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String Data Types in SQL Server: VARCHAR vs. CHAR

Your database is made of data; data is defined by data types. Data types are so fundamental yet they're often overlooked. In this article, Jennifer McCown answers a few of the most common questions on VARCHAR, CHAR and choosing string data types for your database.

Last Update: Mar 11, 2024

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Getting Started with Microsoft SQL Server

Last Update: Nov 08, 2023

Michael Simmons serves up five simple steps for getting started with SQL Server as an IT administrator in his new article series.

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How to Create and Link a Group Policy Object in Active Directory

Last Update: Apr 27, 2023

Russell Smith shows us how to create and link a Group Policy Object in Active Directory in this step-by-step how-to article.

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Creating Advanced Functions in PowerShell

Last Update: Apr 17, 2023

Microsoft PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks gives us the low-down on creating advanced functions in PowerShell in this detailed tutorial.

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Why Learn the Active Directory Administrative Center?

Last Update: Nov 21, 2022

Are you still using the old Microsoft Management Console? Get on board and find out why the Active Directory Administrative Center is superior in this op-ed!

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How to Install and Configure Microsoft LAPS

Last Update: Nov 14, 2022

Configure Microsoft’s new Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool to protected local administrator accounts.

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Display Last Logged On Information for Windows 8.1

Last Update: Oct 31, 2022

Learn how to display last logged on information for Windows 8 and 8.1 in this quick how-to article by Petri IT Knowledgebase founder Daniel Petri.

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Disable Windows Server 2012 R2 Automatic Maintenance Using PSEXEC

Last Update: Oct 03, 2022

Having performance issues? You may be impacted by the Windows Server 2012 Automatic Maintenance functionality. Learn how to troubleshoot in Daniel Petri’s latest article.

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10 Tools Every Network Administrator Should Have On Their Thumbdrive

Last Update: Oct 03, 2022

Wesley David outlines some of the best tools and utilities every Network Administrator should have with them at all times.

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Beginning SQL Server Database Administration: Key Concepts

Last Update: Jun 24, 2022

Michael Simmons continues his SQL Server journey by reviewing key terms and concepts, along with a primer on SQL Server Management Studio.

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