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Normalizing Database Tables

If you've been working with databases for a while, chances are you've heard the term normalization. Applying the principles of normalization to your database design isn't very difficult and could drastically improve the performance of your database.

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Installing SQL Server 2012 Express Edition

Thursday May 17, 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express Edition is a free, compact version of the popular enterprise database server. The Express Edition is ideal for database professionals seeking a desktop testing environment or for those learning about databases or SQL Server for the first time who need a platform they can install on a personal computer to create a learning environment.

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Timestamps on Edited Rows

Tuesday May 15, 2012
In a recent forum message, DeppG wrote:

"I am having a database with thousands of records , so if any record is changed, I want to know the specific record that has been updated , I cannot use forms, I tried Timestamp , but it does not update if any existing row is updated, it works only once for the new row only. Is there any way if any row is edited and i can get to know which row had been updated."

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Access 2010 Books for Beginners

Thursday May 10, 2012
So, you'd like to learn more about Microsoft Access 2010 and you don't know where to begin. I've selected seven of my favorite introductory-level Access books for your perusal.

Check out the list: Access 2010 Books for Beginners

SQL Server Management

Tuesday May 8, 2012
In a recent forum message, Carrow wrote:

"I am using sql server management studio express 2005 and it does not have import/export functionality. I was wondering if sql server management express 2008 has these functionalities or not and it possible to use to connect to sql server 2005?"

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