By Rich Rollman – The general theme of how ADO and XML are related continues this month as I answer questions about how to use XML outside a browser-based application and about the performance and relevance of the XML support in SQL Server 2000. These interesting questions address using XML and data
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Database Scanner 4.0.1
By Brian Knight – Database Scanner 4.0.1 from Internet Security Systems (ISS) is a must-have for any DBA responsible for security. Database Scanner lets you set security policies on your SQL Server 7.0 and 6.x systems, then lets you audit your systems to see whether you're complying with those p
VoiceXML
Based on the World Wide Web Consortium’s industry-standard eXtensible Markup Language (XML), Version 1.0 of the VoiceXML specification provides a high-level programming interface to speech and telephony resources for application developers, service providers and equipment manufacturers. Standardizat
Using the BizTalk Code Generator
by Harish Reddy-You can use the BizTalk XML to Objects code generation utility for XML abstraction and state management. XML abstraction involves using data objects to abstract the underlying XML representation from the user. State management involves maintaining application state across multiple pa
Python/XML HOWTO
XML is the eXtensible Markup Language, a subset of SGML, intended to allow the creation and processing of application-specific markup languages. Python makes an excellent language for processing XML data. This document is a tutorial for the Python/XML package. It assumes you're already familiar
Oracle Launches Portal.Oracle.com
Oracle unveiled a new online service that lets business customers create a business home page, or portal, using a Web browser and an array of graphical tools.
ASP Now! The ASP Industry Conference
The ASP technology sector is experiencing tremendous upheavals and will continue to do so. Attend the ASP Now! The ASP Industry Conference, February 1-2, San Juan, Puerto Rico & our network can represent a powerful voice in these uncertain times through education and outreach. Mission: to unit
A Better Way for Web Development
by Kevin Jones -Use XSLT and XML to keep logic and layout separate during Web development. Here's how the Apache group's Cocoon servlet makes this possible.
XSLAtHome
by Corey Haines…XSLAtHome is a project developing an XSL editor-type extension to Allaire's excellent editor, HomeSite. I'll be uploading tag definitions, scripts, whatever I end up writing or collecting from others. Currently, I have rudimentary tag insight files for most (if not all) of
70-026 SQL Server Administration
This exam will definitely challenge your knowledge of administration tasks within SQL Server. For those who perform all of their administration using Enterprise Manager, you'll need to get out ISQL and learn how to perform all of your administration tasks at a command line level. All the command