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2013-10-23 (first published: 2007-12-17)
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James Rea
Transaction Log Growth, do you need it?
One of the most common questions asked about SQL Server has to do with the transaction log and why does it grow. James Rea brings us a good explanation here of what happens and what you should do about it.
2010-05-28 (first published: 2009-01-05)
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Introduction to the Transaction Log
The transaction log is a fairly complex construct in SQL Server and present in every database installation. New author James Rea brings us a great introduction to how the log works and how to maintain it.
2009-11-06 (first published: 2008-07-02)
40,637 reads
Finding and Listing ALL Procedures, Functions, and Views in SQL Server 2005
James Rea brings us another great article that shows you how to keep on top of the code that's stored in each of your databases.
2008-07-28
24,785 reads
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The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('tim', 'tom')
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