Keep Your SQL Servers Synchronized with SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare
Managing multiple versions of the same database across different environments (i.e. Development, Test, Production, and Disaster Recovery site) is perhaps one of the most important and least favorable Database Administrative duties. Whether it’s synchronizing database objects or actual data, creating utilities to perform this obligatory task is somewhat of a dreaded chore. I mean, think of it, when was the last time you looked forward to creating one of these utility jobs? My point exactly!
Protect Your Ideas With Copyrights and Patents
Q: Can you tell me the difference between a copyright and a patent? Also is that something I should let a lawyer handle for me?
The Business Failed, But Did You?
Q: After years of dreaming about starting my own business, I finally took the plunge a little over a year ago. To say the least, my dream quickly became a nightmare. The business didn’t do nearly as well as I had hoped. I ran out of money within six months and had to take out a second mortgage on my house just to keep things going. I have now closed the business and am left with a pile of bills that will probably put me in personal bankruptcy. I don’t mean to take it out on you, but instead of telling people how great having your own business is all the time you should also warn them that starting a business is not easy and can be devastating when things go wrong. — Gene K.
How To Handle Customer Billing Snafus
Q: I just discovered that for the past six months I have been billing a client half of what I should have been. Should I just include the total of the past due balance on his next bill or contact him first to let him know that it’s coming? This client has been difficult in the past, so I’d rather not deal with him until I absolutely have to. My partner, on the other hand, thinks we should call the client and let him know what’s going on before sending the bill. What do you think? — Louis K.
Choosing A Business That’s Right For You
Q: I really want to start my own business, but I have no idea what business would be best suited for me. I’m also eager to get started, but I don’t want to pick the wrong business just because I’m impatient. How should I go about deciding what business would be best for me? — Samuel J.
Emphasizing a Product with Monochrome Graphics
Nothing stands out better on a website then a product image in full color while the rest of the image and site are monochrome (shades of gray).
Avoiding the Spam Trap: Get your message delivered!
If you send emails to your customers, I have some bad news for you. Not all of your emails are making it to your intended recipients. Between ISP spam filters, spam-blocking email servers, spam-killing email software, and email content filtering everywhere in between, the chances are high that your messages just aren’t making it past all of these roadblocks.
An SCJP 1.4 Certification Primer
The SCJP exam is the first in a series of Java certification exams offered by Sun Microsystems, and for many it is the first step to becoming established as a competent Java developer.
Get Traffic using Expiring Domain Names
Each day 20,000 plus domain names expire and become available for anyone to register. This is valuable if you are seeking a domain to help you boost your traffic, or are looking to resell the names for a profit.
Passing Data Between a Windows Form and Dialog Boxes
In this example, we will create a windows form application to demonstrate the transfer of data between a windows form and a dialog box displayed from the windows form.