Optimizing Your Cube's Schema
This article written by Don Church discusses how to optimize your cubes schema, its worth a read.
2002-03-26
9,218 reads
Articles
Microsoft Sets New World Record
Find out how SQL Server 2000 surpassed its previous number one result for the SAP Sales and Distribution benchmark.
2002-03-22
3,242 reads
SQL Server Licensing Resources
As I work with a particular topic or problem, I often research on the Internet different opinions, white papers, etc. Here is a list of resources that deal with the licensing aspects of using SQL Server.
2002-03-21
5,067 reads
SQLMatcher Added to Freeware Library
SQLMatcher allows the user to compare Microsoft SQL Server DDL scripts. SQLMatcher is available in two different forms. The standard freeware version has just been made available for download on SQLServerCentral.com. The professional version is also available for download and purchase.
2002-03-20
64 reads
RAC v2.0 released
RAC is a native utility for MS Sql Server 2000 designed exclusively for data
manipulation.RAC can perform complex tasks while minimizing the need for complex
sql.RAC offers many computational options and has report writer features.RAC comes with a easy to use gui for novice users.
2002-03-20
3,213 reads
Cast Your Data
This article looks at the T-SQL CAST function and how it is used and preferred to CONVERT().
2002-03-18
16,833 reads
The Intel Philanthropic Peer-to-Peer Program
Similar to Seti@Home, Intel has a program set up to support research for several diseases including Anthrax and Alzheimer's. It's free, it's useful, and it might make a difference. Read the notes Andy has put together and then decide for yourself.
2002-03-15
5,874 reads
How Dynamic SQL Can Be Static SQL
This article demonstrates the flexibility of static SQL when using the CASE function in a WHERE clause, SELECT clause, ORDER BY clause, GROUP BY clause, HAVING clause, and JOIN. This is done with five examples and includes sample code you can execute on your SQL Server.
2002-03-14
11,514 reads
eLEarning with IMGUniversity - OLAP
Steve Jones completed an online eLearning course with IMG University that provided an introduction to the OLAP / Analysis services available with SQL Server 2000. This article examines some of his impressions from this vendor.
2002-03-12
3,038 reads
More than 20% Discounts for SQLServerCentral.com Members
LockwoodTech and SQLServerCentral.com have teamed up to give its members special discounts on Lockwood products. Discounts for SQLServerCentral.com members are more than 20% off. All for being a free member of SQLServerCentral.com!
2002-03-11
13 reads
Blogs
In Memory of Andrew Clarke, AKA Phil Factor
By Steve Jones
One of the parts of getting older that really sucks is I seem to...
Leading Through the Noise: Harnessing Data in the Age of Digital Overload
By Chris Yates
The New Leadership Frontier In today’s digital landscape, leaders are no longer just visionaries....
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
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taking the rcsi dive
Hi, we put together an extract that runs every 15 minutes against what i...
Parameter Sensitive Plan Optimization in SQL Server 2022
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
If I am running this code:
ALTER DATABASE AdventureWorks2017 SET CHANGE_TRACKING = ON (CHANGE_RETENTION=xxx);What is the minimum amount of time I can set? See possible answers