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Validating Windows -- what's in it for me?
Microsoft is ramping up its Windows Genuine Advantage program, although who gets the advantage is debatable. Column
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A small wrinkle for Windows authentication
A new program by Microsoft to verify the authenticity of Windows-based desktops seeking to download updates should be a snap for most enterprise customers, with one "key" exception. Article
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Heterogeneous data replication using SQL Server
Barrie Sosinsky discusses why you may want to explore using heterogeneous replication. Tip
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Finding and deleting duplicate rows from a table
Finding and deleting duplicate values among large table rows can leave you with serious performance problems. Learn how to tackle this problem in this tip. Tip
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Targeting specific DCs for routine administration
Does it matter which domain controller you select when you need to perform routine maintenance on Active Directory? Find out here! Tip
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Microsoft announces 2005 MVPs, summit dates
Chief executive Steve Ballmer is expected to give the keynote address at a summit this year for some of the Most Valuable Professional program's 2,600 members, which include an IT prodigy from Chicago. Article
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How to improve SQL Server security
Barrie Sosinsky offers five steps for making SQL Server databases more secure. Tip
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Microsoft to begin patch testing program
Microsoft is making the Security Update Validation Program a formal part of its software patch testing process after a yearlong pilot project. No new customer-participants need apply, however. Article
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Use SET NOCOUNT ON for better trigger performance
Trigger performance is often slowed by unforeseen, automatic SQL Server delays. Serdar Yegulalp identifies the command you need to keep triggers running quickly. Tip
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Cut manual labor time for slipstreaming Service Packs
If you want to 'slipstream' Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 files, then you will want to check out AutoStreamer, a freeware program that simplifies the job. Tip