2008-04-03
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Articles
SQL Server Index Checklist
Indexing a SQL Server database in some respects is considered both an art and a science. Since this is the case, what are some considerations when designing indexes for a new database or an existing one in production? Are these the same types of steps or not? Do any best practices really exist when it comes to indexing? Where does indexing fall in the priority list from an application or production support perspective?
2008-04-03
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SQL Server Table Types
Understanding the types of tables available in SQL Server can greatly enhance your database development experience.
2008-04-02
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Nuggets from My SSIS Experience
An article that speaks about some of the issues faced by the Author, during his Data Integration Project using SSIS. Shared with you in this article are the issues he was faced with and the solutions applied.
2008-04-02
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2008-04-02
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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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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
34 reads
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
41 reads
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
2,677 reads
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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