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A common problem noted among database managers and network administrators is the number of unauthorized SQL instances on a network. Without proper application of service packs and hotfixes these instances create holes through which hackers and others can
Use SSMS to quickly find errors in your T-SQL code by double clicking on the error message and SSMS will bring you right to that line of code.
When writing queries I either need to reference and existing data model or visualize the tables in my head in order to complete my query. Does a visual query tool exist in the SQL Server 2005 tool set? If so, how can I access it and use it to streamline
Getting insight into a SQL Server issue can be difficult without a comprehensive set of information. One option to capture a comprehensive set of SQL Server system information for troubleshooting is via 1 or more of the Microsoft Product Support (MPS) Rep
System and application log data is essential when troubleshooting a SQL Server issue. In SQL Server 2000 this was a bit cumbersome, because critical data had to be reviewed from multiple interfaces. With SQL Server 2005 the Management Studio ships with th