SQL Server Magazine August 2005

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The New Management Tools
Kalen Delaney and Ron Talmage explore SQL Server 2005's new management tools. Learn about merge replication in the real world, how to tame your tables, get some auditing advice from SQL Server guru Itzik Ben-Gan, and more!
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[Focus]

SQL Server 2005 Management Tools

The release of SQL Server 2005 brings lots of changes in every aspect of the product. Join Kalen Delaney and Ron Talmage on an exploration of the new management tools.




[Features]

Merge Replication in the Real World

If you're looking for an easy-to-use solution for your organization's high-availability and disaster-recovery needs, this real-world example can help you decide whether merge replication is a good choice for you.

Security in SSIS

SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS) still includes familiar security functions such as password encryption, but the approach has changed dramatically. Take a look at the new security features and learn how and when to use them.

Tame Your Tables

Are your tables out of control? This method lets you flexibly add tables to your database application while keeping your database structure manageable.




[SQL Server Savvy]

Check Out Microsoft's New-and-Improved SQL Server TechCenter

A few months ago, Microsoft launched a new-and-improved SQL Server TechCenter "designed to connect you with SQL Server-related resources from Microsoft and the broader SQL Server community."

Granular Timing Statistics From Profiler

If you want Profiler to show timings between 0 and 10 ms, all you have to do is tell your boss that you want to install a non-supported extended stored procedure that's based on non-supported technology from Microsoft Research.

Performing a Reverse DNS Lookup

You can use a simple technique that relies on xp_cmdshell to perform a reverse DNS lookup.

Simulating Parallel Plans

Is there a way to simulate a parallel plan on a uni-processor server for testing and development purposes?

Using Fields as Primary Keys

A quick query to find out whether two fields together are unique and if you can use the combination as a primary key.




[Editorial]

SQL Server 2005: The BI Release

Despite the slew of new features in other areas of the product, SQL Server 2005 could easily be known as "the BI release."




[Inside SQL Server]

Conditional Recompile

You can work around some of the drawbacks of conditionally recompiling stored procedures, but be careful when handling dynamic SQL.




[T-SQL Black Belt]

Auditing Advice

Dealing with auditing issues can be tricky, and you need to apply logic to come up with solutions. T-SQL master Itzik Ben-Gan offers these tips for audit triggers.




[New Products]

New Products, August 2005

Check out new and improved SQL Server–related products.




[SELECT TOP(X)]

T-SQL Temporary Table Tips

Temporary tables are a great T-SQL developer feature that lets you store and process intermediate results. Here are seven tips to help you manage the temporary tables your T-SQL procedures use.




[Preparing for SQL Server 2005]

A Report Builder for Everyone

Report Builder is an end-user reporting tool that lets business users create Reporting Services reports without using Visual Studio. Learn how this tools works and how it can simplify your life.




[Hands On]

Fast Indexing and Returns Enable Data Mining

A reader highlights his favorite product: SQL Turbo



 

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