SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 is Out
Microsoft has finally release service pack 2 for SQL Server 2005. Read a short commentary and get the links to download it now.
2007-02-21
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2007-02-21
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The 2007 PASS Summit Is Coming to Denver
Register now and Save $300!!! And also come to the SQLServerCentral.com party!
2007-02-20
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Shred XML data with XQuery in SQL Server 2005
Tim Chapman discusses new functionality in SQL Server 2005 that allows you to shred XML data into a relational format without the intensive memory operations. He also explains how using XQuery rather than OPENQUERY can lead to performance gains.
2007-02-20
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Thoughts on the PASS Summit
The 2007 PASS Summit is coming up in September and you can register early and save now, but is it worth going? Longtime author and successful DBA Don Peterson brings us a few thoughts on last year's Summit and the benefits of attending.
2007-02-19
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SQL Server 2005 Integration Services - Part 42 - XML Task continued
Marcin Policht continues his discussion of various types of actions that can be performed using XML Control Flow task, focusing this month on the operation type called XPATH.
2007-02-19
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Dealing With Upper and Lower Case Data
Gregory Larsen demonstrates several examples of how to deal with different situations related to the case of character strings.
2007-02-16
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Logical Functions: IsAncestor(): Conditional Logic within Calculations
Use IsAncestor() to support conditional logic within calculations. BI Architect Bill Pearson introduces IsAncestor(), and then leads a hands-on practice session with this valuable MDX function.
2007-02-15
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Why RAID is (usually) a Terrible Idea
Your development system might be as valuable as your servers, but is it worth setting up with RAID? Read an interesting argument from one of the largest custom computer builder.
2007-02-14
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2007-02-13
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