Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services may unexpectedly close when all the following conditions are true: • You process a cube by using Analysis Manager or a custom Decision Support Object (DSO) application. • The cube contains one or more custom dimension security definitions for a role.
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Oracle updates PeopleSoft programs
(Alorie Gilbert) The updated products–PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management 8.9, PeopleSoft Enterprise Supplier Relationship Management 8.9 and PeopleSoft Enterprise Supply Chain Management 8.9–are part of a massive effort, called Project Fusion, to combine Oracle’s programs with those of its
Troubleshooting SQL Server backup and restore dilemmas
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(Alejandro Gervasio) With many websites using a database backend for storing and delivering content, certain common problems arise. One of these is a situation that causes the server to slow down or even bring the system to a complete halt. What can you do to reduce the load on your server? This tut
SQL Has It and XQuery Does Not – Automatic LCA Processing
(Michael M. David) Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA) logic is absolutely necessary for the processing of multi-leg hierarchical data structures. It is needed to determine how data values are related to each other when they occur on different legs of the hierarchical structure. Correlating data from diffe
Use Managed Code To Generate A Secure Audit Trail
(Mark Pustilnik) Auditing is indispensable for security-related monitoring of any server-based application, from e-mail servers to databases to Web servers. In today’s security-conscious environments, a reliable audit trail is a valuable forensic tool and often a legal requirement for certain indust
Dispelling the Myths
(Robin Schumacher and Arjen Lentz) As anyone will tell you, competition is a good thing because it gives you a choice. Acquiring current and accurate information about your options enables you to spend your time and money in the most efficient way and is certainly time well spent.
Extending AJAX with the Flash/JavaScript Integration Kit
(Kris Hadlock) One of the benefits of using different technologies in a project is the ability of leveraging them to focus on specific tasks. Developers then have the ability to develop robust applications that provide content in the most effective form.
IBM Announces —Again— PC Storage Software Deal
(Jacqueline Emigh) Over the next few weeks, IBM is expected to unveil a bundling, co-development and co-marketing deal around the resale of Symantec’s storage and cluster software on IBM’s Intel-based xSeries hardware.