Using the Timestamp Data Type - SQL School Video
The timestamp data type is a unique data type in SQL Server. Brian Knight shows how it can be used in your tables.
2009-01-29
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Viewing the Data Profiling Task Data - SQL School Video
It can be helpful in ETL operations to know what the distribution of your data is. Brian Knight shows how to use the Data Profiling task in this video.
2009-01-27
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Using Views and Synonyms for Abstraction - SQL School Video
In this SQL School Video, Brian Knight shows how to abstract your schema with views and synonyms.
2009-01-22
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Post SQL Server 2008 Upgrade - SQL School Video
After you complete an upgrade to SQL Server 2008, Brian Knight goes over some things you might want to do first.
2009-01-08
3,261 reads
SQL Server Options to Avoid - SQL School Video
Not every option in SQL Server is useful or appropriate. Brian Knight shows which ones you might not wish to mess with.
2009-01-06
6,268 reads
SQL Server Management Studio for Beginners - SQL School Video
Learn the basics of how to work with Management Studio in this SQL School video.
2009-01-01
8,122 reads
Using the CheckSum Function - SQL School Video
There are times that you want to determine quickly if any data has changed. Brian Knight shows how checksums can be used in T-SQL.
2008-12-18
6,140 reads
Writing a Basic MDX Query Pt.2 - SQL School Video
In the second part of this basic video on MDX queries, MVP Brian Knight continues with his discussion of MDX, examining some more advanced MDX features.
2008-12-11
6,746 reads
Writing a Basic MDX Query Pt.1 - SQL School Video
MDX is the query language for multidimensional queries, usually against SSAS cubes. Brian Knight introduces us to the basics of MDX in this video.
2008-12-09
9,176 reads
Using the Aggregate Transform - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight brings us some details on the Aggregate transformation in Integration Services.
2008-12-04
4,447 reads
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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