SQL Server 2005 and 2008 provide native XML data type and provides extensive support for XML data processing. The easy conversion from XML to a relational table provides a way for set-based updates based on user input.
2009-10-01
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In a previous tip on SQL Script Generation Programmatically with SMO, you've seen how you can use SMO to generate SQL scripts programmatically. In this tip I will cover how to generate scripts using Windows PowerShell.
2009-10-01
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Given that companies spend on average between 7 and 12 percent of their annual budgets on energy – a focus on reducing energy consumption can have significant bottom-line impact
2009-09-30
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Change Data Capture (CDC) is a new native feature in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. This article shows how to use CDC to easily set up data auditing on your SQL Server system
2009-09-30
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I would like the option on some servers of having a profiler trace running 24x7 in the background. I could then access and read these trace files to investigate issues after the fact - much like the default trace that came out with SQL 2005.
2009-09-29
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This article outlines a more objective and analytical approach to the ETL and data flow architecture selection based on a set of variables with an objective to enhance the reliability of the overall data warehousing solution.
2009-09-29
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This article describes the benefits of asynchronous processing and discusses three possible ways to implement this type of workflow within your own systems.
2009-09-28
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BI Architect Bill Pearson introduces Storage in Analysis Service 2008. This article begins an extended examination of storage topics, including partitions and aggregations, within a multiple-article subseries.
2009-09-28
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Database sizes increase constantly, as do requirements for access and availability. At the same time, it is more important than ever to have a fast and reliable backup and recovery plan in place. This document discusses the challenges of designing a robust backup and restore solutions for very large databases (VLDBs). Using a real-world example, it demonstrates how to make the best use of the backup and restore features of SQL Server 2008 to help create a fast and reliable backup and restore plan for VLDBs over the network.
2009-09-25
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This article discusses different ways to query multiple databases and shows a simple, web-based tool I've created and routinely use for those SaaS-style web applications I work on that use separate databases to store different customer data. Read on to learn more!
2009-09-25
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When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which are explicitly linked to increment a number in a table when a new row is added?
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