Analyze and Fix Index Fragmentation in SQL Server 2008
This article describes how an index gets fragmented and the steps which a DBA can take to fix index fragmentation
2008-12-11
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Determine Object Dependencies Before Changing Your SQL Server Schema Design
Maintaining a database often means schema changes. Before you change or delete anything, be sure to check for dependent objects.
2008-12-11
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Configuring storage in DB with more writes than reads
Learn how to configure SQL Server database storage with higher disk writes than disk reads. Set up a RAID 10 array, cache configuration and file disk layout.
2008-12-10
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Data Types in SQL Server 2008
Don Schlichting compares and contrasts the various SQL Server 2008 Data Types. In addition, he explores which Data Types are the best solutions for specific situations.
2008-12-10
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Scheduling Jobs in SQL Server Express - Part 2
In my previous article Scheduling Jobs in SQL Server Express we saw how to make simple job scheduling in SQL Server 2005 Express work. We limited the scheduling to one time or daily repeats. Sometimes this isn't enough. In this article we'll take a look at how to make a scheduling solution based on Service Broker worthy of the SQL Server Agent itself.
2008-12-09
2,872 reads
Script to build a SQL Server Data Dictionary and report with Microsoft Excel
There is value in using the extended properties across some of the industry leading data modeling tools. What if I do not have access to any of those tools? Is it possible to build the extended properties and then be able to generate reports by using Excel or Reporting Services?
2008-12-09
4,930 reads
TechEd: 80 minute video of Corruption Survival Techniques presentation
A great presentation from Paul Randal of SQL Skills from TechEd 2008. Definitely worth the time to watch.
2008-12-08
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Using SQL Server DMVs to Identify Missing Indexes
I can run the Database Tuning Advisor or examine the query plans, but is there any easier way to determine which indexes may be needed?
2008-12-08
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Combine BottomCount() with Other MDX Functions to Add Sophistication
Discover, through a hands-on practice exercise, a more sophisticated business use for the MDX BottomCount() function, in combination with the Generate(), Descendants(), Ancestor() and other functions we have explored within our series. Join BI Architect Bill Pearson in this, the second part, of an extended examination of the MDX BottomCount() function.
2008-12-05
1,889 reads
Simple way to export SQL Server data to Text Files
With the combination of a few T-SQL commands this tip shows you a simple way to export data to text files.
2008-12-05
9,878 reads
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UNISTR Escape
In SQL Server 2025, I run this command:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C\3068 and good night', '*') as "A Classic";
What is returned? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
A: 
B: 
C: 
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