Charts present summary data in a visually appealing format. Following is a chart for sales over month:

I frequently use a few options along with charts to get most out of them.

Show data labels:

It’ll be easier for the users to quickly read, if the chart shows… Read more

Sometimes you will find the need to import a file to a variable using SSIS. In this post, I’ll use Script Task to read contents of a flat file into a variable.

I’ve created a file called ‘myfile.txt’ with some random text. I’ll configure script task to read this file… Read more

Should an average Jane or Joe professional use twitter?

Yes.

Why?

Because, I’m using it.

Not enough reasons? <grumpy face> I knew you wouldn’t buy this.

Okay, allow me to present why you should:

Advertise.

You might be thinking, “I’m neither an author nor do i have… Read more

Given a customer table:

CREATE TABLE Customers
(CustId INT, OrderDate DATE, OrderAmount MONEY) ;

INSERT Customers VALUES
(1, ’2011-12-03′, 12500)
, (1, ’2011-10-07′, 15000)
, (1, ’2011-09-12′, 16000)
, (2, ’2011-07-11′,… Read more

This is by far the simplest and silliest post ever, but i just figured how to create vertical tabs in management studio. When I learn something, you have to read it. I apologize, but you have to read it. As Ellen DeGeneres says, “if I see something… you have to… Read more