Windows Utilities for the SQL Server DBA
This article is a short summary of Windows utilities both GUI and command line intended for new SQL Server DBAs or those interested in learning some useful techniques.
2006-09-07
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Articles
SQL Server 2005 Common Table Expressions
A CTE is a "temporary result set" that exists only within the scope of a single SQL statement. It allows access to functionality within that single SQL statement that was previously only available through use of functions, temp tables, cursors, and so on.
2006-09-07
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Controlling Jobs
Have you ever needed to build a job that could run within a certain period of time? Those long maintenance operations, like index rebuilds, need to fit within certain windows of time. New author Joe Doherty brings us a great technique for ensuring those jobs do not run over into your business day and impact normal operations.
2006-09-06
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Reporting Services 2005 101 with a Smart Client
Are you interested in a raise? Asif Sayed got one from a well written report. This time he brings us a beginners' looks at Reporting Services 2005 using a smart client for testing.
2006-09-05
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Improving Data Security by Using SQL Server 2005
Microsoft IT developed strategies to reduce the duplication of sensitive data and improve the security of personally identifiable information in the Microsoft IT LOB application space. These strategies are based on the new security features and functionalities that Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 includes.
2006-09-05
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2006-09-04
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Top 10 Enhancements in SQL 2005 Notification Services
In this article, we examine some of the best new features and characteristics available in the 2005 version.
2006-09-04
1,994 reads
Save and Retrieve Datasheet Layout with the Windows Registry
Danny Lesandrini shares a block of code that will allow users to modify (and save) datasheet layout when they are using a compiled MDE version of your Access applications.
2006-09-01
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Spotlight on SQL Server with Slava Oks
The next installment of our series on the developers behind SQL Server takes a few minutes with SQL Server Storage Engine export Slava Oks.
2006-08-31
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Mastering OLAP Reporting: Prototype KPIs in Reporting Services
Need a quick KPI prototype, using Reporting Services / Analysis Services 2000 or 2005? BI Architect Bill Pearson leads hands-on practice in presenting simple KPIs to management with Reporting Services.
2006-08-31
2,834 reads
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