PowerShell Basics
Powershell. I have seen the word but what is it? This article gives you a basic introduction to what PowerShell is and how you might use it.
2013-02-22 (first published: 2011-01-24)
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Articles
NoSQL for the MSSQL Soul
The buzz around NoSQL solutions has reached stratospheric heights. This buzz has led many Microsoft SQL Server development shops to start looking at how and where a NoSQL solution can fit into their business.
2013-02-22
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Filtered Indexes - Simple Partitioning without Enterprise Edition?
This article discusses using Filtered Indexes as a simple partitioning strategy in SQL Server Standard Edition
2013-02-21
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Resource Governor in SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2012 delivers enhancements to the Resource Governor that reflect a growing need for centrally managed database services to provide multitenancy to customers who require isolated workloads. This document describes the enhancements and why they were added. It includes a self-contained walk through that you can try in order to gain familiarity with the new features.
2013-02-21
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SQL Server Analysis Services-Lead, Lag, OpeningPeriod, ClosingPeriod Time Related Functions
Working with SSAS time related accounting functions can be tricky. SQL Server 2012 now offers Lag and Lead functions. Are these functions available in SSAS? What other related functions are available?
2013-02-20
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An in-depth look at change detection in SQL Server - Part 02
Auditing, conflict resolution, tamper & concurrency protection are some of the most common requirements for any enterprise system – this 2-part series presents an in-depth look at the various change detection mechanisms available within SQL Server.
2013-02-19
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SSIS for Azure and Hybrid Data Movement
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) can be used effectively as a tool for moving data to and from Windows Azure SQL Database, as part of the total extract, transform, and load (ETL) solution and as part of the data movement solution. SSIS can be used effectively to move data between sources and destinations in the cloud, and in a hybrid scenario between the cloud and on-premise. This paper outlines best practices for using SSIS for cloud sources and destinations and for project planning for SSIS projects to be used with Azure or hybrid data moves, and gives an example of maximizing performance on a hybrid move by scaling out the data movement.
2013-02-19
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Big Data: Cash Cow or Horsemeat?
The big data revolution seems to have failed to materialise, and for good reason - it's really difficult.
2013-02-18
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Troubleshooting and Fixing SQL Server Page Level Corruption
Corrupt SQL Server databases are the worst nightmare of any SQL Server professional. In any environment, from small business to enterprise, the compromise of integrity and availability of the data can constitute a business emergency. This is especially the case in those organizations reliant on an OLTP data model, for a high-volume website. SQL Server database corruption and disruption of the transaction processing system can cause business repercussions such as large financial losses, a drop in reputation or customer retention, or contractual SLA problems with the service provider, if not managed in-house.
2013-02-18
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SQL Saturday #177 - Silicon Valley
The Bay area gets another SQL Saturday this weekend, on Feb 23, 2013. Come have a free day of SQL Server training.
2013-02-18
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BIT_COUNT() IV
In SQL Server 2025, I run this code:
select bit_count('A')
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