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Import and export databases using phpMyAdmin

April 2, 2013 12:19pm PDT

phpMyAdmin offers one of the easiest ways to import and export databases on a MySQL environment. Follow along with Jack Wallen's phpMyAdmin tutorial.

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Mini-glossary: Cloud computing terms you should know

March 16, 2010 1:37pm PDT

You don't have to know everything about cloud computing, but a familiarity with the terminology will help you follow the trends and industry developments. This glossary offers a rundown of the...

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Five data recovery apps that could make you a hero

February 13, 2012 11:02am PST

When you get a panicked call from someone whose hard disk has crashed (with precious files that weren't backed up), one of these apps might save the day.

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Run vssadmin to inspect a Volume Shadow Copy Service configuration

August 31, 2011 6:41am PDT

Get familiar navigating the vssadmin utility, which can show you all aspects of the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service for the running system.

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DIY: Create data entry forms for databases in LibreOffice Base

February 1, 2012 12:49pm PST

The Forms Wizard in LibreOffice Base makes it easy to create forms so any user can enter data in a database. Follow along the Forms Wizard's eight-step process.

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Exploring Underweb forums: How cybercriminals communicate

November 14, 2011 8:23am PST

Those who steal our financial information are able to conduct business in underground markets, but how does this "Underweb" criminal network operate? Michael Kassner does some digging.

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Manage MySQL databases from a Windows desktop with Toad

December 28, 2012 10:02pm PST

Jack Wallen walks through the process of installing Toad for MySQL, connecting to a server, creating a database, and creating a table on the new database.

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Cracking Open the Drobo B800i SAN Storage Device

August 24, 2011 8:29am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Drobo B800i iSCSI SAN storage device and found hardware from Marvell, Hynix, NXP, and Texas Instruments.

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Kingsoft Office: Finally, a real Office suite for Android tablets

March 27, 2012 11:28am PDT

Find out why Jack Wallen is so impressed with Kingsoft Office, a free mobile application for Android tablets.

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What is the difference between EBS and S3 storage on Amazon?

October 19, 2011 6:00am PDT

Cloud storage may seem overwhelming at first, and Amazon Web Services has a number of offerings. IT pro Rick Vanover explains the differences between these storage technologies.

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Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 vs. VMware's vSphere: A feature comparison

November 26, 2009 4:07am PST

VMware and Microsoft are ramping up their virtualization games with relatively new releases. Scott Lowe compares and contrasts some of the major features in vSphere and Hyper-V R2.

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Take advantage of undocumented SQL Server iteration procedures

July 3, 2008 8:47am PDT

Here's a look at how you can use two built-in system stored procedures -- sp_msforeachdb and sp_msforeachtable -- to iterate through SQL Server tables and databases.

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Three data trends to look for

April 8, 2013 4:50am PDT

Massive data centers seem more like an albatross around the neck of IT, with huge power bills, expensive maintenance and, large potential upgrade costs. Here are some of the relevant trends as you...

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See if DEVONthink for Mac works for your data management needs

June 5, 2012 12:07pm PDT

Derek Schauland introduces DEVONthink for the Mac -- a database management application that helps you store, organize, and search many types of data in one handy app.

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Hide the Database window to help protect your Access data

September 21, 2009 8:15am PDT

To prevent accidents by honest users (and curious users with just enough knowledge to be dangerous), you may want to hide the Database window.

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Building the private cloud: Prepare the fabric in System Center VMM

March 19, 2013 12:53pm PDT

John Joyner begins a series that outlines the steps involved in building a private cloud based on a host-and-tenant model where central IT is the "cloud hoster" for its internal business units.

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Nokia Lumia 900 teardown reveals mediocre hardware, reasons for great price

April 3, 2012 6:00pm PDT

Nokia's Lumia 900 is an attractive Windows Phone handset, but TechRepublic uncovers hardware that's a step behind the Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S.

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Get out of a jam by using SQL Server's DBCC

December 21, 2006 8:00am PST

Arthur Fuller reveals why you should get to know the database consistency check (DBCC). He also explains how to run DBCC and how to use five of its extensions.

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Avoid these five cloud storage pitfalls

March 22, 2013 10:00am PDT

Cloud storage technology offers some obvious benefits for some use cases, but what do you need to avoid? Rick Vanover shares some insight on this topic.

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How to protect yourself from RAID-related Unrecoverable Read Errors (UREs)

November 16, 2009 4:36am PST

Seeing an Unrecoverable Read Error (URE) during a RAID rebuild can ruin your entire day. Scott Lowe talks about UREs and how you can avoid falling victim to this silent threat.

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