SQL Overview VI - Monitoring Process Locks
In the sixth part of his series on monitoring your SQL Server, David Bird looks at process locks.
2011-07-22 (first published: 2010-03-31)
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Articles
How to use temporary table in function
See a short and dirty example how to use temporary table in user defined function (UDF).
2011-07-21
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URI Parser: A set of 20 CLR functions for URI parsing
A set of 20 functions for URI and URL parsing, using .NET's native System.Uri parser
2011-07-21
1,497 reads
Managing SQL Server Service Broker Environments
SQL Server Service Broker (SSBS) is a new architecture (introduced with SQL Server 2005 and enhanced further in SQL Server 2008 and later versions) that allows you to write asynchronous, decoupled, distributed, persistent, reliable, scalable and secure queuing/message-based applications within the database itself. Arshad Ali looks at how we can manage, monitor and troubleshoot Service Broker environments.
2011-07-21
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PASS Data Architecture Present Microsoft – Readying on ‘Hadoop’
On Thursday July 20th, MCM Gaurav Aggarwal will provide an overview of the different options on MS platform for Hadoop
2011-07-21
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SQLServerCentral Webinar Series #11: A Sandbox Development Process
Steve Jones is your host introducing Grant Fritchey who'll present this webinar. This session explores the use of two Red Gate products, SQL Virtual Restore and SQL Source Control, in establishing a well-defined development process that allows for the use of known data sets and source code management of your database code. These tools work together to help you create a sandbox environment where you can test and develop your databases. Working with a development process is the best way to ensure a safe deployment process to protect your production systems.Developing software without establishing a good process can be a situation rife with the possibility of disaster.
2011-07-21
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Arrays in SQL that Avoid Repeated Groups
It is certainly possible to fake an Array in SQL, but there are only a few occasions when it would be the best design. Most often, the wish for an array in SQL is a sign of a forlorn struggle against poorly-normalised data. One of the worst sins against Codd is the repeating group, as Joe Celko explains.
2011-07-20
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2011-07-19 (first published: 2009-06-17)
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Speeding up Data Access Part 1 - Missing Indexes
In the first part of this series, learn how to pinpoint missing indexes in your databases.
2011-07-19
18,161 reads
Database Size Survey
Help us collect some data on the sizes and counts of databases in your environment. Take a few minutes and answer this survey.
2011-07-18 (first published: 2011-07-01)
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Blogs
VPN + SQL Server Connections: Why Long-Working Setups Suddenly Fail with Msg 10054 and “Connection Broken”
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