T-SQL code is highly integrated with the rest of SQL Server. It executes using "native" data types, so data returned from the storage engine doesn't need to undergo expensive type conversions ...

T-SQL code is highly integrated with the rest of SQL Server. It executes using "native" data types, so data returned from the storage engine doesn't need to undergo expensive type conversions prior to ...

UNSAFE code isn't restricted in any way, including using unmanaged code. Using UNSAFE could compromise SQL Server, so only users who are members of the sql_admins role can even permit UNSAFE ...

I hate to think the language that is the forte of most DBAs is doomed. However, if Microsoft can strategically develop a new programming language and toolkit that incorporates the good features of ...

Coding an exploit up I sent a copy of it to the Microsoft Security Response Center ([email protected]) with a short write up of my findings then proceeded to own all of our client’s SQL Servers.

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The .NET execution engine protects SQL Server's internal buffers from executing code, and extensive enhancements to the hosting control APIs in the execution engine prohibit exceptional conditions ...

The .NET execution engine protects SQL Server's internal buffers from executing code, and extensive enhancements to the hosting control APIs in the execution engine prohibit exceptional ...