Sphinx Awakens
by Robin Schumacher
Troubled and uncertain times have seemed to dog the major players in the relational database game lately. On the heels of all the turbulence surrounding the most recognized names in the database market, Microsoft is getting ready to step out and show the IS community its new baby. Microsoftıs new SQL Server 7.0 boasts a faster engine, greater scalability, and extensive OLAP processing capabilities. Is it finally ready for the enterprise? Robin Schumacher peers under the hood at what Microsoftıs latest offering really can do and sees if itıs got what it takes to be a hit.

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Enterprise Manager
by Judith Hurwitz
Componentized packaged applications

Data Warehouse Architect
by Ralph Kimball
Why you need a good surrogate key system.

SQL for Smarties
by Joe Celko
Good news for Web surfers

Application Architect
by David S. Linthicum
Solutions-oriented middleware.

Server Side
by Martin Rennhackkamp
Exploring Red Brick Warehouse 5.1

Component Assembler
by Tom Spitzer
Security solutions for a hyperconnected world.

Start Here
by Clara H. Parkes
The business behind the enterprise.