Featured Blog: SQL Server 2008: Partition-level lock escalation details and examples
Paul Randal of SQLskills takes a look at lock escalation in SQL Server 2008
2008-01-30
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Articles
Object Dependencies in SQL Server
In this video, Randy Dyess shows you how important SQL Server dependencies are and some of the faults with SQL Server 2005 with these. For example, SQL Server will allow you to create a stored procedure that points to a table that doesn't exist. He also shows you how this problem has been corrected in SQL Server 2008.
2008-01-30
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Importance of UPSERT
A simple UPSERT can reduce reads on tables. This in turn will increase the performance of a DB.
2008-01-29
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IT Transparency
How can IT get along better with the rest of the business? Often a SQL Server DBA isn't in charge, but you can influence others and make everything work smoother with a little effort. Andy Warren gives you some tips and tricks that have worked well in the past.
2008-01-29
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Problems In Building a Data Warehouse
Building a data warehouse usually isn't a small project, but somehow management sometimes sees it as something that can quickly eb done with a tool or two. Longtime DBA Janet Wong brings us a look at some of the problems you might face when getting ready to embark on this
type of project.
2008-01-29 (first published: 2007-03-05)
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Enterprise Architecture – Connect-the-Dots for Adults, Part 4
This article, part 4 in a series, discusses how to use, publish, maintain and govern the enterprise architecture.
2008-01-29
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Fixing SQL Server - iPod
If we will get a new version of SQL Server every 3 years, how can we make the process smoother.
2008-01-29
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Fixing SQL Server - MP3
If we will get a new version of SQL Server every 3 years, how can we make the process smoother.
2008-01-29
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Fixing SQL Server - WMV
If we will get a new version of SQL Server every 3 years, how can we make the process smoother.
2008-01-29
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MDX Numeric Functions: The Max() Function
Business Intelligence Architect Bill Pearson introduces the numeric Max()function, and leads hands-on practice examples of the basic concepts.
2008-01-29
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When running DBCC CHECKDB on SQL Server 2025, can I specify only the Resource Database?
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