Blogs: SQL Server
Multiple Joins Work just like Single Joins
Before reading this article, you should have a good understanding of single joins between two tables and be clear on the differences between inner and outer joins. Check out my previous post A Primer on Joins to help you accomplish this. Have you ever looked at a query like the one below and wondered how to read it, … Continue reading Multiple Joins Work just like Single Joins
A Primer on Joins
The golden rule of OLTP database design is that every table should represent one, and only one, entity-type. Without this rule, databases can exhibit three data anomalies (insertion, deletion, and update anomalies) that undermine data integrity. But adherence to the rule comes at a price of greater overhead (though it is a price well worth … Continue reading A Primer on Joins
Exploring Join Paths; The Key to Building Multiple-Table Joins
As we see in the SQL 100 and SQL 250 courses, and as we further explore in this article, joins are used in queries that need to access data stored in more than one table (served up either by the table itself, views, or functions). This article introduces the concept of the “join path” and … Continue reading Exploring Join Paths; The Key to Building Multiple-Table Joins
How to Disable Intellisence in SSMS
Though Intellisence is usually a very nice feature to have when working in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), it can sometimes get in the way. Here’s how you can disable it if you ever feel the need to: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. 2. Select the Text Editor option on the … Continue reading How to Disable Intellisence in SSMS
Referential Integrity Options (Cascade, Set Null and Set Default)
Ever wonder why there are only two options under the INSERT and UPDATE Specification of a foreign key? Why is there no Insert Rule? And to which table in the relationship do these rules apply? Let’s start at the beginning. Relationships in a database are implemented with foreign keys and primary keys. (For a primer … Continue reading Referential Integrity Options (Cascade, Set Null and Set Default)
Object Prefixes: Friend or Foe?
Contrary to popular belief, prefixing object names isn’t always a good idea and some professionals have dropped the practice entirely. To see why this is, let’s take a look at database object names as an example. Initially, it might seem like a good idea to prefix table names with “tbl,” views with “v,” and so … Continue reading Object Prefixes: Friend or Foe?
How to Audit Report Execution in SSRS
Do you need to know how often a report runs, who or what processes run the report, how long it takes to run, statistics on report parameters, which reports are not being used, and so on? SQL Server Reporting Services has built-in audit logging that can give you this type of information pretty easily. Audit … Continue reading How to Audit Report Execution in SSRS
Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Introduction Project Management (PMP) for Executives is a 9 part video training series developed by Steve Fullmer, PMP, MBA, MCT/CTT+, CDP. Steven has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and a dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
The PMI Leadership triangle touts our need to develop our knowledge and application of leadership. Do you understand the leadership models of the 20th century? The 21st Century? Understanding your predecessors can assist to set your future course. On the matter of history, Mark Twain’s quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme” is … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
In this Project Management Professional (PMP) training video, learn how about Decision Trees and how to solve them with Risk Analysis. Existentialism conveys themes like the importance of choice, contingencies, and extreme situations. How do you choose when the decision is hard? (If the decision is easy, you just choose.) When the decision is hard, we … Continue reading Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Our minds all work alike, at least biologically. Yet we are a diverse species with different motivations, opinions, perspectives, and directions. Do you understand how and why the human mind works? What makes you a great project manager? In this recording of our PMP training webinar from February 18, 2015, Steve Fullmer covers some of … Continue reading Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Windows 10 Security – What’s New and Improved? – December 3, 2015
In this recording of our Windows 10 webinar from December 3, 2015 training, security expert Mike Danseglio presents the enhanced security features of SmartScreen, Defender and BitLocker in Windows 10 and new features such as Biometric Identification, Microsoft Passport, Device Guard and more.
Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
In this recorded Windows 10 training webinar from December 2, 2015, Windows Server instructor Rick Trader presents the deployment and management of Windows 10 Enterprise and the new Provisioning capability in Windows 10. Learn how to manage Windows 10 deployments using System Center Configuration Manager, Mobile Device Management and Intune. Also included in his presentation … Continue reading Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Mark Jacob, Cisco Instructor, presents an introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs 2.0 or CML2.0, an upgrade to Cisco’s VIRL Personal Edition. Mark demonstrates Terminal Emulator access to console, as well as console access from within the CML2.0 product. Hello, I’m Mark Jacob, a Cisco Instructor and Network Instructor at Interface Technical Training. I’ve been using … Continue reading A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader teaches how to create Dynamic DNS zones in Network Environments. Video Transcription: Now that we’ve installed DNS, we’ve created our DNS zones, the next step is now, how do we produce those … Continue reading Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader demonstrates how to use cable testers in network environments. Let’s look at some tools that we can use to test our different cables in our environment. Cable Testers Properly Wired Connectivity … Continue reading Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
