Obtaining Index Usage Information
This article shows how the sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats DMV can be used to tune your indexes, and maximize the performance of your database
2009-01-15
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Additional Articles
Configuring Anonymous Dialog Security in SQL Server 2005 Express Service Broker Conversation
Recent installments of our series have discussed configuring Service Broker full dialog level security, which required a mechanism to facilitate the exchange of certificates between communication partners. In this article, we will present an alternative approach, which eliminates this requirement by relying on anonymous dialog security.
2009-01-14
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Identifying Windows Volumes on a Clustered SQL Server Instance with the DMVs
I am trying to determine which of the logical volumes on the shared disk are associated with each SQL Server instance. Is there a simple method in T-SQL to determine this without having to fire up Cluster Administrator?
2009-01-14
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Grouping with SQL Server 2008
Don Schlichting examines several SQL Server 2008 grouping functions including GROUP BY, GROUPING SETS, CUBE, and ROLLUP. In addition, he demonstrates how to use SUM and COUNT in a WHERE clause after rows have been grouped.
2009-01-13
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Using the NOWAIT option with the SQL Server RAISERROR statement
T-SQL scripts and stored procedures don’t produce their PRINT statements and RAISERROR output in a way that keeps you informed of the code’s progress. You usually have to wait until the procedure is complete before seeing messages. How can I get insight into the code's progress?
2009-01-13
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SQL Server Management Studio 2008: New features, part 2
SQL Server Management Studio 2008 has several new features, including the T-SQL Debugger for easier debugging and a new Object Explorer Details window that's easier to use.
2009-01-12
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Simple Bar Chart for Analysis Services Data
Join MSAS Architect Bill Pearson as he leads the hands-on creation of a simple bar chart based upon an Analysis Service data source.
2009-01-09
2,644 reads
Utilize SSAS for data predictions and classification using Excel
Using Excel as a tool for data mining and predictions is very powerful. Learn how to take advantage of SSAS in SQL Server 2005 with Microsoft Office Excel 2007.
2009-01-09
2,868 reads
How To Get Active Directory Users and Groups Using SQL Server Integration Services SSIS 2005
We would like to update the user, role, and user role tables automatically from Active Directory. Ideally we'd like an SSIS package that we could schedule and/or run on demand to take care of the update. Can you provide an example of how to do this?
2009-01-08
4,369 reads
SQL Techniques for Performing Operations on Matrices
SQL does not support direct operations on matrices, but it does allow easy manipulations with matrices. Learn a few SQL techniques for performing some basic operations on matrices.
2009-01-08
2,732 reads
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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