Getting Close to Physical - Database Weekly (Nov 8, 2008)
The performance of virtual machines is getting closer and closer to that of physical machines with better software like Hyper-V.
2008-12-06
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Articles
Getting Close to Physical - Database Weekly (Nov 8, 2008)
The performance of virtual machines is getting closer and closer to that of physical machines with better software like Hyper-V.
2008-12-06
754 reads
Combine BottomCount() with Other MDX Functions to Add Sophistication
Discover, through a hands-on practice exercise, a more sophisticated business use for the MDX BottomCount() function, in combination with the Generate(), Descendants(), Ancestor() and other functions we have explored within our series. Join BI Architect Bill Pearson in this, the second part, of an extended examination of the MDX BottomCount() function.
2008-12-05
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Simple way to export SQL Server data to Text Files
With the combination of a few T-SQL commands this tip shows you a simple way to export data to text files.
2008-12-05
9,878 reads
Using the Aggregate Transform - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight brings us some details on the Aggregate transformation in Integration Services.
2008-12-04
4,468 reads
Are Your SQL Server Application Queries Wasting Memory
I am running an application that issues queries directly to the database from within its source code. I've noticed that the database server will get low on available memory and that CPU activity is higher than I'd like. What could be the problem?
2008-12-04
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Data Vices
Steve Jones asks about what you might change about yourself at work for this Friday's poll.
2008-12-04
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Data Vices
Steve Jones asks about what you might change about yourself at work for this Friday's poll.
2008-12-04
82 reads
Data Vices
Steve Jones asks about what you might change about yourself at work for this Friday's poll.
2008-12-04
64 reads
Just Keep Going and Going and Going
The upgrade treadmill might hit you in ways that you didn't expect.
2008-12-03
83 reads
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