Analyzing the SQL Server Plan Cache
Keeping in mind the importance of the cache mechanism, how could one get the plans and their usage statistics in SQL Server?
2009-01-19
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Adobe AIR: Running SQL Commands Against a Local Database
Once you've established a connection between an Adobe AIR application and a local database, you can run SQL commands (CREATE TABLE, INSERT, DELETE, SELECT, etc.) using the flash.data.SQLStatement class. Find out how.
2009-01-16
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Use Access 2007 to Get Started in Data Mining
Learn how you can use Microsoft Access 2007 as a basic data mining tool for exploring your valuable data. This article illustrates how data filters, pivot graphs, queries in graphs and filters in reports can help this cause.
2009-01-16
2,832 reads
Extending the REVERT statement using the WITH COOKIE clause in SQL Server 2005
In a previous tip on Switching Execution Context using the REVERT clause, you have seen how to switch execution context to a more privileged user and revert back to the original context of the caller within a programmable object. The REVERT clause accepts a parameter WITH COOKIE to provide an even more granular option. How do we use it?
2009-01-15
3,036 reads
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
2,706 reads
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
1,550 reads
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
2,392 reads
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
3,724 reads
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
2,944 reads
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
4,656 reads
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