How best to manage the 'babies' on a team

Not everyone is easy to work with. If they were, managers would have infinitely easier jobs. You might think you work with a bunch of babies, but it's up to you to find ways to make your team work...

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Find and dissect errors with SQL Server's built-in bug hunter

Debugging is a necessary evil of software development. Luckily, tools are available to make the process less painful. Microsoft provides the SQL Server Debug Interface to streamline SQL development.

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VB tips: Making windows transparent in 2000 and XP

The WS_EX_TRANSPARENT and the WS_EX_LAYERED attributes in VB6 let you create transparent windows, which can save screen space. We give you plenty of code samples to help you make your way through...

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Project failures are less common than you think

Whether your project succeeds or fails depends largely on how you and your company define success and failure. Take a look at what goes into creating that definition and then reevaluate your own...

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C# programmers will enjoy new book on .NET database access

Making the transition to ADO.NET is often a painful process. This book provides everything needed to take full advantage of the new platform with plenty of real-world examples using C#.

Lock IT Down: Simplify spam filtering with SpamAssassin

Learn how to install and configure one of the best Linux/UNIX spam filtering systems available.

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Take control of your Web service messages in .NET

Writing Web services in Visual Studio .NET may be easy, but how do you tweak the WSDL and SOAP that .NET builds for you? Think bracketed decoration attributes.

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Defining and supporting project management methodology

A Project Management Office needs a methodology to carry out its tasks for your clients. Here's a look at your first steps to developing and supporting a project management methodology.

Tools for securing your XML documents

The W3C offers two specifications for securing your XML documents, XML Signature and XML Encryption. Find out which tools can help create secure XML documents that adhere to these standards.

TechRepublic Tutorial: Automatic space management improves table management in Oracle 9i

Improve Oracle table management

Analyze MySQL databases with SQLyog

MySQL Server enthusiasts can now take advantage of an interface similar to SQL Server's Query Analyzer. SQLyog provides the functionality for free.

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Get IT Done: Inventory your system with the Belarc Advisor

Analyze system information with Belarc Advisor

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Linux.conf.au details announced

The Linux conference has published its draft programme in true Linux style-with a request for readers to report bugs.

New book does a great job covering SQL Server and XML

Developing applications utilizing Microsoft SQL Server offers many challenges. This new book by Ken Henderson provides many real-world answers and tips to make this job considerably easier.

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Share your holiday work horror story and win a prize

Do your holiday seasons usually consist of gathering around the tree or being chained to your desk? Share your nightmare holiday work story and possibly win a Builder.com shirt!

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Lock IT Down: Defend your data with these tips

Discover the best way to keep data on your network secure

Learn about these four Apache XML tools

Apache's open source XML efforts promise some great new tools. Here's a quick look at four new initiatives, including Xang and Forrest, that you can try out immediately.

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Poll: Windows 9x support is still vital

Polling Place examines the results of TechProGuild's Quick Poll: How do you feel about Microsoft's lack of Windows 9x support in the next version of Office?

Dealing with cursed projects

Everyone loves to gripe about a cursed project, but what can be done to rescue it? Learn more about rescuing problem projects from the scrap heap.

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CIO's top 10 articles for November 2002

If you've been so busy that you're surprised to find yourself already in December, take a look at these articles you may have missed from the month just passed.