DSN-Less Connections
Confused about the difference between using a DSN or DSN-less connection? This article by Andy warren explains the differences and offers some insight into when each is appropriate.
2001-05-02
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Andy Warren
Moving Databases to a New Server
Got a plan for moving your data to the new server? Try this one! Andy Warren offers step by step instructions on how to move your data without doing a backup/restore or using detach and attach.
2001-04-30
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Introduction to DSN's
This article by Andy Warren is an introduction to DSN's; what they do, how they work, and where they are stored. Also pick up some ideas about how using a File DSN might save you a lot of administration!
2001-04-23
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