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 ...
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 ...
Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language)
IBM developed its relational database management system by creating a language initially named SEQUEL (Structured English Query Language). However IBM's legal department found a possible copyright issue with the name SEQUEL. So they decided to drop the vowels and call the language SQL. 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 ...
Conversion of Access Database Systems to Visual Basic Dot NET and SQL Server
Microsoft will continue supporting VBA for many years to come, but the programming emphasis is rapidly changing in favour of Visual Basic.Net and SQL Server. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
