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Color Coding Your SQL Server Connections 10/07

Here's an easy way to keep track of your SQL Server instances.

An Easy Way to Monitor SQL Server Replication 10/05

SQL Server replication is important for keeping data consistent. Here's how to make sure it's working properly.

Getting Started with Utility Control Point in SQL Server 2008 R2 09/28

Utility Control Point can help SQL Server DBAs in multi-server administration.

Adding a Node to a SQL Server 2005 Failover Cluster 09/20

SQL Server failover clusters are great for high availability, but adding a new node to the cluster is anything but easy. Here are step by step instructions.

Data Mining Query Task in SQL Server Integration Services 09/16

Data Mining Query Task in SSIS can help you make sense of your SQL Server data.

Analytic Enhancements in SQL Server Denali, Part 1 09/12

New analytic enhancements in SQL Server Denali CTP3 are taking data analysis in to a new level.

SQL Server Index Statistics 08/31

If you want to give SQL Server a fighting chance at picking an optimal execution plan, you need to make sure you maintain your index statistics.

Saving Space Through SQL Server Data Compression 08/16

Data Compression is one of the exciting features available in SQL Server 2008.

Microsoft SQL Server Buying Guide 08/11

SQL Server can be pricey, but it has an extremely large user base to attest that it provides superlative value with its user-friendly interface, ease of use, installation, and configuration.

SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Integration Services - Analysis Services Execute DDL Task 08/03

Analysis Services Execute DDL Task offers more flexibility for SQL Server business intelligence than Analysis Services Processing Task.

Understanding Utility Control Point (UCP) in SQL Server 2008 R2 08/01

A look at SQL Server Utility and Utility Control Point, which gives you a consolidated dashboard view of resource utilization on all servers in your multi-server environment.

Automatically Capturing SQL Server Performance Metrics 07/27

Greg Larsen tells you how to automate monitoring of SQL Server performance counter values.

SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Integration Services - Analysis Services Processing Task 07/22

Marcin Policht details a built-in SSIS Control Flow task to facilitate Analysis Services processing.

Managing SQL Server Service Broker Environments 07/12

How to manage, monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server Service Broker environments.

Migrating Microsoft Access Databases to SQL Server 2008 07/08

Migrating your Microsoft Access database to SQL Server isn't necessarily easy, but it might just be worth the effort.