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Best Database Article of August 2014

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Current Entries

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29 Aug 2018Micah Nikkel
SQL script that dynamically generates the DR scripts for failing over/back all Log Shipped databases. While it makes even a single database failover/failback a more streamlined process, it's most helpful for servers with multiple databases, such as SharePoint, consolidated SQL Servers, etc.
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13 Aug 2014Cindy Potvin
This is the fourth post in my series about saving data in Android applications.
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26 Aug 2014Wendelius
Generate a set of random numbers by using CTE
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5 Aug 2014saurav ray
Article determines how to bind a crystal report with a virtual database
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5 Aug 2014Anis Derbel
The easy way to connect to Mysql using Wamp server on WPF
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26 Aug 2014Roysb
Creating a menu dynamically from a database, with a style type control panel
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20 Aug 2014TheCardProject.co.uk
Quickly set up the ability to serve up several pages and record which was served in SQL Server
1 Aug 2014Chris_Yates
When managing a large amount of servers and databases, having an efficient way to search for objects in a particular database, SQL Server instance or the object metadata is crucial. DBA Chris Yates tells us why SQL Search from Red Gate helps him achieve this with ease, and at no cost.
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18 Aug 2014DiponRoy
Here, we will see the basic differences or similarities between various joins of MS SQL Server.
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8 Jun 2016David Lee 145
How to make dynamic DTO with ExpandoObject
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19 Aug 2014Mayank Pal Singh
Know you digital presence / cyber presence / internet presence using DFMAP
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5 Aug 2014Igor Ladnik
Technique to obtain in memory code of running .NET application (even wrapped into unmanaged code for binary files anti-reflection) is presented and implemented with workable sample
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27 Aug 2014R M Shahidul Islam Shahed
ASP.NET MVC 5 applications
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28 Aug 2014Wendelius
Generate Fibonacci numbers using CTE
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1 Aug 2014Sreekanth Mohan
Foreach file enumerator in SSIS
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29 Aug 2014Andres Cassagnes
A simple serial communication library, with a serial ports enumerator
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9 Aug 2014Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan
This articles describes how to kick start a shop website using ASP.NET and the software Microsft WebMatrix
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18 Aug 2014Vishal_007
hassle less free fast ajax grid with the use of javascript and asp.net
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8 Oct 2014Peter Leow
The OO way to writing your database operation code in PHP
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23 Aug 2014Muhammad Shoaib Raja
Fully functional web data grids with multi column sorting, filtering and pagination using JQuery based data table plugin and .Net generic handlers
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18 Aug 2014Emiliarge
Read and write data to Access databases without limitations caused by the use of the SQL.
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20 Aug 2014Amol M Vaidya
A simple Data Connection Library to avoid rewriting code when the DB changes
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12 Aug 2014Gihan Liyanage
Simple Dapper.NET Example with MVC
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16 Sep 2014Wendelius
How to generate desired amount of rows in SQL Server using CTE
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1 Aug 2014Ajit Kumar Thakur Microsoft
Reading OLAP Cube using MDX: Part 2
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22 Aug 2014Faustino Dina
In this article we will show one approach to decouple the Entity Framework generated code for stored procedures from the higher layers of code by using the Adapter Pattern
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11 Aug 2014Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan
This article explains how you can use ASP.NET (C#) and search for related queries in your Database.
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5 Aug 2014Oussama_Kahoul
Introduction to WPF technology and the MVVM design pattern
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24 Nov 2014B. Clay Shannon
In which the author takes the "That is an Exercise Left to the Reader" cop-out to Extremes
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17 Aug 2014Prakash Lekhak
We will create a Table and Stored Procedure in Sql Server 2008R2 and data will be inserted and retrieved by using Asp.net using C#
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26 Aug 2014Chai_Pot
How to use MySQL as database in VB.NET applications.
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24 Aug 2014Mihir.D.Shah
Simple Queries to find row count of all tables in a MS-SQL Database
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3 Aug 2014henry sentio kauta
The Android operating System in action
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5 Aug 2014Uppuluri Aditya
COALESCE and ISNULL in SQL Server - Part 2
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29 Aug 2014pritik889
How to use local database file (.sdf) in Windows application C#

