SSIS Events and Handlers
Explore how SQL Server 2008 Integration Services' events are triggered during package execution and the ability to react to their outcome through event handlers.
2010-09-30
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Articles
Partition offset and allocation unit size of a disk for SQL Server
SQL Server performance is dependent on the server resources available and disk performance is probably the most important resource. To maximize disk performance for SQL Server, I've always been told that the drive's partition offset must be set to 32K and the allocation unit size set to 64K for partitions that hold data and 8K for partitions that hold logs. How do I find out the allocation unit size and partition offset for my drives?
2010-09-29
3,355 reads
Creating Custom Calendars in SQL Server Analysis Services
Businesses often have custom financial calendars - adapting these for use in SSAS can often be challenging - this article shows you how to do it.
2010-09-28
6,327 reads
Creating User-Defined Functions in Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server's own list of functions is limited as far as what is available for database developers to use in their applications. Starting with SQL Server 2000, database developers were given the ability to create their own routines that accept parameters, perform custom actions and return results.
2010-09-28
4,570 reads
Migrating Your SQL Server Database Applications to SQL Azure
Most business applications you write probably utilize some kind of relational database. And, as a .NET developer, the chances are that database is Microsoft SQL Server. This article walks you through migrating your SQL Server database applications to the cloud with SQL Azure.
2010-09-27
3,374 reads
Moving Database Files Detach/Attach or ALTER DATABASE?
Learn why ALTER DATABASE should be preferred over Detach/Attach for moving database files on the same SQL Server from MVP Jonathan Kehayias.
2010-09-24 (first published: 2009-05-27)
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Mission Critical: SQL Server Upgrade
You're faced with the task of doing a SQL Server Upgrade? Do you know all the steps, and the right order to do them? You do? Even with interruptions and distractions? Maybe, but it is wise to be able to refer to the Mission-Critical Task checklist.
2010-09-24
4,416 reads
Setting up your own free Virtualized test environment
If you need to test new software, configurations, patches or operating systems, a virtual machine saves time, risk and hardware. You can set up a virtual test environment for free with some products such as VMware Server 2. All you need is a simple set of instructions about how to set it up; and here it is, thanks to Sean Duffy.
2010-09-24
3,860 reads
Fun with business days, calendar tables, and test-driven development
We shall discuss how to
build a calendar table, and use it in calculations involving business days
2010-09-23
7,702 reads
Configuring Proactive Caching in SQL Server
Proactive caching helps DBAs to better control the cube data automatic refresh frequency, offering near real-time data for reports. This article covers the settings for HOLAP and ROLAP, and configuring proactive caching.
2010-09-23
2,779 reads
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