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by Tamer Oz

PocketPcAgent is an application that can be installed on Windows Mobile devices that are running Windows Mobile 5.0 or higher. The application listens to events such as SMS Received, Call Missed, E-Mail Received, Battery Strength Changed, and much more on the Pocket PC.

LiteDispatch - Logistic solution on the cloud

by Enrique Albert

Azure WebSite and W8 Store App using SQL-CE, Azure SQL, Mobile Services, SignalR, EF, WebAPI and integration to Bing Maps

Retrieving and Storing Call History

by Bryan Sachdeva

This article describes how to create a wrapper class for the native Phone API, and then uses it to retrieve and store the call history.

How to Split Microsoft SQL Server Table Row Data

by Md. Marufuzzaman

This tip shows you an easy way to split Microsoft SQL Server table row data.

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Code Review Checklist

by Ebenezar John Paul

An Ideal Code Review Checklist that applies for most programming languages

Easy application to detect and recognize faces with EmugCV

by Emanuel Santos

In this article i will show how to create a basic application to detect and recognize faces using EmugCV.

Sql Server In Clause With Multiple Literal Values Performance Behaviour

by Neeraj Prasad Sharma

This article deals with performance difference with literal values

Convert RTF to Plain Text (Revised Again)

by NightWizzard

Handling for hex expressions and the trailing '}'

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Simple Data Access in C#

11 Jan 2009 by 6opuc

Fast and easy to use data access class library.

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Auto Adjusting Date Ranges on Entry of a New Range using SQL

27 Sep 2009 by acarpio1975

Given date ranged data, adjust existing ranges on entry of a new ranged data.

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How to search for related query inside the Database using ASP.NET

11 Aug 2014 by Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

This article explains how you can use ASP.NET (C#) and search for related queries in your Database.

Benchmarking the Performance of Embedded DB for .NET: SQL CE 4.0 vs SQLite

3 Jul 2011 by Alexander Galkin

Provides a sample code for a simple test bench application and compares the performance of two most common embedded databases for .NET: Microsoft SQL CE 4.0 and SQLite.

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Mobile Birthday Reminder and Automatic SMS Sender

4 Jul 2010 by Amit Kumar Tiwari

This code sends automatic SMS to birthday boys/girls :) from phone

Database Deadlocks for Dummies

2 Oct 2008 by Andrew J Dixon

Explaining Database deadlocking to non-technical people

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The Basics of The Palm Pre Linux

21 Sep 2009 by Apriorit Inc, Oleksandr Dodatko

This article describes the process of initial configuration and basic work with Palm Web OS on the lower level than it's described in Palm SDK docs.

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Simple Data Paging

23 Oct 2005 by Barend Jnr

Simple Data Paging

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Easy SQL-CE Access Utility in C#

9 Nov 2012 by Bart-Jan Verhoeff

Access data in any SQL server compact edition datatable using only one line of code in C#

EasySqlCe: easy access to SQL CE in C#

23 Jan 2014 by Bart-Jan Verhoeff

An easy way to access your SQL compact edition database in C#

HowTo: Install the Northwind and Pubs Sample Databases in SQL Server 2008 Express

18 Oct 2013 by Brian C Hart

To save you from hunting through the docs and locating downloads, we gather both databases here and walk you through installing them using SQL Server Management Studio Express -- updated for SQL Server 2008 Express Edition!

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Data Driven Unit Testing for a DotNetNuke Private Assembly Module

18 Jun 2007 by Bruce Chapman DNN

Using data driven unit tests with SQL Server CE for DotNetNuke private module development.

Retrieving and Storing Call History

19 Dec 2007 by Bryan Sachdeva

This article describes how to create a wrapper class for the native Phone API, and then uses it to retrieve and store the call history.

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Visual Representation of SQL Joins

3 Feb 2009 by C.L. Moffatt

This article describes SQL Joins in a visual manner, and also the most efficient way to write the visualized Joins.

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T-SQL Coding Standard

1 Oct 2008 by Casper Leon Nielsen

T-SQL Coding Standard - for programming the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (DRAFT)

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Easier Database Transactions - Extending the Using Statement to Perform Automatic Database Transactions

25 Oct 2004 by Chad Z. Hower aka Kudzu

Any user who works with database updates uses transactions. Transactions in ADO.NET are done using a transaction object, and a try..catch, but there is an easier, one might even say a more C# way to handle database transactions.

