Try To Be More Inefficient
Steve Jones is recommending that you don't work the most efficient way at your job. Sometimes.
2008-04-02
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Articles
Try To Be More Inefficient
Steve Jones is recommending that you don't work the most efficient way at your job. Sometimes.
2008-04-02
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Why Read-only Table Parameters is Not Enough
In this article I discuss a new feature in SQL 2008, table-valued parameters and particularly the restriction that they have to be read-only. I argue that this makes this feature considerably less useful that it could be, and that in order to build scalable applications be able to pass read-write table parameters between stored procedures is essential.
2008-04-02
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Database Wars Coming for the XBOX 360
A new XBOX 360 title is being released today for the DBA in you.
2008-04-01
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2008-04-01
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2008-04-01
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A Scary Comparison
What changes are coming in the editions for SQL Server 2008. Steve Jones finds a rather scary piece of literature.
2008-04-01
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A Scary Comparison
What changes are coming in the editions for SQL Server 2008. Steve Jones finds a rather scary piece of literature.
2008-04-01
40 reads
SQLskills.com Announces Time-Setback Technology for DBAs
Today, in a surprise development that has stunned industry analysts, SQLskills.com announced a new technology for DBAs that will help in the never-ending battle against human-error and unforeseen disasters. The patent-pending Time-Setback technology allows DBAs of SQL Server to literally rewind time and avoid disasters before they happen.
2008-04-01
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CTEs in Report Creation
A discussion on using CTEs to speed the development and maintenance of reports and enhance readability.
2008-03-31
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