By querying a single DMV, sys.dm_os_performance_counters to be precise, you can collect counter information that you would receive from PerfMon for the various SQL Server counters.
2010-06-29
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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
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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
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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
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Learn how to leave those Cursors and loops in the thrash, Nash... An article from longtime contributor and SQL expert, Barry Young.
2010-06-25 (first published: 2009-04-14)
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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
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The second part of a series that looks at two additional techniques for processing data in parallel in Integration Services.
2010-06-24
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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
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PASS BI and DBA Virtual Chapters have free training available on Wednesday June 23rd.
2010-06-23
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Learn how to use a free utility to quickly monitor the uptime of your SQL Server instances.
2010-06-23
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I built a free library of runnable SQL Server demos. Each reproduces a real...
By Steve Jones
I was looking over the CHOOSE() function while editing an article at SQL Server...
By Brian Kelley
Here is another short video (~ 15 minutes). This is by the author of...
I have a section of code similar to the following abstract: DECLARE @loop [int]...
Hello everyone, I am planning to implement a data purging solution that is expected...
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