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SQL Wizardry Part Three - Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

12 Jan 2014 by Christian Graus

In this third installment, we look at how Common Table Expressions can simplify your SQL and help you perform complex tasks

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SQL Wizardry Part Five - when not to use DISTINCT

6 Jan 2014 by Christian Graus

Just a quick explanation of why it's not always a good idea to use DISTINCT

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SQL Wizardry Part Six - Windowing Functions

13 Jan 2014 by Christian Graus

A discussion of windowing functions, from sum to row_number(), to the new functions in SS2012

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SQL Wizardry Part Seven - PIVOT and arbitrary lists of data

16 Jan 2014 by Christian Graus

Discussion on pivot and other ways to turn columns of data in to rows in SQL Server

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SQL Wizardry Part Eight - Tally Tables

21 Jan 2014 by Christian Graus

A description of the best way to create tally tables, and how to use them

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Thinking in SQL - Generating Random Numbers

23 Jan 2014 by Christian Graus

A discussion of ways to create random number sequences in SQL Server

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Simple bit of Transact SQL to help locate text in a database

12 Dec 2007 by codelion

Simple bit of Transact SQL to help locate text in a database using cursors

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SQL Injection Attacks and Some Tips on How to Prevent Them

23 Jan 2005 by Colin Angus Mackay

Discusses various aspects of SQL Injection attacks, what to look for in your code, and how to secure it against SQL Injection attacks.

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SQL Battleship 2008

15 Dec 2007 by craigd

Single-player game using GEOMETRY datatype and spatial functions in SQL Server.

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Accessing MS SQL Server CE v1.0/v2.0 without ADO

2 Mar 2003 by CT CHANG

Add, edit, and delete records/table/database in MS SQL Server CE v1.0/v2.0.

Code First with SQL CE

9 Nov 2013 by Damijan Vodopivec

Sample Code First project with SQL CE 4.0 database

HeMoSiBi™ WPF App

16 Feb 2015 by DrABELL

Her Most Significant Bit™ NY-2013, All-in-One/Win8 (AIC-2013 FINALIST app)

Implementing multi-level trees in MS SQL Server

14 Aug 2012 by Duong Ba Hong Minh

A good way to setup and install a multi-tree level structure by using a MS SQL Server database.

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Code Review Checklist

24 Feb 2017 by Ebenezar John Paul

An Ideal Code Review Checklist that applies for most programming languages

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Easy application to detect and recognize faces with EmugCV

7 Sep 2016 by Emanuel Santos

In this article i will show how to create a basic application to detect and recognize faces using EmugCV.

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WCF by Example - Introduction

28 May 2013 by Enrique Albert

Patterns and best practices for the desing and development of rich client enterprise applications using WPF, WCF and NHibernate

WCF by Example - Chapter I - Baseline

19 Dec 2012 by Enrique Albert

First draft version of the model, repository, and services.

WCF by Example - Chapter XVI - EF 5 & SQL CE - AzureWebSites Deployment

31 Jan 2013 by Enrique Albert

EF Code First implementation of generic repository and unit of work. With deployment to Azure web sites using SQL Compact.

Multiple filters on a WHERE clause

2 May 2005 by fhunth

How to write multiple filters on a WHERE clause on a sql sentence

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Very Lightweight Data Access Layer in C# and .NET 2.0

4 Apr 2007 by Fitim Skenderi

Very Lightweight Data Access Layer in C# and .NET 2.0

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Convert a Text File to a PDF File

14 Dec 2005 by Florence FZ Li

This article shows how to convert a text file to PDF.

Sending complex emails in .NET 1.1

15 Mar 2006 by FlorentinB

This article describes complex issues about sending emails in .NET 1.1 (such as using a SMTP server that requires authentication).

SQL Tuning Tutorial - Understanding a Database Execution Plan (1)

17 Apr 2005 by Gael Fraiteur

If you want to tune your SQL statements, you need to understand how the server executes them. The article explains this.

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A SQL Management Console for MSSQL 2000 & 2005, MySQL 5.0,...

20 Apr 2008 by gan.gary

An article on a SQL IDE for different type of RDBMS databases

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Data Synchronization in SQL Express

14 Oct 2010 by Ganesan Krishnan

Data Synchronization in SQL Express

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Install and Configure SQL Server for SQLCE replication

13 Sep 2003 by Garth Tissington

After pulling my hair out for several days I finally figured out how to install and configure SQLCE with SQL Server for replication to a Windows CE device. I hope this saves you some pain

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Creating Pocket PC Application Setup Packages Using the CAB Wizard - 2

14 Jul 2004 by Girish Nurani Sankaranarayanan

An article describing the implementing of Custom actions in Pocket PC application Setup packages.

Merge Replication between SQL 2000 or SQL 2005 using SQLCE

20 Aug 2007 by ihsanps

Merge Replication using SQL 2000 or 2005 using Compact Framework

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Packaging and Deploying Pocket PC Applications and SQL Server CE 2.0

12 Nov 2005 by JacobEgholm

This article is about making a package containing a Pocket PC application and a SQL Server CE. The package will be of type MSI. When you click it, it will first install SQL Server CE 2.0 and then it will install the Pocket PC application.

