by Kathleen Long | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Databases
Security and compliance are two major issues facing users with service for SQL Server 2008\2008 R2 coming to an end. Once support ends, users will no longer have access to security updates to keep their system safe and maintain compliance for data protection...
by Kathleen Long | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog, Databases
The end is near for Microsoft’s servicing of SQL Server 20082008 R2; by July 9, 2019 Microsoft will have ended all support for 20082008 R2. It may seem unsettling, but there’s a lot you can do to prepare for the end of service (and increase your database...
by XTIVIA | Apr 5, 2018 | Azure, Blog
1. Sign Up for Azure Visit https://signup.azure.com and follow the steps to sign up for Azure. Requirements Microsoft Account Mobile Phone Credit Card 2. Visit the Microsoft Azure Portal Once completed with signing up head on over to the portal Visit:...
by XTIVIA | Nov 23, 2016 | News
Secure email delivery without size limitation by automatically replacing attachments with links to files or folders in ownCloud. Colorado Springs, CO, November 23, 2016 –(PR.com)– A new plug-in for Microsoft Outlook means that ownCloud users can now send...
by XTIVIA | May 7, 2013 | Blog, Business Intelligence
Often times when implementing data integration projects – we come across a need to implement a row/key based lookup and based on the found/not-found condition update or insert a row. I started implementing a simple data flow in SSIS. The idea was simple and has...
by XTIVIA | Mar 22, 2012 | Blog, Databases
As a DBMS SQL Server is a powerful, cost-effective, and simple-to-use DBMS able to service the needs of most small-to-medium size businesses right out-of-the-box without professional management by a DBA. In fact, a recent survey reported that 45% of IT personnel...
by XTIVIA | Feb 1, 2012 | Blog, Databases
(With sincere respect and admiration of the Coasters.) Lunchtime and you’re heading out the door Alerts ring your server is no more CPU is pegged, SQL stuck, transactions are stacking Operations says your response better not be lacking Dakety DAC (SQL won’t talk back)...