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Understand the ASP.NET DataGrid control

Need to get up to speed on the ASP.NET DataGrid control features? Try this introduction article on for size. Read more »

Oracle joins Microsoft developer program

Oracle has pledged to make its database software work better with Microsoft's development tools. Read more »

Australian developers lay hands on .NET Server

Microsoft aims to make Windows .NET Server sufficiently scalable and easy to use to suit everyone from small business to enterprise customers, Cliff Reeves, Microsoft's vice president, Windows Server, told over 1500 attendees at Microsoft TechEd 2002. Read more »

Microsoft prepares for Yukon, Longhorn

The software company readies new development tools before planned releases of revamped database and Windows operating system software. Read more »

Microsoft Web services plan targets Java

The company aims to turn up the heat on Java rivals with plans for software that could simplify the creation of heavy-duty Web services applications. Read more »

Microsoft to release Office, Windows Server APIs

Microsoft on Thursday said it will make application programming interfaces (APIs) for Office and Windows Server available free of charge, in a move designed to make its products work better with software from other providers, including open-source communities. Read more »

Open source fans offer differing views of MS move

Open source developers and users have always been a sceptical group, but their opinions can shift — for example, their loathing of Sun Microsystems diminished as Sun stopped attacking Linux and started moving towards open source software. Read more »

Microsoft to license real-world use of betas

This week Microsoft released test versions of its forthcoming development tools and database that, according to the company, are already suitable for running production business applications. Read more »

Builder's August Top Ten

Have you missed any of the hottest technology development stories published in the past month? ZDNet Australia's Builder channel can help you keep in touch with the top ten stories of August. Read more »

Browser flaws biggest software security risk

Cross-site scripting flaws are now the most common vulnerabilities according to security experts. Read more »

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Simplify .NET SQL queries with the DAAB

Microsoft's Data Access Application Block (DAAB) makes connecting .NET applications to SQL databases easier--if you know how to use it. Read more »

SQL Server CE vs. Access CE

Looking for a robust database for your handheld or mobile device? Edmond Woychowsky takes a closer look at SQL Server CE and Access CE head-to-head. Read more »

Integrate PostgreSQL with .NET

The PostgreSQL database server provides a reliable, robust database solution at no cost. Tony Patton walks you through the steps of using PostgreSQL as the backend for .NET applications. Read more »

Automate data transfers with SQL Server and VB.NET

The transfer of data from one format to another is a common programming chore. Programmers can simplify the process by using SQL Server via Data Transformation Services (DTS), which is tightly integrated in the Microsoft product line. Read more »

Is SQL a legitimate programming language?

Bigotry within the ranks of the development community is rampant. Many developers view SQL as an afterthought. Is this a mistake? Builder.com investigates. Read more »

Enhance the admin interface when storing images in SQL Server

Using SQL Server to store and manage application images can be a welcome approach, but the management interface must provide all features necessary to properly maintain the data. Read more »

Simplify report creation with .NET's various reporting options

Developers often cringe when they have to create reports, but there are numerous options available with .NET to simplify the process. Tony Patton offers you a look at .NET's various reporting options. Read more »

XPath provides an easier way to select information in Jet database

In the Microsoft .NET Framework, extracting information from a Jet database can be accomplished using SQL queries or XPath. Each method has pros and cons, but you may find yourself using XPath more often as .NET becomes more prevalent. Read more »

Exposing product information via Web services

The .NET Framework simplifies the Web service creation process. Learn how to create a Web service that interfaces with SQL Server and returns the applicable information from the Northwind database. Read more »

Supersize me-- Access to SQL

Access developers who have ambitions to upsize to SQL Server face several problems. The problem that's the most difficult to surmount is dynamic SQL. Read more »

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InAccess: Querying .Net

Paul Ayre [blogs:controlaltdefeat] -- INAccess: Tales of woe revolving around the Access Database system Read more »

CodeGear Q&A

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- CodeGear is the new name for Borland's developer tools business. Builder AU spoke to CodeGear about the handover and direction of the developer tools business under the new banner. Read more »

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