Generating Missing Dates and Numbers
Finding missing data in a sequence of numbers or dates is a common request of DBAs. Regular author Jacob Sebastian brings us a new article that shows just how you can do this.
2008-02-06
8,764 reads
Articles
Regular Expression Transformation
The regular expression transformation exposes the power of regular expression matching within the pipeline. One or more columns can be selected, and for each column an individual expression can be applied. If all columns selected pass their tests then rows are passed down the successful match output. Rows that fail to pass all tests are directed down the alternate output.
2008-02-06
2,578 reads
The Baker's Dozen: 13 Comparisons Between Crystal Reports and SQL Server Reporting Services
Explore how the rich reporting functionality in Crystal Reports XI and SQL Server Reporting Services 2005 works with common reporting requirements.
2008-02-06
4,376 reads
A Look at Log Explorer
Have you ever wanted to read your transaction log? Wonder what information is inside there? New author S. Srivathsani takes a look at one of the log tools out on the market, Lumigent's Log Explorer.
2008-02-05 (first published: 2007-03-06)
6,256 reads
Feedback - iPod
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
2008-02-05
44 reads
Feedback - MP3
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
2008-02-05
48 reads
Feedback - WMV
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
2008-02-05
52 reads
Principles of ROI Development for Data Quality Projects
This article outlines 15 principles of ROI development for data quality (DQ) projects that can be leveraged across any industry.
2008-02-05
1,747 reads
Which is Faster: SAN or Directly-Attached Storage?
Or should I place my database files on SAN or directly-attached storage? This is a frequently asked question. It comes up repeatedly in public newsgroups, email discussion lists, and private meetings with customers who are concerned with database performance.
2008-02-05
6,673 reads
Exotic Joins in T-SQL and How They Translate in SSIS
This is a short article on how to translate an exotic join or range lookup in SSIS (Integration Services) from Nick Maroudas.
2008-02-04
9,098 reads
Blogs
Fabric Mirroring doesn’t start copying Rows
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Cultural Change: Fostering a Cost-Aware Culture in Your Organisation
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Creating a JSON Document I
I want to create a JSON document that contains data from this table:
TeamID TeamName City YearEstablished 1 Cowboys Dallas 1960 2 Eagles Philadelphia 1933If I run this code, what is returned?
SELECT json_objectagg('Team' : TeamName)
FROM dbo.NFLTeams;
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