SQLServerCentral.com Web Site Migration
We're moving our web server to the UK this weekend, so there will be a bit of downtime Friday night.
2007-03-14
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Press Release
SQLServerCentral.com Email Changes
As we begin a migration to a new hosting facility, we'll keep you informed. The first step is an email migration.
2007-03-07
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Upcoming Meeting for Southern New England SQL Server User Group
If you are near Rhode Island, there's a new user group available with SQL Server Guru Grant Fritchey presenting.
2007-02-28
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The 2007 PASS Summit Is Coming to Denver
Register now and Save $300!!! And also come to the SQLServerCentral.com party!
2007-02-20
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SQL Maestro Offers SQLServerCentral.com Members a Discount
SQL Maestro, maker of tools for a variety of database platforms, is offering a 20% discount on their tools to the SQLServerCentral.com
community.
2007-02-07
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Product Discussions, Questions, and Comments
In response to a number of suggestions, we have setup new forums where you can ask and comment about the various third party products that you use with SQL Server.
2007-01-02
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Updated Terms
A few minor changes to our privacy policy and terms, but in the spirit of disclosure, we're making the announcement.
2006-12-22
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Free Phil Factor eBook: Confessions of an IT Manager
Download a 108-page eBook in which Phil Factor lifts the lid on the victories, defeats and absurdities of a career spent in the rough-and-tumble of the IT industry. The paperback will to available to buy from Lulu.com shortly ($25), but the eBook is free for registered Simple-Talk.com users
2006-12-18
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A Special Announcement from Andy, Brian, and Steve
It's been five and a half years since SQLServerCentral.com was founded by Andy, Brian, and Steve. We've greatly enjoyed the time and we're looking forward to many more, but a major announcement today changing the way we will operate in the future.
2006-11-14
11,866 reads
Book Sale
We've put together some great new sale items for that SQL person on your Christmas list. Even if that person is you!
2006-11-10
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Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #203: Risk and Reward
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Question of the Day
Using CHOOSE()
We have this code that sets some status values and then queries them using the CHOOSE() function in SQL Server 2025.
CREATE TABLE Status
(
StatusID INT,
StatusDescription VARCHAR(20)
);
GO
INSERT dbo.Status
(
StatusID,
StatusDescription
)
VALUES
(0, 'Uncategorized'),
(1, 'Active'),
(2, 'Inactive'),
(3, 'Temp');
GO
SELECT CHOOSE(StatusID, 'Unknown', 'Active', 'Inactive', 'Temporary')
FROM Status;
When the SELECT runs, what is returned? See possible answers