A CTE is a "temporary result set" that exists only within the scope of a single SQL statement. It allows access to functionality within that single SQL statement that was previously only available through use of functions, temp tables, cursors, and so on.
2006-09-07
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Microsoft IT developed strategies to reduce the duplication of sensitive data and improve the security of personally identifiable information in the Microsoft IT LOB application space. These strategies are based on the new security features and functionalities that Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 includes.
2006-09-05
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In this article, we examine some of the best new features and characteristics available in the 2005 version.
2006-09-04
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Danny Lesandrini shares a block of code that will allow users to modify (and save) datasheet layout when they are using a compiled MDE version of your Access applications.
2006-09-01
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Need a quick KPI prototype, using Reporting Services / Analysis Services 2000 or 2005? BI Architect Bill Pearson leads hands-on practice in presenting simple KPIs to management with Reporting Services.
2006-08-31
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What happens if you try to specify a Failover Partner in .NET 1.1?
2006-08-30
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The key to maintaining a good employment outlook in IT, it seems, is to move out of programming and up into more business-oriented IT positions such as systems analyst, business analyst, project manager, or systems architect. However, a computer programmer can't just decide to become a systems analyst or project manager overnight.
2006-08-29
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The superiority of SSIS over DTS goes beyond functionality alone, providing numerous efficiency benefits, which we will present in more detail in this article.
2006-08-28
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SQL Server 2005 introducted the OUTPUT clause which we can use to capture values from the inserted and deleted virtual tables.
2006-08-25
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Leverage Perspectives, new to Analysis Services 2005, through MDX. BI Architect Bill Pearson leads hands-on practice with this means of visually focusing data retrieved from the UDM.
2006-08-24
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