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XML & Internationalisation
XML has been designed for international use. Using standard character encoding ensures that the XML document is acceptable. The Universal Character Set (UCS) as defined as the Document Character Set for XML and HTML. XML Documents can only contain characters defined by Unicode. It is better to use the XML declaration always to avoid any unforeseen encoding errors. In case the XML declaration is absent the XML processor uses the following rules to identify the encoding a) If BOM is present –it defines the file encoding. b) No BOM- Encoding Declaration identifies the encoding. c) Last Alternative if previous conditions are not met -Assume UTF-8. Care should be taken while using XML Editors. The editors should support the encoding specified in the XML declaration.
SQL Server 911 – vWorkshop Open for Registration
Chris Shaw presents this in-depth (more than 4 hours!) virtual workshop about what you really need to know about SQL Server backup, restore, recovery and more. Learn what to do with specific, in-depth information about managing a failed restore, understanding all the options, what they mean for your installation and how to decide what you want to implement. Getting constant rave reviews, this vWorkshop also includes a certificate after you successfully complete the quiz, the slides, on-demand access, live Q&A with Chris during the vWorkshop and so much more.
[Register Here] (or even just check out the intro video and get the course outline)
SharePoint and SQL Server
How are you approaching your SharePoint installation? I’ve been seeing more and more questions about security, setup, management and control of SharePoint installations. Are you, as a SQL-centric person, finding yourself applying the same models and controls to SharePoint? Are you even involved in the majority of SharePoint installations at your company? It seems in some cases to be like the Access database challenges – that departmental systems are being put in place that may, or may not be including a centralized IT group in the planning or management.
So, I wanted to check with you – are you …
a) involved in *all* SharePoint installations?
b) applying the same SQL Server models for management to your SharePoint installations?
c) supporting SharePoint? 🙂
Please let me know how you’re approaching this – or if you’re not involved at all – would love to hear your thoughts on SharePoint in general.
DBA School: Only a Few Seats Remain
If you’re coming to DBA School in September (3 days, Stephen Wynkoop and Chris Shaw teaching, in-person class), please be sure to register right away. You can see the overall course outline on the site, and we have been pulling together the materials, scripts, demos and lesson plans – and really looking forward to the class! We’re hearing from you that the price is unbelievable (We’ve even been accused of a typo in our pricing!), that the content is really strong and we just can’t wait to get started.
[ Register for DBA School here ] [ Check out more about the class here ]
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