Microsoft Corp., which has made security of its own software products a top corporate priority, has deployed NetScreen Technologies Inc. security appliances in its SQL Labs, which is responsible for SQL database software development. Microsoft deployed NetScreen-500 systems to secure and
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Customize data transfers with SQL Server’s DTS Designer
Prior to SQL Server 7.0, the only way to back up or export databases from SQL Server to other databases was to use the bulk copy program. We all spent hours configuring scripts to do miraculous things using this cumbersome method. Then, when we finally mastered the art, SQL 7.0 was released with a G
Locking down Microsoft SQL Server
Rewriting applications because of database security gaps is costly and time consuming. One of the easiest ways to avoid rewrites is to make security a priority during the initial database design and to enforce security at each tier. <br><br> We’ll discuss some of the techniques for providing a s
Oracle Expands Linux Support
Oracle Corporation has expanded support of its product line for Linux, including the newly-shipped Release 2 of Oracle9i Database, Application Server and the Oracle9i Developer Suite. As a result, Oracle customers throughout the Middle East will now be better equipped to develop and deploy enterpris
Oracle software targets Microsoft
Oracle entered a new software market Wednesday by announcing new e-mail, calendar and messaging software–diving into waters dominated by Microsoft. The new “collaboration” software will allow businesses to manage e-mail, voice mail and schedules, as well as hold Web-based meetings, and
UDDI Working Group Publishes UDDI Version 3.0 Specification
The UDDI Working Group and Advisors Group has released the UDDI Version 3 Specification.
Sort XML Data Without XSLT Overkill
by Dan Wahlin – If you’ve worked with XSLT, you’re probably accustomed to using the xsl:sort element when you need to sort strings or numbers within an XML document. This element makes it simple to sort XML data while performing a loop or when calling templates. But XSLT can be overkill in certain c
Microsoft Delivers Updated SOAP Toolkit
By Richard Karpinski – Microsoft Wednesday released a new version of its Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) toolkit, an add-on that helps developers build Web services using its Visual Studio development tool.
In Search of SQL Server Innovators
By Brian Moran – Do friends walk into your server room and sigh, “Wow, I wish I had a SQL Server setup like that”? Learn how to win cool prizes and the fame you deserve in the 2002 SQL Server Innovator contest!
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Web Services Toolkit
The Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Web Services Toolkit delivers tools, code, samples and whitepapers for building XML Web services and Web applications with SQL Server 2000. This toolkit enables developers to easily create XML Web services via SQLXML 3.0.