Create a Modified On Column in SQL Server

23 Dec 2007 by james.wren

How to add a modified on column in SQL Server using triggers.

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SQL Compact 3.5 Tidbits and Gotchas!

1 Aug 2008 by Jammer

An article detailing with the odd problems and solutions to using SQL Compact 3.5 in desktop applications.

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Audit for DB programming

24 Mar 2008 by jangtimjang

Do you want to know what your DB programmers are doing?

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Uncommon Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

25 Aug 2009 by Jeremy Likness

Common table expressions (CTEs) are a powerful new construct for building advanced queries.

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The LOGIC Behind Mad MAX()

11 Mar 2008 by Joe Negron

The SQL MAX() function is a little tricky when trying to work with numeric data - Not quite the same in other languages.

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SQL Server to SQL Server Compact Edition Database Copy Utility

26 Jun 2008 by johnnycantcode

Create and manage your mobile database using SQL Management Studio and export them to SQL Compact Edition databases

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Managing Blobs Using the ATL OLE DB Consumer Templates on the Pocket PC

30 Jun 2004 by João Paulo Figueira

Managing large data types on SQL CE databases and the ATL OLE DB Consumer Templates.

ATL OLE DB Consumer Template Schemas

6 Feb 2005 by João Paulo Figueira

Exploring SQL CE 2.0 schema information with the ATL OLE DB Consumer Templates.

Abstracting the ORM Framework

8 Jul 2013 by JP van Mackelenbergh

Abstracting the ORM Framework via Repository/Unit Of Work patterns

How to Call SSIS Package from the Stored Procedure

20 Jun 2008 by JustChiragPatel

No need to create web service for SSIS package call

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How to Config Linked Servers in a Minute

29 Apr 2009 by Kamran Hazari

How to create Linked servers in a minute in an easy way

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Simplify Database Operations with Generic Fluent NHibernate

30 May 2012 by Kieran Maltz, Cayen Systems

This article describes database communication using a generic Fluent NHibernate implementation.

Minimalistic Driver-less Native MySql Client

11 May 2009 by Ladislav Nevery

Native MySql Client not requiring any special driver or library

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LINQ to SQL

10 Dec 2007 by Le Sourcier

How to use LINQ to SQL

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SSIS Basic OLEDB / ODBC destination script

29 May 2008 by madgardener

Simple destination script to use do updates with a sub query.

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Table Data Sharing Across Stored Procedures

7 Aug 2012 by ManojKumar19

This tip demonstrates how table data can be shared in two stored procedures.

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LINQ Challenges and SQL Server Compact Edition

25 Mar 2008 by Matt Sollars

Overcoming challenges with LINQ to SQL and using LINQ with SQL Server Compact Edition.

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LINQ and Deploying SQL Server CE 3.5

28 May 2009 by Matt Sollars

How to deploy SQL Server CE 3.5 with an application that uses LINQ for data access.

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How To Store Any File into SQL Database

22 May 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

An easy technique to store any file into SQL database

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How to Integrate an OLE Object with SQL Server

15 Jun 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

This article will demonstrate how we can integrate T-SQL with an external application.

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How Many Records Are There in your Database?

20 Jul 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

How many records are there in your database?

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Get SQL Table Information

19 Jul 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

Get SQL Table Information

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Procedure to Shrink the Database Transaction Log

25 Jul 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

This article will demonstrate the procedure to shrink the database transaction log.

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Get List of Extended storedProcedures that are Allowed to you for Common Use

26 Jul 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

An easy way to get a list of extended storedProcedure allowed to you for common use

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How Do I Protect My Stored Procedure Code

29 Jul 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

This article will demonstrate the best practice to protect SQL server code object.

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Overview of SQL Server Stored Procedure

13 Jul 2010 by Md. Marufuzzaman

Overview of SQL server stored procedure

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Overview of SQL Server 2005/2008 Table Indexing (Part-1)

25 Aug 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

Basic overview of SQL Server 2005/2008 Table Indexing

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Overview of SQL Server database Triggers

7 Aug 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

Overview of SQL Server database Triggers

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An Easy But Effective Way to Split a String using Transact-SQL

9 Aug 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

This article will demonstrate how to split a string using Transact-SQL.

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A Simple Use of SQL CASE Expression

19 Aug 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

This article will give you an idea about how to use CASE expression in T-SQL or as a formula of a particular column.

