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SQL Server 2005 Connectivity, Security policies & Network protocols: simple practice to follow, after installation?

Published 23 May 8 3:44 AM | SSQA.net

Secured by default, secured by design is the buzzword and catchy stuff for any Enterprise IT administrators. Then it comes about standards and policies to follow such as ISO , with the recent threats (last 10 years) and vulnerabilities within IT world...

Filed under: sql server, blocking, security, best practices, hotfix, service pack, cumulative update

SQL Server Reporting Services - Do you cache popular reports for better performance?

Published 7 January 8 5:30 AM | SSQA.net

Do you cache or not? By default SQL Server cache stores the data & query plan in cache to provide better performance for your queries. Similary caching is also included in SQL Server Reporting Services where this caching can shorten the time required...

Filed under: sql server, performance, security, search, update, users, report builder, BOL, best practices, reporting services, books online, caching, cache reports

Best Practices: Upgrading Cluster SQL Server from 2000 to 2005 version - are you worried?

Published 16 November 7 4:53 AM | SSQA.net

I know it sounds easy to upgrade a SQL Server Cluster environment from 2000 to 2005 version, as easy it mentioned within the Books Online for SQL Server 2005. When I have performed for the first time, my first thought was (do we need that or take out...

Filed under: sql server, restore, high availability, backup, security, upgrade, best practices, cluster, 2000, 2005, detach, attach, data files, logins