http://www.sqlmag.com/authors/author/author/5300589/rss/5300589en-USFri, 25 May 2012 11:00:55 GMTFri, 25 May 2012 11:00:55 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/tsql3/winning-the-fragmentation-battle
By Morris Lewis
Table and database-file fragmentation are performance-killers that require ongoing vigilance to keep them in check. Learn about one DBA’s creative methods for troubleshooting and fixing these problems.]]>Morris LewisWed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/tsql3/winning-the-fragmentation-battlehttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/tsql3/relevant-t-sql-stored-procedures
By Morris Lewis
Here’s a brief guide to the stored procedures mentioned in the main article as well as a few additional ones that the author used in his fragmentation solution.]]>Morris LewisThu, 29 Dec 2005 10:31:17 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/tsql3/relevant-t-sql-stored-procedureshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/encryption2/buyer-s-guide-backup-and-restore-software
By Morris Lewis
Backup and recovery software offers fabulous new features to help you work safer and faster; but which software is best for you? Use this handy guide to narrow down your choices.]]>Morris LewisTue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/encryption2/buyer-s-guide-backup-and-restore-softwarehttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/performance/lab-report-litespeed-and-ultrabac
By Morris Lewis
For database backup, Imceda LiteSpeed for SQL Server and UltraBac give you backup to a hard disk and good data compression. LiteSpeed might be the fastest database-backup software, but UltraBac offers strong management capabilities.]]>Morris LewisTue, 24 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/performance/lab-report-litespeed-and-ultrabachttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/looking-forward
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis reflects on his tenure as a contributor to CertTutor.net UPDATE and reviews many of the lessons of the past 2 years.]]>Morris LewisFri, 27 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/looking-forwardhttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/packet-filtering/how-to-build-a-snort-server
By Morris Lewis
IDSs are an important part of any network. One free, open-source tool for implementing an IDS is Snort.]]>Morris LewisTue, 17 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/packet-filtering/how-to-build-a-snort-serverhttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/mcsd-net-worth-the-trouble-
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis wonders whether the new MCSD.NET certification is worth pursuing. ]]>Morris LewisFri, 13 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/mcsd-net-worth-the-trouble-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/training/trying-something-new
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis offers his suggestions for getting the most out of Web-based seminar training and describes what kinds of training are best suited for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. ]]>Morris LewisFri, 30 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training/trying-something-newhttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/adapting-from-c-learning-to-e-learning
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis explains that to evaluate e-training options, you should first consider the basic facts of adult learning.]]>Morris LewisFri, 02 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/adapting-from-c-learning-to-e-learninghttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/changes
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis describes how the training and certification business has changed over the past 2 years. ]]>Morris LewisFri, 19 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/changeshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/dns/guard-your-data-with-kerberos
By Morris Lewis
All security operations in SQL Server depend on authentication and authorization. Kerberos authentication, the Windows 2000 default, offers identification of both the client and the server.]]>Morris LewisWed, 26 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/dns/guard-your-data-with-kerberoshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/encryption2/ipsec-vs-kerberos
By Morris Lewis
Examine the strengths and weaknesses of each encryption method for the best security.]]>Morris LewisWed, 26 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/encryption2/ipsec-vs-kerberoshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/how-many-certifications-are-enough-
By Morris Lewis
Apparently, Microsoft’s success with its certification program has spawned a new industry--certification.]]>Morris LewisFri, 21 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/how-many-certifications-are-enough-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/the-cost-of-ignorance
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis describes potential costs that companies might incur when they slash their training budgets too far.]]>Morris LewisFri, 07 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/the-cost-of-ignorancehttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/is-quality-job-one-
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis discusses ways to evaluate quality when considering different training options.]]>Morris LewisFri, 24 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/is-quality-job-one-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/sharing-your-expertise
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis encourages readers to take a survey and help shape a new certification.]]>Morris LewisMon, 13 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/sharing-your-expertisehttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/a-buyers-market
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis offers suggestions for getting the most for your training dollars in today’s market.]]>Morris LewisFri, 26 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/a-buyers-markethttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/security/keeping-up-with-the-black-hats24436
By Morris Lewis
You need to stay on top of new technology to do your job well. Morris Lewis, Guest Editor, shares his view about the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) security certification and how it can help you keep a step ahead of the Black Hats.]]>Morris LewisWed, 13 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/security/keeping-up-with-the-black-hats24436http://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/keeping-up-with-the-black-hats
By Morris Lewis
Keeping Up with the Black Hats]]>Morris LewisFri, 08 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/keeping-up-with-the-black-hatshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/adding-a-bit-of-reality-to-certification
By Morris Lewis
Morris Lewis discusses the Global Information Assurance Certification’s (GIAC’s) Security Engineer certification. ]]>Morris LewisFri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/adding-a-bit-of-reality-to-certification