Character Datatype Decisions
The type of datatypes that you use in your schema could impact the performance and the accuracy of your database.
2001-05-07
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The type of datatypes that you use in your schema could impact the performance and the accuracy of your database.
2001-05-07
6,593 reads
Can you run a DTS package from Query Analyzer...you sure can! Read how to integrate DTS, Jobs and Stored Procedures to run a DTS Package from Query Analyzer.
2001-05-07
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In this article, you are shown how to configure StarSQL, which is one method to rapidly connect to DB2 databases.
2001-05-07
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Have you ever worked with an application that forgot to close its connections? Ever run out of connections on your SQL Server and had to manually go remove the ones that are not in use? This article will present a technique for keeping the database clean.
2001-05-07
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So, you've added a linked server and need information about it. There must be an easier way to fine information about your linked server and keep from walking to the server room.
2001-05-07
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Provides audience with information on cluster analysis algorithm.
2001-05-07
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A little known feature that SQL Server offers is linked servers. Linked servers give the developer the option to use distributed queries and are a vital part of SQL Server's scalability.
2001-05-06
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This article will show you some of the common problems fixed in service pack 3 for SQL Server 7.0 and how to rollback.
2001-05-04
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Need to make changes to table that is an article in a publication? Read this article to get step by step instructions on how to do it without doing a new snapshot!
2001-05-02
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Confused about the difference between using a DSN or DSN-less connection? This article by Andy warren explains the differences and offers some insight into when each is appropriate.
2001-05-02
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I want to enable two trace flags, 4199 and 4137, for a single query. How should I do this:
-- A SELECT a.AddressID , a.AddressLine1 , a.AddressLine2 , a.City , a.StateProvinceID , a.PostalCode , p.FirstName , p.LastName FROM Person.Address a INNER JOIN person.Person AS p ON p.rowguid = a.rowguid WHERE City = 'SEATTLE' AND PostalCode = 98104 OPTION (QUERYTRACEON 4199, 4137); -- B SELECT a.AddressID , a.AddressLine1 , a.AddressLine2 , a.City , a.StateProvinceID , a.PostalCode , p.FirstName , p.LastName FROM Person.Address a INNER JOIN person.Person AS p ON p.rowguid = a.rowguid WHERE City = 'SEATTLE' AND PostalCode = 98104 OPTION (QUERYTRACEON 4199, QUERYTRACEON 4137); -- C SELECT a.AddressID , a.AddressLine1 , a.AddressLine2 , a.City , a.StateProvinceID , a.PostalCode , p.FirstName , p.LastName FROM Person.Address a INNER JOIN person.Person AS p ON p.rowguid = a.rowguid WHERE City = 'SEATTLE' AND PostalCode = 98104 OPTION (QUERYTRACEON 4199), (QUERYTRACEON 4137);See possible answers