The feature article on SQL Server 2008: Tracking Changes in Your Enterprise Database I wrote for the November issue of TechNet Magazine is live on the web. It also includes a 5 minute long screencast I recorded where I demo the change data capture feature.
You can get to the article at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc987538.aspx. The topics covered are:
- The need for tracking changes
- Tracking changes in SQL Server 2005
- Change tracking in SQL Server 2008
- Change data capture in SQL Server 2008
It's written around 2-300 level and presents a good overview of both features, as well as a comparison between them. It's written for DBAs and ITPros so does not go into depth on how to program with either feature.
Checkout my previous TechNet Magazine articles and Q&A columns at https://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/paul/category/TechNet-Magazine.aspx.
Enjoy!