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Michael D. Reilly

Michael D. Reilly is a former contributing editor for SQL Server Magazine and Windows & .NET Magazine, an MCSE, and an MCT.


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Multiserver Task Administration

By Michael D. Reilly, 03/27/2002

With multiserver task capability, you can set up a backup or database-maintenance task on one server and run it on multiple servers. Here's how to set up multiserver tasks and ...

Before and After

By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/25/2002

Before you upgrade your SQL Server 6.5 system, you need to prepare. After the upgrade, you can take several steps to utilize SQL Server 2000's new features.

New in 2000

By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/25/2002

Here are some new features of SQL Server 2000 that you need to be aware of before you migrate your databases.

Move Up to SQL Server 2000

By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/24/2002

If you've been putting off upgrading your SQL Server 6.5 databases, now is the time to bring them into the twenty-first century. Don't miss our tips, tricks, and advice about how ...

Upgrading from SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2000

By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/24/2002

Upgrading from SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2000 is much less of a hassle than upgrading from SQL Server 6.5. Here's what you need to know.

Creating SQL Server Databases

By Michael D. Reilly, 12/19/2001

If database administration has been recently added to your list of duties, you'll appreciate these step-by-step instructions about how to create and maintain SQL Server 2000 and ...

Top 11 Backup Tips

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2001

SQL Server's native backup and restore utility is powerful and reliable. Here are 11 best practices to help you make the most effective use of this capability.

Recovery Models

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2001

Here's the scoop on SQL Server 2000's recovery models and how to use them effectively.

Installing SQL Server

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/14/2001

Are you a network administrator who has recently become a database administrator, too? Here's your guide to setting up SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 7.0.

SQL Server 7.0 Installation Procedures

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/14/2001

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up SQL Server 7.0.

All About Stored Procedures

By Michael D. Reilly, 10/22/2000

Tips for SQL Server certification exams

Restoring Databases

By Michael D. Reilly, 09/24/2000

Planning and practice can ensure a smooth, efficient restore when the inevitable happens.

Practice Questions--Restoring Databases

By Michael D. Reilly, 09/18/2000

Test your knowledge of restore processes.

Answers to Practice Questions--Restoring Databases

By Michael D. Reilly, 09/18/2000

Check your answers to the practice questions.

Practice Questions—Backup Strategies

By Michael D. Reilly, 09/12/2000

Test your knowledge about SQL Server's backup process.

Answers to Practice Questions—Backup Strategies

By Michael D. Reilly, 09/12/2000

Check your answers to the practice questions.

Introducing SQL Server Security

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/31/2000

Learn how SQL Server logins, server roles, database roles, and permissions help you protect your enterprise data.

The Transaction Log

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2000

Before you can plan an effective backup and restore strategy, you need to understand the interaction among SQL Server's transaction log, checkpoints, and automatic recovery ...

Setting the Record Straight

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2000

Contrary to SQL Server Books Online, SQL Server 7.0 checkpoints write all changed pages to disk immediately.

Practice Questions--The Transaction Log

By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2000

Test your knowledge about SQL Server's transaction log, checkpoints, and automatic recovery process.