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Putting Stock in Social Networks when Hiring (10/15/2008)

Featured Article(s) Troubleshooting SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services problems (Part 3) In this article, Alexander Chigrik explains some problems that you can have when you work with SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services. He also tells how you can resolve these problems. Putting Stock in Social N...(more)

Sometimes, It Pays to Step Back (10/14/2008)

Point, Click, Get the Best of Information Troubleshooting? Chasing a server issue that you just can't seem to narrow down? Sometimes the most important aspect and the most traditionally challenging to accomplish, is to see a picture of what's happening at a specific point in time.&nbs...(more)

Two Great Webcasts on the Near Horizon (10/13/2008)

Two Great Webcasts on the Near Horizon Understanding Key Fundamentals of SANs and SQL Server Learn about some key returns on investment that you can expect with SANs, along with best practices, tips for best usage and how SQL Server and SANs can provide a compelling environment both in terms o...(more)

Rebuild or Reorganize or Do Nothing to Indexes SP (10/10/2008)

New SQL Server Show Available We've just posted the latest SelectViews show to the site. Learn about best practices from the field in this interview show with both the Avepoint and SQL Sentry folks. [Watch Here] Featured Article(s) Rebuild or Reorganize or do nothing t...(more)

More Management Studio Wishlist Items (10/9/2008)

More Management Studio Wishlist Items [Send In Your Request(s) Here] David: "How about something simple that used to be in Enterprise Manager for SQL Server 2000, viz. "Export list"? If I wanted a file with a list of databases in an instance, or tables in a database, or li...(more)

Webcast: SQL Server Database Snapshots: Are They Right for Me? (9/9/2008 @ 12:00)

In this webcast, sponsored by Quest Software, SQL Server expert Tom LaRock will discuss SQL Server database snapshots and how you can implement them in your environment. He will outline the advantages and limitations of using these snapshots and investigate common use cases where they can successfully be deployed. Tom is a DBA manager with ING Investments and a member of Quests Association of SQL Server Experts. Sponsored by: Quest Software(www.quest.com)

Webcast: Fault Tolerance Options - Overview of features and techniques (10/29/2008 @ 12:00)

This webcast is a presentation by expert Ted Malone at the SSWUG SQL Server Virtual Conference earlier this year. Learn about your options, different features available and how they impact your ability to recover and keep your options open for getting systems back online and updated in case of issues. Sponsored by: Dell/EqualLogic (www.equallogic.com)

Webcast: Understanding Key Fundamentals of SANs and SQL Server (10/28/2008 @ 12:00)

Learn about some key returns on investment that you can expect with SANs, along with best practices, tips for best usage and how SQL Server and SANs can provide a compelling environment both in terms of availability and performance. Presented by: EMC (www.emc.com)

Industry Models and ILOG business rule management systems, Part 2: Incorporate a BRMS

(Brian Byrne, Greg Imirzian and Janet Wall) This is the second of two articles that focus on the use of IBM Industry Models and ILOG business rule management system (BRMS) to structure the analysis, design, and deployment of business rules. The previous article in this series referenced the IBM Industry Models stages of deployment, during which rules analysis and design should be considered, and how these rules can be identified and managed. In this article, take a look at the specification of these rules using ILOG BRMS to support an Industry Model-based BPM/SOA solution.

APAR Friday: A few you should checkout and one you should follow

(Willie Favero) I arrived in Warsaw Friday evening and didn't really figure out all the connectivity stuff until this morning. So yes, I do realize that this Friday post is occurring on a Sunday.

DB2 9 Application-Related Enhancements

(Bill Arledge) DB2 9 has been available since March 2007. You may be taking a closer look and evaluating those features that provide the most potential for benefit. DB2 9 is a significant new release that introduces new capabilities that cross the entire spectrum of DB2 implementation, including new data types, authorization mechanisms, locking protocols, and SQL capabilities, just to mention a few. Many of the new features will drive DB2 9 adoption and justify the migration. You should plan on DB2 9 being a major migration effort thats in your future.