SQL Server Magazine September 1998
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SQL Server 7.0
SQL Server 7.0 includes significant changes to improve its scalability, performance, and ease of use. To achieve these changes, Microsoft went back to the drawing board and made substantial improvements to the software's core database engine. This month, Windows NT Magazine takes a close look at several of SQL Server 7.0's new features, including improved data warehousing and OLAP support, enhanced data access, new tools and wizards for performing day-to-day administrative tasks, and support for the Windows 9x platform.
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[Focus]
SQL Server 7.0 is almost ready. What can you expect in this release? Learn how you can put SQL Server 7.0's new scalability, ease-of-use, and data wharehousing features to use.
By Michael Otey
[Feature]
A step-by-step description of how to build and secure your NT Web Server.
By Mark Joseph Edwards
Find out how an application will perform before you buy it, or troubleshoot slow applications with this handy NT Server tool.
By Toby J. Velte
This VB application lets you monitor remote servers' services from your desktop.
By Bob Hyland
Learn how you can implement developers' tools such as IIS 4.0 Script Debugger and Visual InterDev 6.0 Script Debugger in your enterprise environment to troubleshoot ASP applications.
By Ken Spencer
Use NT as a platform for Domino Server to run Lotus Notes.
By Chad M. Amberg
This example migration provides a broad overview of basic steps midsized businesses can take to upgrade NT networking.
By Douglas Toombs
Learn how to optimize your Outlook performance on your Exchange server.
By Frank Gladysz , et al.
The right tools greatly simplify connectivity and migration between Notes and Exchange.
By Tony Redmond
Find out what types of applications are NT compatibles, and learn how to optimize Win32 applications.
By Mark Mosher
Are your systems ready for the new century? Here are eight steps to help you begin evaluating and preparing your enterprise for the Year 2000.
By Jane Morrill
[Reader Challenge]
Solve this month's Windows NT problem and get the change to win $100 or a copy of one of the author's books about NT. Prior month's winner is announced at bottom of page.
By Kathy Ivens
[Reader to Reader]
Share your NT discoveries, comments, problems, solutions, and experiences with products and reach out to other Windows NT Magazine readers (including Microsoft).
By Readers
[Editorial]
Can Windows NT be a one-size-fits-all solution?
By Mark Smith
[En Garde]
Mark Minasi looks at why Windows innovations are the high-tech emperor's new clothes.
By Mark Minasi
[Internals]
Look closely at the internal data structures NT uses to keep track of the state of memory.
By Mark Russinovich
[Product Reviews]
High performance and easy access make the Dell Precision WorkStation 410 and easy choice for the Windows NT desktop.
By Brian Gallagher
High performance with a low price tag make this a good corporate desktop system with Pentium II speed.
By Brian Gallagher
The Digital PC 5510 performs like a high-priced workstation. The speed will save you time, and the easy access case, DMI capabilities, and bundled software help justify the cost.
By Mark Joseph Edwards
If you manage an enterprise environment and require the full capabilities of a job-control system, consider Event Control Server 5.0 for control batch processing around the clock.
By Michael P. Deignan
Powerful RAID in a small, flexible package.
By Jonathan Cragle
A desktop array with three IBM 8.4GB hard disks.
By Jonathan Cragle
Security software that tests NT.
By Mark Joseph Edwards
The OmniRAID Cluster Array lets you configure your storage space in any environment.
By Jonathan Cragle
[Lab Notes]
Despite the options available for connecting computer hardware devices, the Lab Guys can't find two that are compatible.
By Brian Gallagher
[Inside Out]
Does making Registry changes and adding service packs after every unattended NT installation irritate you? Here's how to incorporate those changes into your NT setup?
By Mark Minasi
[Getting Started with NT]
Understanding NT's domain models and how to use trust relationships will help you configure your enterprise network.
By Michael D. Reilly
[Scripting Solutions]
The new kit will significantly affect the Windows NT and Perl communities.
By Bob Wells
[SQL Server Savvy]
Find out about row-estimation, bcp and money datatypes, SQL Server Internet Connector, service pack identification, CHECKPOINT anomalies, NTFS vs. FAT, advanced configuration options, SQL Server on NT Workstation, the 2620 error, and clustered indexes.
By Brian Moran , et al.
[This Old Resource Kit]
Installation cleanups get easier with three utilities.
By Mark Minasi
[Tricks & Traps]
Find out about backing up an Exchange database, moving an existing NT installation from an EIDE disk to a SCSI disk, and getting PowerPoint's autocorrect and spell checking features to work in NT.
By Bob Chronister
[News Analysis]
This department focuses on what's new in operating systems, hardware, software, support, scalability, the enterprise and Windows NT's take on the trends in the marketplace.
By Craig Barth
[Lab Feature]
Find out how Microsoft comes up with its pie-in-the-sky performance numbers, and learn whether 8-way systems are really scalable.
By John Enck
Essbase gives you an idea of what OLAP servers can do for you.
By Karen Watterson
In the second part of a series of reviews of computer-based training self-study programs for MCSE certification, the Lab looks at four sample-examination products.
By Michael P. Deignan
Videoconferencing is quickly gaining popularity. See what Windows NT-compatible cameras and broadcasting software can do for you.
By Brian Gallagher
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