Replacing Cursors with Set-Based SQL Queries – Part 2
Part 2 of a discussion about replacing cursors with SQL statements for significant speed improvements.
In a recent post I discussed...
2011-07-06
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School Data Move Done!
A brief mention that we are done with the school year flip process for transitioning to the new school year.
I...
2011-07-01
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Replacing Cursors with Set-Based SQL Queries – Part 1
Part 1 of a discussion about replacing cursors with SQL statements for significant speed improvements.
In a previous post I discussed...
2011-06-27
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Google as the Ultimate SQL Repository
A discussion of how Google can serve as an invaluable resource when facing a SQL-based challenge.
Today I briefly want to...
2011-06-23
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Table Backups and the TableArchive Database
A discussion of how a separate database is used for storing table backups.
In a recent article, one of the things...
2011-06-20
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Being Cautious With SQL Based Processes
Why being careful is such an important mindset when working with SQL and databases.
At the Boston Public Schools, certain processes...
2011-06-17
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SQL Books Arrived Today
A small post regarding a couple SQL books I bought from Amazon.
A couple new books arrived in the mail from...
2011-06-15
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Database Documentation with a Data Dictionary Part 2
A continuation of the data dictionary discussion with information about how the documentation is done.
Today I’m going to continue discussing...
2011-06-13
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Some Good SQL-Related YouTube Videos
A brief discussion and links to a series of YouTube videos from Stéphane Faroult.
I’ll continue the discussion of the table...
2011-06-11
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Database Table Documentation with a Data Dictionary
Why table and column documentation is useful and some SQL for setting up the data dictionary tables.
At Boston Public Schools,...
2011-06-10
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