HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsAppCompat “To allow SQL Server client drivers to connect, set the SbEnable value to 1 and restart the machine” Well, I followed the instructions and, ...

I had a front row seat at Microsoft to watch the first two application model transitions. Early mainframe and minicomputer systems were monolithic, with data storage, application code, and terminal ...

Despite the plentiful information in Books Online and on the official “SQL Server 2000 Security” document Microsoft offers online, setting up a truly secure SQL Server remains a difficult task. In ...

Microsoft's rapid-fire release cycle for SQL Server means it's easy for database admins to miss useful new features. Here are some recent additions that might otherwise fly under the radar. Modern ...

Developers love database programming tips, tricks, and workarounds—especially those that slash development time or boost application performance. Here's a collection of such nuggets for developing SQL ...

Hello -- I've been given the task this coming week to make an MSI package (deliverable by Zen) for an SQL client application. Now, the person before me had a hard time and eventually gave up because - ...

I installed SQL Server 2008 SP1 recently to bring my server up to build 10.0.2531 and after 30 minutes I was in business. I tested out SSMS and Reporting Services and ...