Top Queries in SQL Server 2005
This article illustrates how to query dynamic management views to find the TOP queries based on average CPU and average I/O.
2008-04-09
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How to Share Data Between Stored Procedures
Different ways of passing sets of data between stored procedures.
2008-04-08
7,906 reads
Building and customizing SQL Server script templates
There is not enough time in the day to keep it all straight! There is no shame in making use of any short cuts or cheats that allow you to be a more productive and well-versed SQL Professional in order to cope with the sheer volume of expectations you are required to meet on a daily basis.
2008-04-07
3,496 reads
TSQL String Array Workbench
Robyn Page and Phil Factor show how to use XML-based arrays to make string handling easier in SQL Server 2005/2007, and illustrate the techniques with some useful functions
2008-04-07
2,521 reads
Automating SQL Server Profiler
This article details the steps to automate the generation of Sql profiler traces in a Testing environment. The facility is useful when an application is User Acceptance Testing phase where a bunch of test users logon to the Testing site and use the application.
2008-04-04
5,619 reads
CASE function in SQL Server – part II
Part I of this series illustrated how to use simple case functions in queries. This installment discusses how to use case functions in different types of scenarios.
2008-04-04 (first published: 2007-04-12)
10,572 reads
Handling Data Integrity Issues in Analysis Services 2005
Learn about common data integrity issues, and see how Analysis Services 2005 gives you the tools to handle them.
2008-04-04
1,985 reads
Tame Your Software Dependencies for More Flexible Apps
Few would disagree that striving for a loosely coupled design is a bad thing. Unfortunately, the software we typically design is much more tightly coupled than we intend. How can you tell whether your design is tightly coupled?
2008-04-04
1,816 reads
Find blocking processes using recursion in SQL Server 2005
Blocking occurs in SQL Server 2005 when one process has one or more records locked, while another process tries to acquire locks on the same set (or subset) of records. This can create a daisy-chain of processes waiting to complete their work.
2008-04-03
3,069 reads
Implementing Error Handling with Stored Procedures
A look at how you can implement error handling in your stored procedures.
2008-04-03
4,813 reads
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