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SQL Server and the Windows Server 2008 Firewall: related news

SQL Server and the Windows Server 2008 Firewall

Weve long recommended that customers use the Windows Firewall to protect SQL Server installations. Starting with Windows XP/SP2, and continuing with Windows Vista, the firewall has been enabled by default on Windows client operating systems. Windows Server 2008 marks the first time this protection has been extended to a Windows Server OS.

SQL Server and the Windows Server 2008 Firewall

We've long recommended that customers use the Windows Firewall to protect SQL Server installations. Starting with Windows XP/SP2, and continuing with Windows Vista, the firewall has been enabled by default on Windows client operating systems. Windows Server 2008 marks the first time this protection has been extended to a Windows Server OS.

Loading XML data into SQL Server 2008

SQL Server DBAs will often come across a scenario where they need to load data from an XML document into SQL Server 2005 or 2008. As XML is being used widely by many organizations to communicate and share data, it is becoming a common task for DBAs to load XML data into SQL Server. This article provides a

[RHSA-2008:0569-01] Critical: firefox security update

Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Critical: firefox security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2008:0569-01 Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advisory URL: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0569.html Issue date: 2008-07-02 CVE Names: CVE-2008-2798 CVE-2008-2799 CVE-2008-2800 CVE-2008-2801 CVE-2008-2802 CVE-2008-2803 CVE-2008-2805 CVE-2008-2807 CVE-2008-2808 CVE-2008-2809 CVE-2008-2810 CVE-2008-2811 ===================================================================== 1. Summary: Updated firefox packages that fix several security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

Encryption used to be a tricky business in SQL Server 2005. Many of the restrictions have been swept away in SQL Server 2008, but there are still some issues clouding the view and it pays to be cautious...

ore details are emerging about SQL Server 2008, due for release in mid-2008, including information about some of its new encryption features.

Administering the Windows Firewall with Windows Server 2008 Group Policy

The windows firewall is now more manageable than ever with the group policy options available for it in Windows Server 2008. Here we discuss how to access these.

Making the Switch To Windows "Workstation" 2008

snydeq writes "Disenchanted with Vista? Why not convert Windows Server 2008 into the lean, efficient, reliable 'power user' OS that Windows should be? InfoWorld's Randall Kennedy, who has been using a converted 'Workstation' 2008 as his primary OS since hitting a wall using Vista as a Visual Studio development platform four months ago, says the guerrilla OS has turned his Dell notebook into a well-oiled machine that never gets sluggish and rarely needs to reboot. Those interested in making the switch should check out win2008workstation.com, a clearinghouse for 'Workstation' 2008 tips and techniques. Kennedy also offers a link to a Windows 2008 Workstation Converter utility for those looking to quickly convert a fresh Server 2008 install without hacking the registry or manually installing/enabling lots of services and features.

Preparing an Existing Domain for a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller

Implementing a Windows Server 2008 domain controller in your already existing Windows Server 2003 domain requires a bit of prep work. Here is what needs to be done.

Oracle Database Bugs Let Remote Users Access and Modify Data and Cause Denial of Service Conditions and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges

CVE Reference: CVE-2008-2587 , CVE-2008-2590 , CVE-2008-2591 , CVE-2008-2592 , CVE-2008-2600 , CVE-2008-2602 , CVE-2008-2603 , CVE-2008-2604 , CVE-2008-2605 , CVE-2008-2607 , CVE-2008-2608 , CVE-2008-2611 , CVE-2008-2613

Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Has Multiple Bugs That Permit Remote Code Execution, Certificate Spoofing, Cross-Site Scripting, and Other Impacts

CVE Reference: CVE-2008-2798 , CVE-2008-2799 , CVE-2008-2800 , CVE-2008-2801 , CVE-2008-2802 , CVE-2008-2803 , CVE-2008-2805 , CVE-2008-2806 , CVE-2008-2807 , CVE-2008-2808 , CVE-2008-2809 , CVE-2008-2810 , CVE-2008-2811

Freeance Mobile 2.0 Creates Map Features In ArcGIS Server 9.3 Using BlackBerry Smartphones

Dayton, OH - July 29, 2008 - TDC Group, Inc. announces release of its Freeance Mobile 2.0 for ArcGIS Server 9.3 software in September 2008. Freeance Mobile 2.0 allows organizations map features to ArcSDE records using a PostgreSQL database and GPS enabled BlackBerry smartphones. Freeance Mobile 2.0 incorporates ESRIs ArcGIS Server 9.3 Postgres database integration. BlackBerry smartphone users can now access ArcGIS Server 9.3 map services to field map point features to ArcSDE records in a Postgres database using GPS enabled BlackBerry smartphones. Freeance Mobile displays ArcGIS Server maps and enterprise database records on Blackberry Smartphones.

Freeance Mobile 2.0 Creates Map Features In ArcGIS Server 9.3 Using BlackBerry Smartphones

Dayton, OH - July 29, 2008 - TDC Group, Inc. announces release of its Freeance Mobile 2.0 for ArcGIS Server 9.3 software in September 2008. Freeance Mobile 2.0 allows organizations map features to ArcSDE records using a PostgreSQL database and GPS enabled BlackBerry smartphones. Freeance Mobile 2.0 incorporates ESRIs ArcGIS Server 9.3 Postgres database integration. BlackBerry smartphone users can now access ArcGIS Server 9.3 map services to field map point features to ArcSDE records in a Postgres database using GPS enabled BlackBerry smartphones. Freeance Mobile displays ArcGIS Server maps and enterprise database records on Blackberry Smartphones.

