<![CDATA[Latest Content by Dawn Cyr]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/authors/author/author/5037145/rss/5037145en-USFri, 25 May 2012 10:27:48 GMTFri, 25 May 2012 10:27:48 GMT<![CDATA[Continuous Data Protection]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/continuous-data-protection-cdp/continuous-data-protection
By Dawn Cyr
CDP isn’t just for the enterprise anymore—vendors are stepping up to provide continuous data protection that even SMBs might consider, thanks to lower cost solutions and creative licensing levels. ]]>
Dawn CyrWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/continuous-data-protection-cdp/continuous-data-protection
<![CDATA[Simplify XML Conversion]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/simplify-xml-conversion
By Dawn Cyr
Simplify XML Conversion]]>
Dawn CyrThu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/simplify-xml-conversion
<![CDATA[New Type of Database Vulnerability on the Rise]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/security/new-type-of-database-vulnerability-on-the-rise
By Dawn Cyr
New Type of Database Vulnerability on the Rise]]>
Dawn CyrWed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/security/new-type-of-database-vulnerability-on-the-rise
<![CDATA[A Holistic View of High Availability]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/a-holistic-view-of-high-availability
By Dawn Cyr
You can’t maintain high availability just at the server level. A holistic view takes into account all the factors that can affect your server environment.]]>
Dawn CyrMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/a-holistic-view-of-high-availability
<![CDATA[A New Pill for Your SSIS ETL Headaches]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/data-management/a-new-pill-for-your-ssis-etl-headaches
By Dawn Cyr
A new Visual Studio plug-in component solves ETL problems with unstructured and semi-structured data.]]>
Dawn CyrWed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/data-management/a-new-pill-for-your-ssis-etl-headaches
<![CDATA[Simplify Your CDP Purchase]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/simplify-your-cdp-purchase
By Dawn Cyr
A simplified architecture and pricing structure brings this CDP solution within reach of midsized businesses.]]>
Dawn CyrThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/simplify-your-cdp-purchase
<![CDATA[SQL Server DBAs Are a Hot Commodity]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/data-management/sql-server-dbas-are-a-hot-commodity
By Dawn Cyr
SQL Server DBAs Are a Hot Commodity]]>
Dawn CyrTue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/data-management/sql-server-dbas-are-a-hot-commodity
<![CDATA[Database Pros: Stay Vigilant]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/database-pros-stay-vigilant
By Dawn Cyr
Imperva execs provide insight into potential security vulnerabilities that database pros may see in the coming year.]]>
Dawn CyrThu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/database-pros-stay-vigilant
<![CDATA[SQL Server Pros Keep On Innovating]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2005/sql-server-pros-keep-on-innovating
By Anne Grubb
The winners of this year’s SQL Server Magazine Innovators contest epitomize ingenuity, developing fresh solutions to business problems ranging from change management to scheduling overtime.]]>
Anne GrubbMon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2005/sql-server-pros-keep-on-innovating
<![CDATA[Last Rites for a Beloved Server]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2005/last-rites-for-a-beloved-server
By Anne Grubb
One of our 2006 SQL Server Magazine Innovators contest winners brought levity to his workplace by developing SQL Server Funeral Services, a procedure that lets users bid adieu to a decommissioned server.]]>
Anne GrubbMon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2005/last-rites-for-a-beloved-server
<![CDATA[What Makes YOU an Expert?]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/fundamental/what-makes-you-an-expert-
By Dawn Cyr
Our annual salary survey respondents tell us how they acquire the knowledge that sets them apart from the average DBA. We also highlight how your salary stacks up with your peers for this year.]]>
Dawn CyrMon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/fundamental/what-makes-you-an-expert-
<![CDATA[Microsoft Announces Plans for Summer CTP of SQL Server Everywhere Edition]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/microsoft-announces-plans-for-summer-ctp-of-sql-server-everywhere-edition
By Dawn Cyr
Microsoft Announces Plans for Summer CTP of SQL Server Everywhere Edition]]>
Dawn CyrThu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/news2/microsoft-announces-plans-for-summer-ctp-of-sql-server-everywhere-edition
<![CDATA[Meet the Innovators!]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/replication/meet-the-innovators-
By Anne Grubb
The right mix of technical skill, creativity, and common sense produced three winning solutions in the 2005 SQL Server Magazine Innovators Awards. Read about them here. ]]>
Anne GrubbTue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/replication/meet-the-innovators-
<![CDATA[New Products, January 2006]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/auditing/new-products-january-2006
By Dawn Cyr
Check out new and improved SQL Server–related products.]]>
Dawn CyrTue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/auditing/new-products-january-2006
<![CDATA[Up All Night]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/up-all-night
By Dawn Cyr
Regardless of whether respondents felt empowered by their daily challenges or overwhelmed by them, they all acknowledged the challenges exist. Here are some of the job stresses that keep you up at night.]]>
Dawn CyrTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/up-all-night
<![CDATA[IT Needs Women]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/it-needs-women
By Dawn Cyr
Despite facing ongoing gender-related challenges in their traditionally male-dominated careers, women report a high level of job satisfaction.]]>
Dawn CyrTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/it-needs-women
<![CDATA[It's What You Make IT]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/business-intelligence/it-s-what-you-make-it
By Dawn Cyr
This year’s survey respondents reveal what makes database pros happy, what challenges they face, and how they see IT roles changing.]]>
Dawn CyrMon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/business-intelligence/it-s-what-you-make-it
<![CDATA[Simple Audit Solution Provides Tight Security]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/auditing/simple-audit-solution-provides-tight-security
By Dawn Cyr
A reader highlights his favorite product: Audit DB.]]>
Dawn CyrWed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/auditing/simple-audit-solution-provides-tight-security
<![CDATA[Tool Proves That Value Doesn’t Always Have a Price Tag]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/administration-tools2/tool-proves-that-value-doesn-t-always-have-a-price-tag
By Dawn Cyr
A reader highlights his favorite product: DTSBackup 2000]]>
Dawn CyrTue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/administration-tools2/tool-proves-that-value-doesn-t-always-have-a-price-tag
<![CDATA[New Products, November 2005]]>http://www.sqlmag.com/article/alerting-and-notification/new-products-november-2005
By Dawn Cyr
Check out new and improved SQL Server–related products.]]>
Dawn CyrTue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/alerting-and-notification/new-products-november-2005