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SQL Server 2008: Tracking Changes In Your Enterprise Database

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:45:00 GMT

SQL Server 2008 introduces new features that allow you to track changes more easily and efficiently. Paul Randal demonstrates the new Change Data Capture feature. For more articles and videos on SQL Server, visit the TechNet Magazine site.

Windows PowerShell: Building an Inventory Tool

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:45:00 GMT

Don Jones demonstrates a Windows PowerShell-based inventory tool and guides you through the process that goes into building such a solution. For more articles and videos on Windows PowerShell, see Don's monthly column on the TechNet Magazine Web site.

Windows PowerShell: Creating Custom Profiles

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:38:00 GMT

Don Jones steps you through the process of creating profiles to customize the Windows PowerShell shell. For more on Windows PowerShell, see Don's monthly column in TechNet Magazine (www.technetmagazine.com).

String Theory: Parsing Strings with Windows PowerShell

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:37:00 GMT

Despite its object oriented nature, Windows PowerShell is also able to parse complicated strings. Don Jones demonstrates how you can do this in Windows PowerShell using Select-String.

For more on this and other Windows PowerShell topics, see our monthly Windows PowerShell column at www.TechNetMagazine.com.

Database Maintenance: Avoid and Monitor Fragmentation in Indexes

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:17:00 GMT

In the August 2008 issue of TechNet Magazine, Paul S. Randal gives an overview of Top Tips For Effective Database Maintenance. In this accompanying video, Paul demonstrates the need to monitor fragmentation and how shrink (and autoshrink) can cause serious problems.

Remote Management: A Sneak Peek at Windows PowerShell 2.0

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:16:00 GMT

Don Jones demonstrates the new remote management functionality in Windows PowerShell 2.0 CTP2. For more info on working with Windows PowerShell, see the Windows PowerShell column in TechNet Magazine.

Utility Spotlight: Collaborating with Microsoft SharedView

TechNetMagazine — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:28:00 GMT

Greg Steen demonstrates Microsoft SharedView, a free utility that lets you quickly share a desktop and collaborate with remote users. For more coverage of free Microsoft utilities for IT professionals, check out the monthly Utility Spotlight column in TechNet Magazine.

Windows PowerShell: Filtering Functions, the Pipeline, and Custom Objects

TechNetMagazine — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:39:00 GMT

Don Jones explains how filtering functions, the pipeline, and custom objects work in Windows PowerShell. For more info on working with Windows PowerShell, see the Windows PowerShell column in TechNet Magazine.

TechNet Magazine: Apply Formatting To Your Windows PowerShell Output

TechNetMagazine — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:08:00 GMT

Don Jones demonstrates how the object-oriented nature of Windows PowerShell allows you to apply formatting to its output. For more info on working with Windows PowerShell, see the Windows PowerShell column in TechNet Magazine.