SQL Server 2005 enhances support for large object (LOB) data types in ways that are sure to please programmers and DBAs. The enhancements provide a unified programming model for regular data types and LOBs and let you manipulate LOBs in a much easier and more flexible fashion than ever. This month, I discuss some enhancements related to LOBs and demonstrate their use. First I’ll describe the new MAX specifier that you can use for variable-length data types. Then I’ll discuss the WRIT...