Understand the business imperative for SQL Server 2005''s new OLAP capabilities as well as how to implement them.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 05/01/2006
Check out the new reporting tools in SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005.
Discover how SQL Server 2005's SQLCMD tool can enhance your scripting processes.
- By Josef Finsel
- 05/01/2006
With SQL Server 2005''s Report Builder, users have the ability to consume both multidimensional and relational data.
- By Trey Johnson
- 05/01/2006
You'll find several areas of interest regarding XML usage in SQL Server Reporting Services.
Ensure that your data is accurate, and find undetectable bugs in your applications with SQL Server's Data Integrity feature.
- By Alex Papadimoulis
- 05/01/2006
Learn how defining levels of database access, for both nonsensitive and sensitive data, can help protect you from system failure.
- By Alex Papadimoulis
- 05/01/2006
Database Definition Language (DDL) makes maintaining changes between your databases easier.
- By Alex Papadimoulis
- 05/01/2006
Check out these publications, tools, SDKs, and community sites for additional information about SQL Server.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 05/01/2006
Learn about SQLCLR, writing database objects in managed code, and configuring SQL Server to use code located within .NET assemblies.
- By Jason Follas
- 05/01/2006
Microsoft posted on April 18, 2006 the RTM version of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2005 Developer, Workgroup, Standard, Enterprise, and Express editions. Get the lowdown on SP-1's added features, including fully supported database mirroring, bug fixes, and add-ons for SQL Express.
- By Roger Jennings
- 04/26/2006
The January 2006 Language Integrated Query (LINQ) preview for the next ("Orcas") version of Visual Basic enables automating SQL Server object-relational mapping for DLinq and enhances XLinq syntax for literal XML and late binding.
- By Roger Jennings
- 04/01/2006
This session introduces you to the possibilities of data mining and predictive analytics. Learn about the data mining process, what you need to know to mine your data, and the specific mining capabilities offered in SQL Server 2005.
- By HariharanJamie MacLennan
- 02/20/2006
Learn about new technologies that allow for more powerful, more efficient data access.
- By Steve Lasker
- 02/20/2006
Upgrade your existing SQL Server systems painlessly with expert help from Jennifer Perret.
- By Jennifer Perret
- 02/20/2006
Take a look at the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that helps you present, select, and manage dates and times.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 01/01/2006
Browser-based applications suck, one reader puts it simply. A properly architected and developed Win Forms application (or other smart client) can do anything a BBA can, and more.
- By Readers of Visual Studio Magazine
- 12/01/2005
EDITOR'S NOTE: THESE VIDEOS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
S. ''Soma'' Somasegar, corporate VP of Microsoft''s Developer Division, talks about the different skews available to Visual Studio 2005 developers. Read Part 1 of this interview.
- By Patrick Meader
- 11/07/2005
Check out the latset add-ins to Visual Studio, including a product that helps you convert C# code to C++ at the project, folder, file, and snippet levels.
- By Editors Visual Studio Magazine
- 11/01/2005