How the Resource Governor Helped Our Report Server
Trying to manage the load in a reporting server can be hard. Roy Ernest shows that Resource Governor might be a great solution that has worked in his environment.
2010-06-28
5,690 reads
Articles
TSQL Challenge 33 - Calculate list of bookings fully paid on the book
This problem is related to a reservation system where customers book a service and pay it in one or more transactions which may happen on different dates.
2010-06-28
1,597 reads
Operator of the Week - Lazy Spool
Continuing to illuminate the depths of SQL Server's Query Optimizer, Fabiano shines a light on the sixth major Showplan Operator on his list: the Lazy Spool. What does the Lazy Spool do that's so special, how does the Query Optimizer use it, and why is it so Lazy? Fabiano Amorim explains all.
2010-06-28
2,774 reads
SSAS: Explaining the State Transitions Viewer for Sequence Clustering
In SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has added some fantastic visualizations around data-mining algorithms. These visual aids allow us to see exactly what a particular algorithm is predicting or describing—making a difficult subject easier to understand.
2010-06-25
2,023 reads
Concurrent processing in SSIS – Part 2
The second part of a series that looks at two additional techniques for processing data in parallel in Integration Services.
2010-06-24
6,723 reads
I’m a SQL Server DBA, and I’m in Love with PowerShell
To learn PowerShell, Laerte Junior suggests that you just start using it. To encourage you to start, he provides a series of tips on using PowerShell with SQL Server to solve various everyday problems. With a little patience, a good IDE, and a bit of help and advice, "the lion is dead".
2010-06-24
5,883 reads
2010-06-23 (first published: 2008-12-24)
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Late June 2010 PASS VC Presentations
PASS BI and DBA Virtual Chapters have free training available on Wednesday June 23rd.
2010-06-23
477 reads
Using the UPTIME Utility to Monitor Servers
Learn how to use a free utility to quickly monitor the uptime of your SQL Server instances.
2010-06-23
8,393 reads
Voting opens for Exceptional DBA of 2010
The voting for the 2010 Exceptional DBA opens today, and you can read about the finalists and prizes inside.
2010-06-23
669 reads
Blogs
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
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I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
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Forums
Data Warehouse Toolkit meets Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Is there a good syllabus for reading these two together? (Yes, it's called the...
GPX distance and time analysis in SQL Server
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
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Changing the AG Listener
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