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  • Subscribing to a SQL Server PublicationCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 10:58:55 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 11:00:50 EDT
    Once you've configured a distributor and created a publication, the last step in configuring SQL Server replication is to create a subscriber who will receive publication updates from the publisher…
  • Creating a Publication in SQL ServerCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 19:21:33 EDT     
    Once you've created a published/distributor, you can then use SQL Server Management Studio to create publications that subscribing servers may receive. Each publication contains a collection of dat…
  • Snapshot Replication: Creating a Distributor in SQL Server 2008 for …Created: 2009-10-04 @ 17:46:01 EDT     
    SQL Server's snapshot replication technology allows you to automatically transfer information between databases to keep them synchronized. In this article, we look at the first step of the snapsho…
  • Importing Bulk Data into SQL ServerCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:38:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 18:39:50 EDT
    SQL Server provides three methods you can use when you need to insert large quantities of data into a SQL Server database. These automated techniques will help you insert data from the results of …
  • Microsoft Access Function Library: IsError()Created: 2009-09-06 @ 20:15:14 EDT     
    The IsErrorfunction returns a value of true if evaluating the expression results in an error value. Otherwise, it returns false…
  • Microsoft Access Function Library: IsNumeric()Created: 2009-09-06 @ 20:12:18 EDT     
    The IsNumeric function returns a value of true if the referenced variable can be evaluated as a number. Otherwise, it returns false…
  • Microsoft Access Function Library: IsNull()Created: 2009-09-06 @ 20:09:45 EDT     
    The IsNull function returns a value of true if the referenced variable contains no valid data. Otherwise, it returns false…
  • Microsoft SQL Server Database Maintenance PlansCreated: 2009-08-23 @ 14:13:52 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 14:31:31 EDT
    Database Maintenance Plans allow you to automate many database administration tasks in Microsoft SQL Server. You can create maintenance plans using an easy wizard-based process without any knowled…
  • Database Engine Tuning Advisor (DETA): Tuning Your SQL Server Databa…Created: 2009-08-09 @ 16:48:18 EDT     
    Database Engine Tuning Advisor (DETA) allows you to optimize your SQL Server database configuration based upon the unique business requirements of your organization. It analyzes your database work…
  • SQL Server Agent; Automating Database Administration in Microsoft SQ…Created: 2009-07-26 @ 15:23:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 15:26:29 EDT
    SQL Server Agent allows you to automate a variety of administrative tasks. In this tutorial, we walk through the process of using SQL Server Agent to create and schedule a job that automates datab…
  • Retrieving Data from Multiple Tables with SQL JoinsUpdated: 2009-09-26 @ 13:55:27 EDT
    SQL joins allow you to retrieve data from multiple database tables. Your About.com Guide to Databases provides a comprehensive introduction…
  • Microsoft Access Function Library: IsEmpty()Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 20:12:53 EDT
    The IsEmpty function returns a value of true if the referenced variable has not been initialized. Otherwise, it returns false…
  • Using DatabasesUpdated: 2009-08-23 @ 14:35:13 EDT
    Databases offer a powerful, flexible way to manage your organization's data. In this section, we explore several popular database platforms: Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL, provi…
  • IndexUpdated: 2003-09-14 @ 20:23:14 EDT
    What is an index? Find out here!…
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