Current Participants

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Bangladesh Bangladesh
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer
Pakistan Pakistan
Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a computer programmer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert with Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.
Database Developer Microsoft
India India
I am Ajit Kumar Thakur. I am Consultant in Microsoft Global Delivery India. I work on Database (SQL Server), BI (SSAS, SSRS,SSIS),and Windows Powershell. I have 8 years of experience in Database and BI project development.
Architect
Japan Japan
My computer career started as an Avid Gamer Smile | :) . I loved the old times Xatax and Wolf. But, curiosity took over my gaming side and I started to search on ways to create all the mesmerising programs that I used.
I started programming in Qbasic and then moved on to every possible programming language I could lay my hands on. Qbasic, Pascal, C, C++, Win32 SDK, VB 6.0, VB.NET, C#, Struts, Core Java, Javascript, VbScript, Unix Shell Programming, SQL SERVER PROGRAMMING, WMI scripting....are some of the languages I can boast of being proficient in.
My formal introduction to computers was when I took the Bachelor of Computer Sciences (Pune, India) degree.Later on I got Masters from the same university.
My Professional Certifications include
MCP SQL Server 2000 (70-229)
Brainbench Certified MS SQL Server Programmer
Brainbench Certified MS SQL Server Administrator
Brainbench Certified ASP.NET Programmer
Brainbench Certified Javascript Programmer
Brainbench Certified RDBMS Concepts
Engineer
Argentina Argentina
As an Electronic Engineer I've worked with many languages and for some diferents plattforms including desktop and embedded systems.
My natural envirovment is C/C++, but I've worked with Java, C# and hardware oriented languages (VHDL, Verilog).
I really like programing and always I'm looking for some ideas to development.
I add to the opensource philosophy do I try to share my knowledge with other people.

Now I am developing embedded systems for nuclear industries in the Argentina most important technology Company.
Software Developer (Junior) Microsoft Student Partners
Tunisia Tunisia
I study Software Engineering , 23 years old , I'm motivated with all Technologies of Microsoft.
Since I have been in the Community of Microsoft as Microsoft Student Partners, I developped many apps on the platform Windows and Phone. Now , it's time to share what I learn here and I'am ready to help Everyone.
You can contact me at any time (anisderbel@outlook.com)
This is a Organisation

9 members
Founder Across Time & Space
United States United States
I am in the process of morphing from a software developer into a portrayer of Mark Twain. My monologue (or one-man play, entitled "The Adventures of Mark Twain: As Told By Himself" and set in 1896) features Twain giving an overview of his life up till then. The performance includes the relating of interesting experiences and humorous anecdotes from Twain's boyhood and youth, his time as a riverboat pilot, his wild and woolly adventures in the Territory of Nevada and California, and experiences as a writer and world traveler, including recollections of meetings with many of the famous and powerful of the 19th century - royalty, business magnates, fellow authors, as well as intimate glimpses into his home life (his parents, siblings, wife, and children).

Peripatetic and picaresque, I have lived in eight states; specifically, besides my native California (where I was born and where I now again reside) in chronological order: New York, Montana, Alaska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Missouri.

I am also a writer of both fiction (for which I use a nom de plume, "Blackbird Crow Raven", as a nod to my Native American heritage - I am "½ Cowboy, ½ Indian") and nonfiction, including a two-volume social and cultural history of the U.S. which covers important events from 1620-2006: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/blackbirdcraven
Software Developer
India India
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
United States United States
This member doesn't quite have enough reputation to be able to display their biography and homepage.
Canada Canada
Cindy Potvin is a software developer based in the Montreal area. At her day job, she creates web applications using the ASP.NET MVC framework and mobile applications using the Android SDK.
Web Developer Nexon Korea
Korea (Republic of) Korea (Republic of)
I am a web developer in South Korea. I work at Nexon Korea now.

My interest:
- ASP.NET (MVC, Web API)
- C#
- Etc.

GitHub : https://github.com/thinkit-software
Software Developer
Russian Federation Russian Federation
Want to contribute my CodeProject articles and tips? Write my e-mail: emiliarge@mail.ru
Software Developer
Mexico Mexico
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior)
Israel Israel


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Software Developer Joey Software Solutions
United States United States
Mark Caplin has specialized in Information Technology solutions for the past 30 years. Specializing in full life-cycle development projects for both enterprise-wide systems and Internet/Intranet based solutions.

