Solving the SQL Server Multiple Cascade Path Issue with a Trigger
This tip will look at how you can use triggers to replace the functionality you get from the ON DELETE CASCADE option of a foreign key constraint.
2012-08-24
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Additional Articles
SQL in Boston -- Red Gate Style
Adam Machanic is speaking at SQL in the City - Boston on Oct 8, 2012.
2012-08-24
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Provisioning a New SQL Server Instance – Part Two
So how should you install and configure SQL Server 2012 properly? Glenn Berry completes his two-part series by explaining the steps needed to complete the preparation and do the actual installation.
2012-08-23
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Row Number Transformation
The Row Number Transformation calculates a row number for each row, and adds this as a new output column to the data flow. The column number is a sequential number, based on a seed value. Each row receives the next number in the sequence, based on the defined increment value.
2012-08-22
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How To Support Multiple SQL Server Package Configurations in SSIS
I have several applications that use SSIS packages and I want to be able to store all the configurations together in a single table when I deploy. When a package executes I need a way of specifying the "application" and having SSIS automatically handle the package configuration based on the application.
2012-08-21
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SSIS Basics: Introducing Variables
In the third of her SSIS Basics articles, Annette Allen shows you how to use Variables in your SSIS Packages, and explains the functions of the system-defined variables.
2012-08-20
3,122 reads
Row Count Plus Transformation
As the name suggests we have taken the current Row Count Transform that is provided by Microsoft in the Integration Services toolbox and we have recreated the functionality and extended upon it. There are two things about the current version that we thought could do with cleaning up Lack of a custom UI You have to type the variable name yourself In the Row Count Plus Transformation we solve these issues for you.
2012-08-17
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SQL Server 2012 Integration Services - Using dtexec.exe to Run File System-based Packages
Marcin Policht explores a method of running SSIS packages that relies on the dtexec.exe utility.
2012-08-16
2,694 reads
Implement Continuous Integration In Your Software Project
Continuous integration, or CI, brings developers closer to delivering error-free software flawlessly. Find out how to implement it.
2012-08-15
2,241 reads
Getting Started with Master Data Services (MDS) In SQL Server 2012
MDS allows you to create a centralized hub for creating and managing enterprise master data. Arshad Ali discusses how to install and configure Master Data Services in SQL Server 2012, and a method to deploy sample models.
2012-08-14
2,584 reads
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The Max PK Length
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