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Manage your databases with Toad

October 23, 2012 12:51pm PDT

If you need to create, edit, and manage MySQL databases, TechRepublic contributor Jack Wallen says Toad is freeware that's worth a look.

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Five common database development mistakes

August 30, 2012 10:36am PDT

Here are some of the most common gaffes Justin James sees in database development, along with advice on what to do to not make them.

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Creating variables in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

April 14, 2008 6:34pm PDT

Creating and consuming variables in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services isn't always easy. But it's a powerful capability worth learning if you're planning to make the most of this powerful ETL tool.

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iSCSI on the cheap: Turn your Linux server into an iSCSI storage target

November 10, 2005 6:00pm PST

Scott Lowe completes his series on inexpensive iSCSI storage solutions. Here is an overview of three ways to turn your Linux server into an iSCSI storage target.

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IBM shows data storage at the atomic level (images)

January 12, 2012 11:10am PST

Researchers from Big Blue say they have been able to store a bit of information with just 12 magnetic atoms. Today's disk drives require a minimum of a million atoms to do the same job.

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Better Code: Get your iOS app in the iCloud

April 11, 2013 8:30am PDT

Developers can leverage iCloud for common ground storage of information specific to an iOS app.

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Educate yourself about .NET SQL Server connection string syntax

June 20, 2006 7:00am PDT

Connecting to SQL Server via a .NET application provides multiple options for specific connection parameters and other options. Tony Patton provides more details about SQL Server connection string...

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Passing PCI DSS external vulnerability scans

January 16, 2013 6:03am PST

Mark Pimperton finds it's not always easy to pass external vulnerability scans and maintain compliance.

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Create an OpenVZ container

May 19, 2009 6:00am PDT

OpenVZ is an OS-level virtualization system that allows you to virtualize Linux-on-Linux, but OpenVZ works on the principle of containers, not virtual machines. Vincent Danen explains how to...

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What to consider before moving your application to the cloud

March 7, 2013 10:11pm PST

When CXOs ask developers whether they can move their application to the cloud, these are the six factors they should think about before answering that question.

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Diagnosing SQL Server performance issues using sp_lock

June 26, 2006 7:35pm PDT

DBAs can effectively diagnose database locking issues by using the SQL Server sp_lock system stored procedure. Tim Chapman outlines what information you can obtain by executing the sp_lock procedure.

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Import data via a network link in Oracle 10g

November 7, 2006 8:00am PST

Oracle 10g's import utility can use a network connection to directly import data from another Oracle database. Bob Watkins explains how it's done.

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Configure a Distributed File System (DFS) environment in Windows Server 2003

December 19, 2007 4:30am PST

Windows 2000 introduced Distributed File System (DFS), which allows you to consolidate file shares so users can access them from a single point on the network. Windows Server 2003 improved the...

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Review: Dell Precision M6400 Laptop

May 25, 2009 12:13am PDT

Dell targets its line of Precision workstations at engineers, scientific staff, field workers, video editors, animators and other professionals requiring scalability, demanding performance and...

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SMB 21st century data center: VCE Vblock System 100

April 29, 2013 1:27pm PDT

Watch this demo of VCE's Vblock System 100, which is a converged infrastructure solution geared toward the SMB market.

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10 roadblocks to implementing Big Data analytics

November 12, 2012 5:06am PST

Before you jump on the Big Data bandwagon, make sure you understand exactly what you're getting into.

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Capture execution plans with SQL Server 2005 Profiler

January 14, 2008 12:36pm PST

Tim Chapman uses SQL Server 2005 Profiler to generate custom trace scripts to capture execution plans for statements that are executed on his database server.

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Access your MySQL database for maintenance without a password

March 20, 2006 8:00am PST

Vincent Danen tells you how to write a configuration file for a user to perform MySQL database maintenance without a password.

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10 things I've learned from working in IT

August 12, 2012 5:15am PDT

When you've been in IT for awhile, you pick up all sorts of random knowledge. Jack Wallen shares a few highlights from almost 20 years in the field.

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What's new in Vista Group Policy?

May 16, 2007 7:00am PDT

Vista offers 800 new Group Policy settings, some that pertain to added features and others that enhance control over features carried over from Windows XP. Deb Shinder offers a detailed look at...

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