Get Table Count without using COUNT
Returns the number of records within a table without having to perform COUNT.
2004-10-04 (first published: 2004-02-03)
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Extending Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services with Custom Cod
In this article, I will show you how to leverage the Reporting Services unique extensible architecture to supercharge your report capabilities. First, I will explain how embedded and custom code options work. Next, I will show you how you can leverage custom code to author an advanced report with sales forecasting features.
2004-10-04
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2004-10-01 (first published: 2004-02-16)
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Count elapsed business days between two dates
This is a UDF that counts the days between two dates ignoring weekends and corporate holidays (as supplied in a lookup table). This ignores the time component but could be adjusted should you need to. If both days are on the same work day then the elapsed days is considered 1. If started Monday and […]
2004-09-30
432 reads
2004-09-30 (first published: 2004-02-16)
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Return the Count of Weekday in a period
Two Method for Return the Count of Weekday between two date!
2004-09-30
290 reads
SQL Server: Blocking Problems
This article focuses on a common problem associated with conflicting locks: blocking. When blocking occurs, a single connection blocks all other connections from reading or modifying a particular piece of data. Learn here how to resolve these issues.
2004-09-30
3,955 reads
Two True Calendar (independent of @@datefirst)
playyuer@Microshaoft.com inventhttp://www.Microshaoft.com2004-09-29 updatethere is NOT any relation with global variable: @@DATEFIRSTyou can set datefirst any value from 0 to 7 and result can not be affected!
2004-09-29
160 reads
Introduction to MSSQL Server 2000 Analysis Services: Basic Storage Des
This article looks at the basics of storage design for cubes using Analysis services. A good starting point for those getting into the use of analysis services.
2004-09-29
2,390 reads
Free SQL Book!!!
Akeel Din has written an introductory SQL book that is available for free in PDF form. It's also available in print from Amazon if you like holding something real in your hands.
2004-09-28
6,070 reads
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