Import multiple images to SQL Server using SSIS
Sometimes we need to import thousands of images to SQL Server. This example shows how to import a list of images to SQL Server using SQL Server Integration Services.
2012-04-24
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Articles
2012-04-23
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Creating Map Drill Down Reports in SSRS - SQL Server 2008 R2
SQL Server 2008 R2 introduced several new features in the SSRS arena. In the data visualization category, we now have three additional ways to display and visualize/analyze data in the reports: sparkline and data bars, indicators reports, and map reports. Arshad Ali shows you how to create a map report with drill down functionality.
2012-04-23
3,992 reads
The Real World: Fragmented Disk and High PAGEIOLATCH Waits
This article decribes how defragementing a 900 GB drive assisted in addressing major performance issues on a reporting server.
2012-04-20
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5 Tips for a Smooth SSIS Upgrade to SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services (SSIS) provides significant improvements in both the developer and administration experience. This article provides tips that can help to make the upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services successful. The tips address editing package configurations and specifically connection strings, converting configurations to parameters, converting packages to the project deployment model, updating Execute Package tasks to use project references and parameterizing the PackageName property.
2012-04-20
2,971 reads
Export data from MySQL to SQL Server
Many people want to create a customized migration process using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), but it is hard to start working with heterogeneous databases like MySQL, Postgres, DB2, etc. Check out this tip to learn about how to import data from heterogeneous databases like MySQL to SQL Server.
2012-04-20
3,717 reads
A DDL Auditing Solution
An article discussing DDL Auditing. Learn how to track schema changes that occur in your database, enabling you to see who changed what and when. Free GUI tool included.
2012-04-19
4,670 reads
Grant Execute to all SQL Server Stored Procedures
With SQL Server 2000 no default server, database or application role was available to be able to execute all stored procedures. With SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 has this changed with all of the new security features? If not, what options do I have to grant execute rights to the needed database roles?
2012-04-19
2,470 reads
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - (SQLPS)
Prior to SQL Server 2012, Microsoft provided a mini shell called sqlps.exe; in SQL Server 2012, SQLPS exists in the form of module. Learn how to make use of the SQLPS module and how to access SQL Server components and features via Windows PowerShell.
2012-04-18
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PASS Data Architecture VC presents Todd McDermit on Data Warehouse Dimension Processing with SSIS from Simple to Complex
On Thursday April 19th 12PM noon Central, Todd McDermid will discuss "SSIS components for Data Warehouse Dimensional data processing".
2012-04-18
1,888 reads
Blogs
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Question of the Day
The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
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