XML-XSL Transformations in SQL Server
With the release of Master Data Services (MDS) for SQL Server 2008R2, it is now possible to perform XML transformations on the database server.
2012-01-04
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Articles
When to Break Down Complex Queries
Microsoft SQL Server is able to create very efficient query plans in most cases. However, there are certain query patterns that can cause problems for the query optimizer; this article describes four of these patterns.
2012-01-04
5,357 reads
Managing Transaction Logs
A great article that should answer all your questions about the transaction log from MVP Gail Shaw. A must read for all DBAs.
2012-01-03 (first published: 2008-10-31)
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2012-01-03 (first published: 2010-06-16)
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The XML Methods in SQL Server
The XML Data type has definite uses, but the way of interrogating, retrieving, and manipulating the values of properties and attributes within XML have been so foreign to the SQL language as to be somewhat of a barrier to their use. Fortunately, Robert Sheldon has once more managed to make the subject accessible to those of us who just need to get the job done.
2012-01-03
3,706 reads
Day Zero with PowerShell
Learn how to get setup with PowerShell and SQLPSX from MVP Aaron Nelson, one of the experts teaching us how to use Powershell for SQL Server.
2012-01-02 (first published: 2011-05-10)
15,851 reads
SQL Server in Luxembourg
The SQL Server Luxembourg User Group will be holding its first major event of 2012 on Tuesday 17th January, starting at 4:30pm. The venue will be Microsoft's offices at Cloche d'Or.
2012-01-02
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Querying SQL Server Agent Job Information
Is there an easy/automated way to get information on SQL Server Agent jobs instead of connecting to each server and manually getting the information through the SSMS GUI?
2012-01-02
3,521 reads
A Simple way of Automating Scripts
Deploying changes to your environments can be challenging, especially when you have multiple script files. Sadequl Hussain brings us a technique that works well and handles mutliple files.
2011-12-30 (first published: 2009-07-30)
51,510 reads
SQL Saturday #104 - Colorado Springs
Start your 2012 off right with a free day of training in Colorado Springs. Bring the kids as well, as the venue is very family friendly.
2011-12-30 (first published: 2011-12-06)
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Blogs
Programmatic Tool Calling with the Claude SDK
Programmatic Tool Calling with the Claude SDK Every morning somebody on the team runs the...
A New Word: Mauerbauertraurigkeit
By Steve Jones
mauerbauertraurigkeit – n. inexplicable urge to push people away, even close friends whose company...
Methodology for dealing with bad data in production
By Brian Kelley
Pinal Dave wrote up his methodology for what to do when you discover bad...
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