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Storing Data in the Cloud
If you are already developing web and mobile applications, it is a common next step to start using data in and from the cloud. In this two part series, you will learn how to setup data in the cloud and use it within an application.
Basics of SQL Server 2008 Locking
Relational databases are designed for multiple simultaneous users, and Microsoft SQL Server is no different. However, supporting multiple users requires some form of concurrency control, which in SQL Server's case means transaction isolation and locking. Read on to learn how SQL Server 2008 implements locking.
Using the ADO.NET Entity Framework with the Advantage Database Server
Learn how to use Microsoft's .NET Entity Framework to connect to, consume and update an Advantage database.
Using LINQ with Dynamic Where Clauses
Do you need to create Dynamic Where Clauses at runtime? No need to use string concatenation with SQL, LINQ is fully capable of performing the same task.
SQL Server Modeling Services with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2
Learn how to use SQL Modeling Services to hunt for interdependencies without having to access source code.
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