SQL Server Standard Magazine

The SQL Server Standard is the flagship publication of PASS. It was produced in print from 2003 to 2008 and all the available back issues are posted in the magazine archive for your viewing. In November 2008 we made the tough decision to stop distributing it in print. However, we are happy to announce that we are re-launching the SQL Server Standard in PDF form!

We’re going to reuse the great magazine name to call out premium content that will get posted right here on sqlpass.org. Grant Fritchey, MVP and author, will be the editorial lead on this project: the guy who reviews abstracts and decides what to publish. Brad McGehee, MVP and author, will be the lead technical reviewer, tasked with making sure that the content is accurate, and we’ll have a real copy edit done to make sure the grammar and spelling is correct.

We consider the SQL Server Standard to be our highest quality content, written by a professional with 5+ years experience in the subject area. Members wishing to submit an abstract should meet the following criteria:

Have 5 years professional experience as a developer, DBA, report writer, database developer, or some other technical or functional area
Have been published formally as a writer (excludes blogs) on any of the SQL community sites (content will be reviewed as part of the abstract acceptance process) or have written a book that has gone through a technical/copy review process
Be a member of the Professional Association of SQL Server and have a profile on PASSPort

If you meet the qualifications, please send a title and one paragraph abstract to Grant Fritchey. We will review your qualifications and the abstract and follow up with you in 1-2 weeks. If accepted, we will forward you the details on how to proceed. Authors are paid $500 for articles that are accepted and completed as scheduled.

For information on other ways to contribute technical content to sqlpass.org, click here.

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SQL Server Standard Magazine

2010

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Rick Obsitnik SQL Server Standard 1/15/2010 9:38:58 AM
test test Submitted By: Rick Obsitnik

Rick Obsitnik SQL Server Standard 1/14/2010 6:38:35 PM
INCREASE CONTENT OF THE STANDARD DO YOU PLAN TO INCLUDE MULTIPLE ARTICLES? Submitted By: Rick Obsitnik

Silvia Lopes SQL Server Standard 12/5/2009 2:59:38 PM
That's good news! I'm looking for a certain volume That's good news! I'm looking for a particular article. This is the problem I'm facing: The database (SQL Server 2005) holds more than 5 million customer records. These records contain sensitive credit-card information that must be encrypted. Implementing an application-side encryption solution involves VB6 and .Net technologies. How to achieve a server-side encryption solution that would have minimal impact on performance and business processes? Does anyone know a volume that refers to security; encryption; anything that helps. Thanks in advance. Submitted By: Silvia Lopes

David Taylor SQL Server Standard 12/5/2009 12:13:46 AM
SQL Server Standard Very good issue! The subject, triggers, is one I am in the midst of agonizing over, and the timeliness of this issue couldn't have been better. Thanks PASS and @SQLRockstar for putting it together! Can't wait for teh next issue! Submitted By: David Taylor

R David Francis SQL Server Standard 12/2/2009 1:06:16 PM
Congratulations on the return! Now - where do I go to comment on the article? Submitted By: R David Francis

Manuel A. Rodriguez SQL Server Standard 12/2/2009 9:34:49 AM
Glad to see magazine back I am very glad to see this magazine back. This is the magazine that first got me interested in SQL Server and put me on the path to seek deep knowledge of database architecture. I am very excited and look forward to the expert content. Submitted By: Manuel A. Rodriguez

Jerry Foster SQL Server Standard 12/2/2009 9:17:38 AM
Email Distribution It's great to see the magazine up and running, especially in PDF form, which means I can read it on my Kindle! Just a suggestion - it would be nice if there were an email distribution method for the newsletter. I find it hard to take the time to navigate to the web site and find and download the file. But if it showed up in my inbox on a regular basis, I will be much more inclined to give it my attention. Thanks again. Jerry Submitted By: Jerry Foster

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