How Much Training Data Is Enough?

This tip shows you how you can apply the cross-validation feature in the upcoming SQL Server 2008 release to estimate if the training set size is sufficient for a given model.

SQL Server non-clustered indexes for query optimization

Optimize SQL Server non-clustered indexes and queries by considering index fields, compound indexes and SQL Server statistics' impact on non-clustered indexes.

Using the script task to dynamically build SSIS package variables

Expressions can be used to dynamically build an output file. Here we will show you another way to do this using the script task.

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Featured Blog: iFTS Manageability – Loading thesaurus files

MVP Simon Sabin continues his in depth look at Full Text Search in SQL Server 2008. This time he examines how you can load Thesaurus files.

Script Component as Data Source

In this article Dinesh Asanka demonstrates how you can use your own data sources in SQL Server Integration Services.

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition - Part 16 - Transactional and Merge Replication

Marcin Policht provides a step-through sample implementation of transactional and merge replication.

Adding Reporting Services to an existing SQL Server installation

In this tip we look at the process of installing Reporting Services on a server that is already running Database Services.

Configuring SQL Server memory settings

Learn about SQL Server memory needs and settings including RAM amounts, how to enable AWE, maximum server memory and the differences of 32- and 64-bit platforms.

Check List for Performance Optimisation in SQL Server Analysis Service 2005

This article is a step-by-step checklist to help ensure that you are obtaining the maximum performance possible from SQL Server Analysis Services.