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 ...
Language Integrated Queries (LINQ) and Visual Basic
LINQ is a better version of SQL - it is a part of ADO.NET and is integrated with VB.NET. LINQ now has the long missing option of using Visual Basic functionality in the data selection process. More ...
SQL 2012 Data Tools
Data Tools (SSDT) is a tool set designed for use by Microsoft with SQL Server and SQL Azure to facilitate database design. Features include business intelligence (BI) tools, rapid data discovery, and data warehousing, among others. 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 ...
Gettting Started With MySQL Database
MySQL is a powerful relational database management system. The fact that MySQL is used by many major organizations such as Yahoo, NASA and the U.S. Census Bureau proves that it can outperform the big name database management systems. 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 ...
Database Administration
This is the definitive, technology-independent guide to the modern discipline of database administration. Packed with best practices and proven solutions for any database platform or environment, this text fully reflects the field?s latest realities and challenges. More ...
A Free Windows Graphical Interface to MySQL
In my previous article "Gettting Started With MySQL Database" we installed MySQL on Windows and worked with it using MySQL monitor in a DOS window. In this article, rather than work with a DOS window, we will use a free Windows Graphical Interface to MySQL. 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 ...
PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide
This book teaches how to develop dynamic Web sites with PHP and MySQL. The information is presented in a step-by-step approach. The focus is on real-world, practical examples. More ...
