How to Connect to an Unresponsive SQL Server: Direct Admin Connection
When SQL Server stops responding but is still, the first impulse is to reboot SQL Server. This may stop the symptom, but will not tell you anything to help you prevent the cause. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Program a Visual Basic MySQL Database
In my previous article we used MySQLGUI for executing SQL queries on our example database. In this article I show you how to program a simple MySQL database browser using Visual Basic. I assume that you already know how to program a simple Visual Basic .EXE project. More ...
What is an Entity Relationship Diagram?
Entity Relationship diagram is simply a graphical concept which shows the flow of information input and output. Entity relationship diagram has three main components, entity, attribute, and relationship. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
