The Evolution of SQL Server BI
It is sometimes hard to keep up with Microsoft's direction in Business Intelligence. Robert Sheldon takes stock with the Simple BI Timeline which explains how BI has evolved over the years.
2015-08-10
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2015-08-07 (first published: 2012-06-20)
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Introduction to SQL Server 2016 Temporal Tables
Temporal tables - also known as system-versioned tables, but not to be mistaken with temporary tables - are a new feature of SQL Server 2016 that allow SQL Server to automatically keep a history of the data in the table. This tip from Koen Verbeeck introduces the new feature by explaining how to create a system-versioned table.
2015-08-07
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Product Review: GenesisOne T-SQL Source Code Unscrambler
MVP Jody Roberts reviews GenesisOne T-SQL Source Code Unscrambler, a tool that aims to clarify code and server environments with simple diagrams and plain English.
2015-08-06
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2015-08-05
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Microsoft and Database Lifecycle Management (DLM): The DacPac
The Data-Tier Application Package (DacPac), together with the Data-Tier Application Framework (DacFx), provides an alternative way to automate the process of scripting out, or deploying a SQL Server database, reporting on changes, or checking version-drift. As such, it seems to provide an obvious cost-free start for tackling automated Database Delivery as part of Database Lifecycle Management (DLM). We asked Phil Factor if it is ready for Prime-time.
2015-08-05
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Running SQL Server with Hyper-V Dynamic Memory - Best Practices and Considerations
There are unique considerations that apply to virtual machines that run SQL Server workloads in such environments. This document provides insight into considerations and best practices for running SQL Server in Hyper-V Dynamic Memory configurations on Windows Server.
2015-08-04
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Do It Yourself Load Balancing with SSIS
This article takes a simple look at loading data in parallel from a single data source, be it a flat file of a database
2015-08-03
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2015-08-03
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Change operating modes for SQL Server Database Mirroring
SQL Server Database Mirroring offers two methods for exchanging data: synchronously and asynchronously. Sometimes there may be a need to switch between modes for an existing mirror and in this tip we will look at how this can be done.
2015-08-03
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Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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