UPSERT Functionality in SQL Server 2008
This article illustrates the functionality of UPSERT via the MERGE command in SQL Server 2008.
2008-04-24
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Reading the SQL Server log files using T-SQL
One of the issues I have is that the SQL Server Error Log is quite large and it is not always easy to view the contents with the Log File Viewer. In a previous tip "Simple way to find errors in SQL Server error log" you discussed a method of searching the error log using VBScript. Are there any other easy ways to search and find errors in the error log files?
2008-04-23
4,240 reads
Same Report but Different Methods in SQL Server Reporting Services
In Reporting Services in SQL Server 2005 there are several ways of achieving the same result. This article introduces how we can create the same report using several different methods.
2008-04-23
3,128 reads
SQL Server 2005 log shipping setup using the wizard
Along with some best practices, SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter shares a log shipping setup process from start to finish.
2008-04-22
2,862 reads
SQL String User Function Workbench: part 1
Robyn and Phil go back to basics and hammer out some basic String-handling User Functions in TSQL, based on Python examples. Plenty of sample code, and TSQL programming tricks.
2008-04-22
4,839 reads
2008-04-22 (first published: 2008-02-22)
3,212 reads
Identify SQL Server 2005 Standard Login Settings
Gaining insight into my SQL Server standard and Windows logins has historically been a challenge in terms of determining password changes, failed login attempts, etc. I have noticed that you have experienced the same issue with your tip entitled 'When was the last time the SQL Server sa password changed' and I have noticed some information in the forums on the topic as well.
2008-04-21
3,407 reads
SQL Server 2005 Express Edition - Part 20 - Authenticating Merge Web Synchronization
We have been discussing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition replication-specific features, investigating authentication mechanisms that are available in order to accommodate connection attempts from remote clients interacting with SQL Server-based distributor via Internet Information Services. We will continue coverage of this topic here.
2008-04-21
1,679 reads
Integrating Reporting Services into Your Application
This paper summarizes the different ways that developers can integrate SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services capabilities in their applications.
2008-04-18
10,171 reads
Set Functions: The StripCalculatedMembers() Functio
Business Intelligence Architect Bill Pearson continues his examination of MDX functions, this time introducing StripCalculatedMembers(). In this article, we expose the function, and then lead a hands-on practice session with examples that reinforce the concepts.
2008-04-18
2,513 reads
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