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Understanding Logical Standby Databases 9/15
This article discusses the concept and setup of the logical standby database.

Access Object Enhancifier 9/14
Today's article will show you how to access and modify the properties of various Microsoft Access objects through VBA code, by building an Access Object Enhancifier.

Managing Tables: Logging versus Nologging 9/13
Using the NOLOGGING option can be a time saver, but it can also put you at risk if you do not use it wisely.

Building Tables with the DB2 Designer and Visual Studio 2005 9/12
Paul Zikopoulos discusses a new tool that is unique to DB2 9 in the Visual Studio 2005 integrated development environment (IDE) called a designer. Specifically, he examines how to create a table using the table designer.

SQL Server 2005 Service Broker Plays Well with Older Relatives 9/15
You can leverage SQL Server 2005 Service Broker with existing technologies such as SQL Server 2000 and MSMQ. BizTalk and SSB external activation are viable options, but a simple polling solution is easier.

Tangosol Extends Data Grid Access throughout Enterprise 9/15
Tangosol, Inc. announces the Coherence Data Grid Solution Set, which extends enterprise access to the data grid with three new client connectivity options...

Oracle to buy Business Objects to buy ALG Software... 9/15
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Simplify PL/SQL INDEX BY tables using text subscripts 9/14
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BI Documenter (Mienasoft)
Documentation tool for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 that includes documentation modules for SQL Server, SSAS, SSIS, diagramming and templates.

Tools for SQL Server (Idera)
Multple tools for SQL Server management includes monitoring, remote administration, diagnostics, etc. New components provide access rights monitoring and change management tools.

SQL Server Backup (Databk software)
Backup and restore utility for MS SQL Server.

Services running on local MSSQL server
The procedure will list code, name and current state of each service that is installed on the machine where SQLSERVER2000 is running.

Unix script for performing repetitive jobs
This shell script executes a while loop for performing the required job.

DTS Package for Reporting Low Disk Space
This VBscript code will check for low disk space on the local SQL Server. The script will check all disks except the C: drive and will trigger an alert to be sent via e-mail when the available disk space on any drive falls below 20%.

Hot Backup Script on Windows
This script contains two files. First is called bkp.bat which starts listener and service(if database is down)and connects to SQL. This script then calls backup script,called bkp.sql

Secure Truncate Table Procedure
In applications, some users need privileges to truncate tables in others' schemas.

Finding your trace file from SQL*PLUS
Run this script from your sqlplus session to find trace files.

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