Mixed case passwords for Oracle

So, we all know that Oracle used to be non-case sensitive when it came to user names and passwords. We also know that since 11g this is not the case and Oracle, by default, is case sensitive. The one thing I wanted to point out is that even if you are using sec_case_sensitive_logon=false and ignore [...]

Changing MS SQL Server system stored procedures

Sometimes, you want to enhance or change system stored procedures to add functionality like security related code. This is not supported and might blow up in your face so all the standard caveats apply. If it blows in your face, tough luck! SQL2000 is pretty straight forward and you can find plenty of places on [...]