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An Easy Way to Get a File Name or a File Extension from a User Defined File Path using Transact-SQL

9 Aug 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

This article will demonstrate how to get a file name or a file extension as well using Transact-SQL.

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Global Variables in SQL Server

19 Aug 2009 by Md. Marufuzzaman

A list of Global variables in SQL Server and their uses in Transact-SQL

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End-to-End Real World BlackBerry Application, Part 6

16 Apr 2009 by MiamiCoder

How to create a real-world BlackBerry application.

How to Validate ASP.NET and MVC Web Forms Using Business Rules Engine

14 Jul 2014 by Misha1964

Learn how to validate complex web forms using business rules engine

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Passing an Array as Parameter to SQL Server Procedure

13 May 2009 by Mohammad Al Hoss

Passing an array as parameter to SQL server Procedure

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Windows Mobile App Development Part 5: Intro to using SQL Server CE

30 Oct 2009 by mstruys, dougturn

Learn to access data through DataSets and SQLCeResultSets in your Mobile apps.

LinqToSQL: Query Multiple Databases in One LINQ Expression and More...

31 Jan 2008 by Muigai Mwaura

Query multiple databases in one expression e.g. an Microsoft Access Database and an SQL Server Database

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Web enabling data on a SQL Anywhere Server using a native web service

6 Jan 2008 by mysorian

An HTML Native web Service on SQL Anywhere Database Server

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Sql Server In Clause With Multiple Literal Values Performance Behaviour

26 Aug 2016 by Neeraj Prasad Sharma

This article deals with performance difference with literal values

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Parse DataSet via Reflection

1 Sep 2009 by NeoPunk

This article shows how to bind relational data model with object design model

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Windows Forms Setup Saver

26 Apr 2005 by Nick Kopp

Presents a generic method of saving and reloading the status of a Form's controls using XML.

Document SQL Server 2000/2005 Database

17 Oct 2009 by Nitinpatel

T-SQL script to generate the document of SQL 2000/2005 database

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URL Decoding in pure T-SQL

25 Jan 2007 by orinoco77

How to decode a URLEncoded URL with T-SQL

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RegiRide, a complete Windows Phone application

24 Jun 2012 by Patrick Kalkman

A complete WP7 application with SQL compact database, LINQ to SQL, MVVM Light and Dropbox integration

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A Programmer's Guide to Starting a Software Company and Building an Enterprise Application - Article 5

19 Sep 2009 by Paul Rony

A Programmer's Guide to Starting a Software Company and Building an Enterprise Application

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Improving the performance of queries using SQL Server: Part 2

3 May 2007 by Pete O'Hanlon

These articles are on prioritizing and improving query performance in SQL Server.

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DbProvider Profiler using WCF and DbProviderFactory Injection: Part II of IV

20 Sep 2011 by Pieter Van Parys

Creating profiling information in our ProxyDbxxx classes

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SQL SERVER - 2005 T-SQL Paging Query Technique Comparison (OVER and ROW_NUMBER()) - CTE vs. Derived Table

17 Jun 2007 by pinaldave

SQL SERVER - 2005 T-SQL Paging Query Technique Comparison (OVER and ROW_NUMBER()) - CTE vs. Derived Table

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SQL SERVER - Data Warehousing Interview Questions and Answers Complete List Download

29 Jul 2007 by pinaldave

I tried to accommodate all of them in the last post in the series. I hope this series is helpful to all candidates who are seeking job as well interviewers. I have combined all the questions and answers in the one PDF which is available to download and refer to at your convenience.

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SQL SERVER – Order of Columns in Update Statement Does not Matter

9 Mar 2010 by pinaldave

SQL SERVER – Order of Columns in Update Statement does not matter

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SQL Performance: Good Practices for Beginners

23 May 2007 by Praveen Nair (NinethSense)

This article gives simple practical guidelines which will help a developer to design good performance, high quality SQL databases.

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A SQLProcedure For MSSQL 2005 Of CustomPaging With RowNum And CustomPaging Without RowNum Both For MSSQL 2000 And MSSQL 2005

29 May 2009 by qubing

WITH Clause AND EXEC sp_executesql Clause Used In MSSQL 2005

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SQL Champ - A Quiz to Prove Your SQL Knowlege

30 Mar 2008 by r.stropek

software architects invites you to prove your knowledge about certain subjects concerning Microsoft .NET technology by participating in a monthly quiz. This month the quiz is about SQL Server.

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DataBinding in WPF Browser Application using SQL Server Compact

22 Aug 2011 by RameshSengamalai

DataBinding in WPF Browser Application using SQL Server Compact

SQL Server CE Query Tool

9 Sep 2011 by ray_mayukh

User friendly query designer and data manipulation tool for SQL Server CE