SQL Server 2005 will truly introduce a new paradigm in how developers and DBAs work with SQL Server. One area in which dramatic changes have taken place is DTS, which is now renamed to SQL Server Integration Services or SSIS. Expert author Jamie Thomson brings us a look at how the fundamentals of workflow change from DTS to SSIS.
2019-09-20 (first published: 2005-02-15)
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Redgate invite you to look around their newly refurbished University. If you are new to their tools there are simple, easy to follow courses to get you up and running, and if you are a long-time customer you can check out the recently added courses which take you through some more technical tips, tricks and troubleshooting
2019-09-20
In this tip we look a script to find SQL Server logins and database users that have read or write access to any database in the instance.
2019-09-20
Use Powershell to query AD for Users, Groups and GroupMembers
2019-09-19 (first published: 2016-03-31)
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Read a short comparison of datetime and datetime2 types. Learn about their structure, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
2019-09-19 (first published: 2016-01-05)
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Having a solid knowledge of the window functions if vital to high performance T-SQL Code. The key to these functions is how the OVER clause is used. This article will dive into how to use the OVER clause.
2019-09-19 (first published: 2015-10-14)
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In this tip we look at a way to stop the execution of a SSIS data flow task that is running by executing an outside process to stop the data flow immediately.
2019-09-19
A complete guide to the hidden gems of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), covering shortcuts, tips and tricks, useful scripts, and more.
2019-09-18 (first published: 2017-08-14)
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Brian is back with a new security article, this time working through the details of the fixed database roles. There are some important concepts here. In particular if you're not totally clear on the difference between dbo and db_owner, read this article.
2019-09-18 (first published: 2003-12-12)
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This article explains the differences between the Truncate and Delete commands in SQL Server.
2019-09-18 (first published: 2007-11-22)
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Reality (And Limits) of Instant File Initialization for Transaction Logs in SQL Server 2022 ...
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Last week I spent a few days in Cambridge, UK for the Redgate Company...
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This is long overdue but life and distractions happened. It’s been a little over...
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I have this table in my SQL Server 2022 database:
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[CityList] ( [CityNameID] [int] NOT NULL IDENTITY(1, 1), [CityName] [varchar] (30) , [Country2] [char] (3), [stateprovince2] [char] (2), [Country] [char] (3), [stateprovince] [char] ) ON [PRIMARY] GOI decide to drop the stateprovince2 and country2 columns. What code should I use? See possible answers