By Brian Moran – SQL Server’s in-the-box data-mining functions provide some unique opportunities for database professionals to add significant value to customers and employers–and their own careers.

The new Microsoft certification program is an essential step in the application process for independent data warehousing and BI software vendors to join the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program. The program enables organizations to work closely with Microsoft to provide increased functionality a

By Paul Thurrott – Microsoft is prepping the first beta release of SQL Server 2003–code-named Yukon–for release in February or March, and will use feedback from Beta 1 to determine the final release schedule. The long-awaited Yukon code-base will usher in a new era on Microsoft’s software developm

by Dan Fox – ADO.NET’s slick, direct data access to SQL Server provides a speedy alternative to ODBC and even OLE DB. ODBC and OLE DB work well when you can’t go straight to the source, but you can achieve better performance with SQL Server and Visual Studio .NET by taking advantage of the SqlClient

By Itzik Ben-Gan – Sometimes, T-SQL just can’t solve a problem alone without severe performance penalties. When this happens, consider using indexed views to rev up performance.