(John Charles) In this article, I’m going to explain how to refresh a parent page from a child page using the new API of ASP.NET 2.0 and JavaScript language. Sometimes, it is required to provide a popup windows showing detail information of one business entity among several ones residing in a parent
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Importing Dynamic Images to the Crystal Report without Database Overhead using Visual Studio 2005
(Pradeep Shukla) When it comes to import a dynamic image to the Crystal report, one would like to follow the traditional approach of storing the image in the database and then pull it to the report.
Passing Information Between Master and Content Pages
(Jacob J. Sanford) With the introduction of the .NET 2.0 Framework, there came an abundance of new and cool features, not the least of which is Master Pages. Master Pages allow you, as a developer, to create the structural layout of your entire site and use this structure as a template for all of yo
Using Asynchronous Statistics Updating in SQL Server 2005
(Brad M. McGehee) Most DBAs are familiar with the AUTO_UPDATE_STATISTICS database option. Under most conditions, this feature provides the Query Optimizer with up-to-date index and column statistics so that optimum query plans can be created to execute queries.
Database-related security policies to think about
(Kevin Beaver) With all the government and industry regulations affecting practically every business, sooner or later, the time will come when you’re essentially forced to put some information security policies in place. You may already have the basic policies for passwords and data backups. But the
Delve into Hierarchical Inherited Rule-Interpreted XML
(Chad L. Meadows) With the new XML technology called Hierarchical Inherited Rule-Interpreted XML, you can replace standard Java properties with dynamic versions. It allows you to define properties that you can evaluate based on the state of the application using simple expressions or even Groovy exp
Embedding Open Source
(Rich Schwerin) Oracle’s role in open source development has been a well-kept secret. It’s also the reason for this column: To inform you about Oracle’s commitment to open source software—a commitment measured by significant investments in ongoing development and support across a wide variety of ini
Change Control for DB2 Access Paths
(Craig S. Mullins) An important aspect of efficient DB2 operation is the on-going analysis and management of DB2 access path changes. Whether you are implementing changes into your DB2 applications, upgrading to a new version of DB2, or simply trying to achieve optimum performance for existing appli
Lotus Domino — Aging Gracefully?
(Nelson King) The Lotus Domino server and its companion Lotus Notes have been around for more than a decade. Those familiar with them probably know them very well. For these people, upgrading to version 7.0 and 7.0.2 is (or more likely was) an easy decision; there is much to like. For those who are
MySQL is on track with new storage engine
(Jeremy Kirk) Open-source database maker MySQL AB will soon release the alpha version of its Falcon storage engine, designed for high-volume Web server environments, a company executive said this week.