By David Berlind – Back in the late 1980’s, when users of PC-class systems (desktops and servers) were faced with changing from Intel’s16-bit 80286-based systems to the company’s 32-bit 80386 class of processors, most were eager to make the switch. At the very least, users were anticipating a boost
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DTS and C#
By Thiru Thangarathinam – Back when Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 was still a hot product, the bulk copy program was the only way to backup or export databases from SQL Server to other data sources, such as other database servers or text files. However, in subsequent versions, such as SQL Server 7.0 and
No Free Rides on 64-Bit SQL Server
By Brian Moran – Microsoft doesn’t have an evaluation version of the 64-bit SQL Server 2000 available for free download, but they do suggest two options for acquiring 64-bit SQL Server.
Browse DB2 TechNotes
TechNotes are short, single-topic documents that provide additional DB2 information discovered after the DB2 manuals were produced.
IBM bundles up with Chinese Linux company
By Stephen Shankland – IBM has expanded its geographic ambitions for Linux, signing a deal to bundle a version of its database software with a distributor of the open-source operating system in China.
Deconstructing Oracle’s Enterprise Grid
By Dan Farber – Once again, Oracle has brewed a new technology potion for transforming the database world. Following on its unbreakable Linux and real application clustering (RAC) rollouts from previous years, Oracle formally announced that we have entered the new era of grid computing.
IBM to Extend DB2 Integration
By Lisa Vaas – IBM is working on new technology that extends the reach of its DB2 Information Integrator software to let users dig out data from every corner of an enterprise, whether in a data warehouse or outside of it.
Using XML Schemas Effectively in WSDL Design
By Chris Peltz & Mark Secrist – In this article, we will focus on four specific areas: XML Schema style, namespaces, XML and WSDL import for modularity, and use of schema types for platform interoperability. Through the use of these techniques, you will be able to achieve a higher degree of portabil
Microsoft Office 2003 XML
Understand the XML capabilities in InfoPath and Office 2003, and learn best practices for using InfoPath and XML with other Office 2003 applications.
Ten Favorite XForms Engines
by Micah Dubinko – This article offers a good starting point for XForms research. For each XForms engine, this article describes the software, system requirements, and other useful information as well as a screenshot. Keep in mind, too, there are even more XForms engines (in various stages of develo