Microsoft SQL Azure - Microsoft Takes SQL Databases to the Clouds
SQL Azure provides data storage in the cloud, much like Amazon S3 and many Google Apps. One of the big advantages for SQL Azure is that relational queries can be made against data stored in the cloud, regardless of whether they are structured. More ...
Working With Strings in PHP
Computer programs usually work with some form of data. One of the most common forms of data used in PHP is a text character or an array of text characters. An array of text characters is called a string. More ...
Build Relational Databases in Seven Steps
Many web applications revolve around a relational database. So to create a good application design, you should always create a good database design. Database design is a step-by-step process. More ...
Use Perfmon and SQL Profiler Together to Troubleshoot SQL Server Performance Issues
A great technique for troubleshooting SQL Server performance issues is to use Perfmon and SQL Profiler together. Each tool give you insight into what is happening with your database server, but combined they can narrow down your performance issue to specific events or statements. More ...
Entity-Relationship Diagrams
An entity-relationship (ER) model represents the structure of a database, where data equates to entities (or objects) that are linked by relationships expressing dependencies and requirements. More ...
Introduction to SQL Database Design
A Database is the storage of data in what are called tables. Without knowing what kind of data you are planning on storing, you will not know how to create the tables. More ...
Learn SQL and Create a Database With Only Your Web Browser
WebSQL is an API built-in to Google's Chrome web browser that allows you to use JavaScript to create and manage SQL databases. It's mind-boggling to me that you can create and manage an SQL database with nothing more than your web browser. More ...
Working With Numbers in PHP
One of the most important things to consider in using arithmetic operators is operator precedence, that is, the order in which the operations are performed. More ...
Run PHP From Flash Key With Server2go
Do you want to learn (or teach) PHP and / or MySQL, but don't want to install a web server + PHP + database on your PC? Server2go is a neat little application that you can put on a USB flash drive and run your PHP MySQL webpages from there. More ...
Introduction to Variables in PHP
Computer programs usually work with some form of data. This article is an introduction to variables in PHP. More ...
