Are you migrating your database and applications from Oracle to SQL Server and having trouble converting your code from PL/SQL to T-SQL? Then this article might help, though it doesn't cover all aspects. It provides you with answers to most commonly asked migration relasted questions. You will also find links to additional resources and books.
2002-10-02
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If you've been with us for a while you know that Andy started a series last year on worst practices. As he says, maybe you can't always do best practices, but at least dont do the worst ones. Read the article and add a comment, participate!
2002-10-01
7,477 reads
Steve found a gaping hole in his backup process. One that he plugged with this script to move log files around the network in the event of a server failure. If you can't afford to lose a day of work, read about his solution.
2002-09-30
6,276 reads
Ever needed a pause in a script? Maybe want to retry something after a minute? This article gives a quick snipped of code that will help you implement a pause in your script.
2002-09-26
6,955 reads
Eurgeeka is a central place to search for the latest in SQL Server news, articles and press releases. If you're a SQL Server solution provider or website, you can add your news for free! New information daily! Eurgeeka puts the pride back in the word geek.
2002-09-25
3,466 reads
In this article new columnist Christoffer Hedgate offers his advice on what performs better, COUNT(*) or COUNT(column).
2002-09-23
17,583 reads
Come and help us beta test our new website! Eurgeeka is a central place to search for the latest in SQL Server news, articles and press releases from all SQL Server related websites. If you're a SQL Server solution provider or website, you can add your news for free!
2002-09-20
3,521 reads
Following up on a question posted in our discussion area, Andy looks at how to use DMO to add and remove linked servers. Along the way he points out a couple 'gotchas' and throws in a cool tip about how to save a little time when you experiment with DMO.
2002-09-19
12,182 reads
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Notification Services is the premier platform for developing and deploying a new class of scalable Web applications that deliver personalized, timely information updates to a variety of mobile devices. Review the resources on this page for details.
2002-09-18
3,314 reads
Do you get tired of reviewing each SQL Agent notifications nightly to determine which SQL Agent jobs failed? Is there a significant number of SQL Agent job notifications that it takes a while to review each? Here is an alternative that allows you to have a single email report of all job failures.
2002-09-17
11,736 reads
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