Microsoft recently posted the SQL Server 2008 Learning Portal, providing a single reference point for access to SQL Server education resources. The portal includes links to: Free excerpts from a ... Read More

In an effort to promote the upcoming release of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft TechNet is providing users with access to Virtual Labs that allow you to try out the new ... Read More

Zac Woodall's book provides an excellent introduction to creating and sharing Microsoft Access database templates. It's a wonderful reference for anyone who needs to occasionally or regularly design or develop ... Read More

In a recent forum posting, Bright wrote: "I have been trying to come up with a simple payroll system using Microsoft Access. Is there a template or anyone with a solution? ... Read More

In the event of a database failure, you have the most flexibility restoring databases using the full recovery model. In addition to preserving data modifications stored in the transaction log, ... Read More

Are you using Microsoft Access 2007? If so, be sure to take a look at the recently released Microsoft Office 2007 SP1. This service pack contains a number ... Read More

In a recent forum posting, LJBC asked: "I have a query listing indivuals with various amounts assigned to them. I am trying to find the top 5 values by ... Read More

In a recent forum posting, JustinWH wrote: "We have an established database that we currently use with our marketing programs. Some of these marketing programs provide feedback data on our ... Read More

Interested in what the coming release of SQL Server 2008 means for your Microsoft certifications? The Microsoft Certification group is hosting two Live Meeting webcasts on Wednesday at 7:30AM ... Read More

The transaction log plays a critical role in a SQL Server database: it maintains an ongoing record of database activity crucial for the restoration of recent data in the event ... Read More

In a recent forum posting, Lesley wrote: "I've got an Access database with a form where the detail section is really small. It looks a bit like when in excel you ... Read More

In a recent interview, SQL Server MVP Brad McGehee offered some observations about Microsoft's pending release of SQL Server 2008. His thoughts, in a nutshell, were: SQL Server continues to ... Read More

In a recent forum posting, Kurtis Lee wrote: "I hope someone can help me with this small problem. I would like to know how to program a textbox control to ... Read More