Calculating odds ratio with T-SQL and R
Simple steps towards understanding what is an Odds Ratio, and how do we arrive at it using TSQL and R scripts.
2016-08-30
2,535 reads
Articles
Formatting SQL Code - Part the Second
When you're formatting SQL Code, your objective is to make the code as easy to read with understanding as is possible, in a way that errors stand out. The extra time it takes to write code in an accessible way is far less than the time saved by the poor soul in the future, possibly yourself, when maintaining or enhancing the code. There isn't a single 'best practice, but the general principles, such as being consistent, are well-established. Joe Celko gives his take on a controversial topic.
2016-08-30
8,612 reads
Data Driven Subscription Workaround
A guide for getting around the missing data driven subscription feature in Standard editions of Microsoft SQL Server.
2016-08-29
7,724 reads
Migrating Content Between Report Servers
This topic describes options for migrating content from one SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) report server to another report server.
2016-08-29
3,999 reads
Import data from Azure SQL to Tabular Databases
Daniel Calbimonte shows how to create an Azure SQL Database with the AdventureworksLT data, and how to import the information into a SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Model Database.
2016-08-26
5,872 reads
Using Microsoft R in Enterprise Environments
This article talks about using the the positive aspects of setting up R in enterprise environment and give instructions on first steps how to do it.
2016-08-25
2,654 reads
SQL Server Access Control: The Basics
No technology yet invented can in any way allow us to neglect the task of ensuring the security of the database by controlling access. Security must be applied in depth, and the database is designed provide a system that will thwart even the most determined external attack. If it seems a bit complicated at first, that is no longer an excuse now that Rob Sheldon has provided this simple guide for getting started.
2016-08-25
8,113 reads
Installing Master Data Services in an AlwaysOn Environment
This article describes a solution for Master Data Service (MDS) hosted on AlwaysOn Availability Group configuration. The article describes how to install and configure SQL 2016 Master Data Services on a SQL 2016 AlwaysOn Availability group (AG). The main purpose of this solution is to improve high availability and disaster recovery of MDS backend data hosted on a SQL Server database.
2016-08-24
4,157 reads
Trace Flag 2389 and the new Cardinality Estimator
Erin Stellato shows the combined effect of different versions of the cardinality estimator and trace flag 2389 on an ascending key model.
2016-08-23
3,480 reads
A Tutorial With the Azure CLI (Command-Line Interface) and Azure SQL Database
In this article, we will show how to install Azure CLI and then create an Azure SQL Server and a SQL Database.
2016-08-22
3,418 reads
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Simulating Mercury’s Orbital Motion Using Pure T-SQL (NASA 2025 Dataset)
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String Similarity I
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