Experts Round Table Newsletter #2 - 5/30/2006
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A proposition about changing to or adding the option of SSL login for the site. The discussion includes the possibility of using a hash instead.
Problems with query code may be inviting a discussion on DB connection & retrieval methods… maybe similar to the one about connection to MS SQL in ASP, or using ODBC in PHP.
Good code and a walkthrough on streaming images, as well as the pros and cons and alternatives.
ARTICLE: Secure, Automated MySQL Backups
Thorough guide on setting up a shell script that backs up MySQL data, encrypts and compresses it, saves it separately on a remote server, and automatically removes backups after a set time period.
In this thread an elusive problem meets its end while members discuss best practices for making a web calendar.
How important is having a domain that relates you your product, company name, etc when it comes to search engine rankings and general marketing?
.NET: Transfer data across websites
As usual, an interesting question gets replied with good code and recommendations.
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