For the past fifteen years, Mark has specialized in the Microsoft .NET framework using C# as his tool of choice. For the past four years Mark has been implementing Single Page Applications using the Angular platform.

When not coding, Mark enjoys playing tennis, listening to U2 music, watching Miami Dolphins football and watching movies in Blu-Ray technology.

In between all this, his wife of over 25 years, feeds him well with some great home cooked meals.

You can contact Mark at mark.caplin@gmail.com

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Mayank is a security professional with 6+ years of experience in developing networking security products like IDS, IPS, vulnerability scanners. Mayank has also performed vulnerability assessments, penteration testing configuration reviews.
Software Developer (Junior)
India India
I have been working in software area from last 1 year. I have worked on .net technology. I always interested to learn new technology.
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer
India India
A Qualified Electronics Engineer, a professional web application developer, an accidental SQL DBA and an amateur Photoshop artist!
Software Developer Pakistan Revenu Automation Ltd. (PRAL)
Pakistan Pakistan
I am passionate web developer and mostly works in ASP.NET and Adobe Flex applications. Now my keen of learning is driving me toward Node.js and believe me, i truly love it.

I have just started my blog and you can find it Here
Software Developer
France France
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Instructor / Trainer
Singapore Singapore
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

子曰:"三人行,必有我师焉;择其善者而从之,其不善者而改之."
Software Developer
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer MNC
India India
I am C# corner MVP and Blogger and currently working as a .Net Developer in an MNC Company India and have one and eight month experience in C#,ASP.NET,SQL server.I am a B.Tech in computer science.This is My Blog where i blog https://aspdotnetmyblog.com/
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Software Developer UChicago Research Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bangladesh
• 4 year’s professional experience in Software Development with CMMI process.
• Experience in VB.NET, C#, ADO.NET, LINQ, EF, Web Programming, Crystal Report, Microsoft Reporting, Telerik Reporting, SSRS & MS SQL server 2003, 2008.
• Experience in complex SQL query, Store Procedure, Views, RDMS & Micro Finance business.
• Experience in Writing RSD, DSD & Diagramming of Use case, Activity, RTM, Class, Object etc.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices: Planning, Designing, Coding, Code Review, Unit Testing, Test Plan & Implementation.
• Possess a strong analytical ability and can adapt quickly.
• Can work within a team as well as independently with comfort.
• Strong bug fixing and problem-solving skills.
• Have solid understanding about business process, technology and system development with object oriented concepts.
• I keep myself updated about the latest trends and developments of technology.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Costa Rica Costa Rica
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer
India India
Hi Guys,

I am Saurav Ray have done M.C.A from Inder prastha Enginnering College and currently working as a Software Developer on .Net Technologies from the last 2 year.
Software Developer (Senior)
India India
I am a software Engineer specialized in Microsoft technologies(Asp.Net, SQL Server, MSBI etc).
Software Developer (Senior) RichardGreenSoftware Ltd
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I am technical Director of TheCardProject.co.uk in Nottingham, a website giving information, software, services and expertise in the area of ID cards, smart cards.
Software Developer (Junior)
India India
I have started my IT career in April 2013. Currently working as C#, SSIS and SQL Server developer in a multinational company. I am a Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server 2012.
Web Developer QX Ltd
India India
I am an ambitious Software Professional who is always wanted to move forward….. Smile | :)
Architect
Europe Europe
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  1. The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
  2. Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
  3. With the exception of the Everything Else category, the article must be tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category (for example, to enter the C# Competition you would need to tag your article with a C# tag).
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  6. Articles may only be considered for a single category. If an article is eligible for multiple categories (for example, it pertains to both the C# and Web Dev categories), CodeProject editors and judges will decide which category the article shall be entered in.
  7. No author can be nominated twice in the same category.
  8. If an author writes has two separate articles, each article may be considered in their respective categories provided none of the aforementioned rules are broken. For example, if an author wrote two separate articles, one related to C# and one related to VB.NET, the author and articles could be nominated in the C# and VB.NET competitions, respectively.
  9. In the event an author wins multiple competitions, and repeat, identical prizes, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
  10. In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
  11. In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
  12. Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
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