SQL Server Book and Training Market?

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Understanding SQL Server Reporting Services Authentication

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The Flooding in Thailand Is A Real Problem

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