Microsoft Buys $100M of Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Support

Microsoft will buy $100 million worth of Linux support certificates from Novell to redistribute to Microsoft Windows Server customers for Novell for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). Novell has promised "tools, support, training and resources" for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server users seeking "optimal interoperability" with Microsoft Windows Server.

Canadian Web Host Cirrus Tech Upgrades Windows and Linux Virtual Private Server Offerings with 2 New Plans

August 6, 2008 (HOSTSEARCH.COM) Canadian web host Cirrus Tech has upgraded its Windows and Linux Virtual Private Server (VPS) offerings with 2 new plans, it was reported yesterday. The new plans target clients that require a larger amount of dedicated resources and users that are thinking of moving to a dedicated server but want to avoid the costs and downtime associated with migrating to a dedicated server.

SQL Server 2008 New Features - Merge Statement

In this article Nidal examines the usage of a SQL Server 2008 feature named Merge statement. It is a new TSQL Statement that allows you to perform join of tables and then apply one of three different operations on the result set. He demonstrates the concepts with the help of step-by-step explanations accompanied by relevant SQL statements. More...

Working with Binary Large Objects (BLOBs) Using SQL Server and ADO.NET

Sometimes, your data is not limited to strings and numbers. You need to store a large amount of data in a SQL server table. Documents, raw files, XML documents and photos are some examples. SQL sever provides special data types for such large volumes of data. In this article, I will discuss how to read and write Binary Large Objects (BLOBs) using SQL Server 2005 and ADO.NET.

Vista VPN setup guide, part 1: How to configure Windows Server 2008

Service provider takeaway: Value-added resellers (VARs) and networking consultants can help businesses provide remote access to users by setting up a virtual private network with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

IBM, Oracle, SAP sued over server software patents

IBM, Oracle and SAP were sued by a closely held company that accuses them of infringing its patents. Implicit Networks, based in Seattle, claims the three companies and Adobe Systems are violating two patents for computer-server software that performs faster security functions. The patents were issued from 1998 and 2001 applications. The complaint, filed July 15 in federal court in Seattle, targets IBM's Websphere Application Server, Oracle's Application Server and BEA WebLogic Server, SAP's NetWeaver and Adobe's JRun and ColdFusion products. Implicit seeks a "royalty" and didn't specifically ask that sales of any products be halted. Oracle is the world's second-biggest software maker, behind Microsoft. IBM is third in software. SAP, based in Walldorf, Germany, is the world's biggest maker of business-management software, and Adobe is the

Microsoft to Deliver SQL Server 2008 in August

SQL Server 2008 due in August and Steve Ballmer lays out Microsofts Software plus Services strategy at the Microsoft partner show.

Web Host Cirrus Tech Offers Dedicated Server Clients All-in-one Load Balancing, Firewall, and VPN Solution

July 11, 2008 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Web host Cirrus Tech is offering dedicated server clients an all-in-one load balancing, firewall, and VPN solution, it was reported yesterday. The solution, developed by HotBrick Corporation, offers Cirrus Tech customers “additional security, stability and features for their dedicated servers”. It is available as an add-on to any of Cirrus Tech’s dedicated server hosting plans.

Welcome to the new SQL Server BI Blog

Welcome All! My name is Derek Comingore and I am one of SQL Server Magazine’s leading Microsoft BI contributors. Myself as well as my friends and colleagues at SQL Server Magazine will be contributing to this blog on a regular basis. We will be blogging about designing, building, and deploying the Microsoft BI stack as well as industry trends and announcements. Please feel free to leave us a comment or you can email me directly at dcomingore@scalabilityexperts.com

SQL Server 2008: First Impressions

After the nine-hour download of the real SQL Server 2008 RTM from MSDN completed, I began the task of getting it installed on my new development system. It's an Intel Quad Core Duo with (only) 4GB of RAM, so you'll get an idea about how fast it is in comparison to yours when I start talking about timings.

Talking about Blogging Windows

Last week was an exciting week for Windows and blogging. Senior Vice Presidents Steven Sinofsky and Jon DeVaan launched a brand new blog called Engineering Windows 7 (or E7 for short). In case you don't know who these guys are, Jon DeVaan manages the engineering team responsible for creating the central (or "core") components and architecture of Windows and Steven Sinofsky manages the group responsible for the user experiences in both Windows and Windows Live. The Engineering Windows 7 blog is designed to create an open discussion about how we're making the next version of Windows - currently codenamed Windows 7 - and to create a background of understanding for the engineering decisions made in order to ship Windows 7.

How can I help customers using Windows Server 2003 VPN on Windows XP clients to access the Internet successfully?

How can I help customers using Windows Server 2003 VPN on Windows XP clients to access the Internet successfully?

Comodo Firewall Pro, A Consumer Favorite, Powers Ahead Most Other Firewall Solutions In Downloads

Jersey City, NJ, July 11, 2008 - Comodo, a leading security company, recently announced that its Firewall Pro application continues to grow in popularity with consumers and Internet security industry experts which accounts for why tens of thousands of users every day are switching from other firewalls to Comodo Firewall Pro. Comodo Firewall Pro is free software that outperforms virtually all other firewall solutions - paid or free because Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0) operates from a sophisticated, preventative, multi layered threat management approach. This approach is considered leading edge by the security industry and is seen as being far superior to most other traditional "detection" approaches used by other security vendors. As a result, Comodo Firewall Pro has garnered many awards and distinctions such as: * PC Magazine: Editor's Choi


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