What the Exec?
I’ve been working with SQL Server for 10 years and have worked in production with versions 6.5 – 2005 and used...
2010-02-05
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Articles
Report Server Diagnostic Reports
Diagnostic report pack for SSRS that provides monitoring capabilities for all items on the Report Server.
2010-02-04
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Data storage and retrieval for geospatial data in SQL Server 2008
The company I work for has migrated to SQL Server 2008 and we're ready to start planning for the use of geospatial data. One of the applications we want to use geospatial data in will assist order fulfillers in efficiently picking stock for orders. Our warehouse is fairly large, which geospatial data type should we use?
2010-02-04
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IN and NOT IN
One of the most common mistakes made in T-SQL is thinking that these behave identically. I've personally opened up a...
2010-02-04
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A Search and Replace Script when Moving Objects from Prod to Test
Recently Ben Kubicek created a script that would allow him to copy his production db to a test instance and correct the production specific SQL code in stored procedures and views.
2010-02-03
7,485 reads
Are You Running the x86 Version of SQL Server 2005/2008?
If so why? Honestly, I am curious why people may still be running 32-bit versions of SQL Server 2005, 2008,...
2010-02-03
3,616 reads
Introduction to Security in Analysis Services
Join BI Architect Bill Pearson in this introduction to Security in Analysis Services 2008. Here we explore security concepts and implementation, and look forward to hands-on practice with security in other articles of this subseries.
2010-02-03
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Easy Error Trapping When Using xp_cmdshell
Getting errors and output messages when using xp_cmdshell can be tricky. This method can solve your problems.
2010-02-02
11,690 reads
13 Things You Should Know About Statistics and the Query Optimizer
Fabiano launches into a sound technical explanation of the way that the query optimiser works in SQL Server with a mention of Brazilian Soccer stars and young ladies on Copacabana beach. You'll never quite think of statistics, execution plans, and the query optimiser the same way again after reading this, but we think you'll understand them better.
2010-02-02
5,853 reads
But We Have Always Done It That Way
I recently ran across the following scenario. A SQL Server instance had been upgraded from SQL Server 2005 to SQL...
2010-02-02
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Blogs
The Book of Redgate: Hours
By Steve Jones
I have said and written this many times: Redgate Software is the type of...
How to Check TDE Progress and Elapsed Time in SQL Server
By SQLPals
How to Check TDE Progress and Elapsed Time in SQL Server ...
PostgreSQL Support in the Data API Builder
By Steve Jones
Next week I’m at VS Live in San Diego (register and join me) and...
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