To ensure that queries run as efficiently as possible, the database administrator needs to monitor performance to find inefficient queries. This article focuses on exploring how a DBA can monitor the I/Os against an instance of SQL Server, using Dynamic Management Objects, or more commonly know as Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) and Functions (DMFs).
2010-08-11
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This is just a quick one prompted by a question on the SSIS Forum, how to programmatically add a precedence constraint (aka workflow) between two tasks. To keep the code simple I’ve actually used two Sequence containers which are often used as anchor points for a constraint. Very often this is when you have task that you wish to conditionally execute based on an expression.
2010-08-10
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On Aug 18, 2010 there is a SQL Social meeting in Kent, UK. Read about the details and attend if you are in the area.
2010-08-10
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A Technique to deal with moving data from multiple schemas into one table
2010-08-09
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This challenge invites you to create a graph/chart using T-SQL
2010-08-09
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Many times there is the need to restart the SQL Server services, this could be a reboot of the server after patching, service pack installation or due to some other reason. Sometimes we may face issues after the restart for example the SPN is not registered, a database is offline etc... For the solution you can use the below standard SQL Server validation checklist after you restart your SQL services.
2010-08-09
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Red Gate Software is having another million dollar challenge. If you work for a small software company, or have a software product of your own, read about the challenge.
2010-08-06
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SQL databases come in all shapes and sizes and schemas. This month, our SQL expert helps with condensing, growing and redesigning databases.
2010-08-06
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Take a moment and vote on the new SQL Rally logo that will be used for the event next spring.
2010-08-06
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A short editorial explaining the pitfalls of using search engines as reference for DBA's.
2010-08-05
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How do I easily get the next 12 sequence values from a sequence object?
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