2001-11-16
2,510 reads
Articles
Where should I save my DTS packages?
One of the common questions you see in the newsgroups is where should you save your DTS packages. This article covers the most optimal way to save your packages as well as version controlling DTS.
2001-11-15
9,787 reads
SQL Server 2000 Replication Chat Hosted by PASS Today
SQL Server 2000 has better replication capabilities than ever before! Do you have questions about using Replication on SQL Server? Whether it be transactional or merge replication, you can not find a better group of guys to answer your questions. Right from the development team, Matt Hollingsworth and Dean Kalanquin, replication program manager and test lead respectively are setting aside this time to take on your most challenging replication questions!
2001-11-15
3,885 reads
ASP - Reaping the benefits of SQL 2000's FOR XML clause.
In the several years that I have been programming ASP pages, I have seen countless methods of dynamically filling HTML drop down list boxes. Well, here's another method. This one uses sql 2000's new FOR XML EXPLICIT clause, and I really like the results.
2001-11-14
8,154 reads
Point-Counterpoint - Why you Should be Certified.
In this view, Steve thinks that certifications are invaluable (especially in this economy).
2001-11-13
3,424 reads
Point-Counterpoint - Why You Should NOT Certity.
Andy Warren thinks certifications are worthless. That's opinion came after he obtained his MCDBA and MCSE certification. Find out why he thinks you should not be certified in this debate with Steve Jones.
2001-11-13
280 reads
Point-Counterpoint - Certification Debate
A new series on SQL Server Central - Two of our regular columnists take opposing looks at certification. In our first of the series, Steve Jones takes on Andy Warren in a certification debate.
2001-11-12
143 reads
THE PROGRAMMER'S QUICK GUIDE TO THE LANGUAGES
A brief description of some well known, and not so well known programming languages. Have you worked with any of these?
2001-11-09
2,988 reads
2001-11-09
987 reads
PASS Chat on SQL Server 2000 SP2 BETA Today!
PASS Chat on SQL Server 2000 SP2 BETA Post Mortem this week! Your peers will be there - Don't miss the chance to get involved! PASS Chats are exclusively co-hosted with Microsoft TechNet.
2001-11-08
3,251 reads
Blogs
Upgrading SQL Server Containers on the Laptop
By Steve Jones
I don’t have SQL Server installed on my laptop. In an effort to keep...
How to Find Expensive Queries in Amazon Redshift
Slow-running queries can degrade your Redshift cluster’s performance and lead to increased costs. Identifying...
The Notification Trap: How Input Fatigue Is Killing Deep Work in Tech
By gbargsley
If you've been here before, you know this blog is usually about SQL Server,...
Forums
SQL 2019 instance with AG, across 2 Windows 2016 OS servers - OSin-place upgrade
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How Long is a Long I/O?
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T-SQL Trigonometric Functions in SQL Server
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How Long is a Long I/O?
In SQL Server 2025, a long I/O is recorded in the error log with message 833. How long much an I/O request be outstanding before this message is written to the log?
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