The lingua franca of databases, Structured Query Language is ubiquitous, powerful, and important for developers to understand. Start with these tips. Since Structured Query Language was invented in ...

In the several weeks leading up to the PASS Virtual Summit in November, I had the good fortune to work with several members of the SQL Server team at Red Hat. They included people such as Louis ...

New BI and reporting features in SQL Server 2008 R2 hit the mark, but other additions leave SQL Server shops wanting more With Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft begins to fully realize its ...

Well, in version R2, the tool offers a new way of looking at managing your server databases. Here's what you'll drool over. I've mentioned the SQL Server Utility briefly in past posts, but I want to ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

The daily routine of an IT professional remains largely reactive. A lot of time and budget is spent responding to tickets, limiting the time that we spend creating systems that drive growth and ...

After all of these years, SQL injection vulnerabilities still stand as an old reliable for attackers seeking to break into corporate databases. "SQL injection is still out there for one simple reason: ...

The latest SQL Server comes packed with support for Linux, automatic tuning and other enhancements that will enhance and simplify the use of the database platform. Today at the Microsoft Ignite ...

PrestaShop, a developer of open source e-commerce software used by hundreds of thousands of small, independent retailers as the foundations of their online presence, has warned of a serious ...

Tim Kridel is an independent analyst and freelance writer with years of experience in covering technology, telecommunications and more. Just how much does the Department of Defense rely on Microsoft ...