Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Data Mining
Get an overview of typical data mining problems and the tools and models that are available in SQL Server 2005 for solving these problems.
2008-05-30
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Articles
Selecting the database recovery model to ensure proper backups
One of the first things that should be done when managing SQL Server is to setup an appropriate backup plan in order to minimize any data loss in the event of a failure. Along with setting up a backup plan there are certain database configurations that need to be setup to ensure you are able to backup databases correctly. In this tip we will look at the different recovery models that SQL Server offers and how to choose a recovery model for your database.
2008-05-30
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Telecommuting – Thinking Outside the Cube
The concept of telecommuting is arguably the most controversial working arrangement to evolve from the 1990's technological revolution. Tim Ford explains what it requires to work remotely – not just the tools you need, but the also character traits.
2008-05-29
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The Differences Between SQL Server 2000 and 2005 - Part 2
Steve Jones continues with his look at how SQL Server 2005 differs from SQL Server 2000, this time tackling the differences from a developer perspective.
2008-05-29 (first published: 2007-05-31)
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Dimension Attributes: Introduction and Overview, Part III
Join Business Intelligence Architect Bill Pearson as he continues his subseries surrounding components of the Analysis Services dimensional model. In this article we continue our introduction to dimension attributes, focusing upon the Misc group of attribute properties.
2008-05-29
1,215 reads
The Exceptional DBA Awards
Seeking to recognize DBAs for the work they do, the Exceptional DBA Awards are open for nominations. Steve Jones talks a bit about the event.
2008-05-29
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The Exceptional DBA Awards
Seeking to recognize DBAs for the work they do, the Exceptional DBA Awards are open for nominations. Steve Jones talks a bit about the event.
2008-05-29
51 reads
The Exceptional DBA Awards
Seeking to recognize DBAs for the work they do, the Exceptional DBA Awards are open for nominations. Steve Jones talks a bit about the event.
2008-05-29
35 reads
Trash Destination Adapter
The Trash Destination and this article came from early experiences of using SSIS and community feedback at the time. When developing a package it is very useful to have a destination adapter that does nothing but consume rows with no setup requirement. You often want run a package part way through development, or just add a path so you can set a Data Viewer.
2008-05-29
1,183 reads
Searching Objects for Text
When searching meta-data to find an occurance of a particular string or pattern it is difficult to look everywhere. This procedure helps you find what you are looking for.
2008-05-28
8,811 reads
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Car Update September 2026
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Microsoft Tools for Making Data AI-Ready
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Making Data AI-Ready, Part 2 (This is the second article in a three-part series...
Local Models Using GPUs with Ollama
By Steve Jones
Can you use your GPUs when running a local model under Ollama? You can,...
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