This article looks at the basics of storage design for cubes using Analysis services. A good starting point for those getting into the use of analysis services.
2004-09-29
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Akeel Din has written an introductory SQL book that is available for free in PDF form. It's also available in print from Amazon if you like holding something real in your hands.
2004-09-28
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A basic look at how you can start to build a data warehouse. This has some basics you need to do the design of the various fact and dimension tables.
2004-09-27
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It was an adventure. Moving a SQL Server physically from one location to another should be a simple process, but it turned out to be a bit more than Steve expected. Read about the adventure and inject a little humor into your day.
2004-09-24
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Just because a column has an index doesn't mean the SQL Server Query Analyzer will use it. Learn how to create indexes SQL Server will use.
2004-09-24 (first published: 2001-04-22)
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J.D. Edwards was big on Systems Thinking, a way of looking at your systems and improving their functions. It was applied it to IT to become one of the top IT organizations to work for. Read some of these articles for an overview of how this works.
2004-09-24
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Security in SQL Server is every DBA's concern. Your data is critical and ensuring that it is secure and intact is your responsibility. Application Security's AppRadar is reviewed by Dale Elizabeth Corey and provides monitoring of your critical databases for malicious activity and more.
2004-09-23
5,833 reads
An oldy, but good basic look at XML and how it fits into SQL Server 2000.
2004-09-23
3,008 reads
Comparing two SQL Server tables to determine if the data is the same ought to be pretty simple. But then again, vendors like Red Gate Software sell tools to help you do it, so perhaps it isn't so simple. Author Leo Peysakhovich has to do this on a regular basis and none of the 3rd party products appear to work for him. Read his thoughts and samples on how he handles this at his job.
2004-09-22
11,271 reads
A look at how OLAP and Anlysis services might fit into your business and some things to think about when a business intelligence system might be right for you.
2004-09-22
2,400 reads
In last months one of the scenarios where you can use AI has been...
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
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