Last year we started a magazine, the SQL Server Standard, a publication devoted to SQL Server with articles written by you and me, people who work with the product in the real world. Now we're pleased to announce that eSubscriptions to the magazine in PDF format are now available.
2005-02-16
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We would like to think that most DBAs are certified as at least MCPs if not MCDBAs. We have worked out a deal with Microsoft to provide yet another benefit for MCPs. Read on to find out more.
2005-02-15
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Ever been in the situation where you know that you used a function in a stored procedure and couldn't remember how to use it? SQL Server is a great database platform, but it's easy to lose track of all your code as an application grows. A new freeware utility is available to help you search your databases for code.
2005-02-08
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SQLServerCentral.com is having a sale. Support the site and get some valuable information for your library.
2005-01-24
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The staff at SQLServerCentral.com really appreciates your support and contributions to the community. We are always looking to improve things here and we have made a couple changes to the way our email system works.
2005-01-11
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The Northern Virginia SQL Server Users group serves the Maryland and Virginia areas around Washinton DC. The group is being restarted by Brian Moran and Jeremy Kadlec. If you're in the area, please read about this announcement and give them your support.
2005-01-10
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Many thanks from Andy, Brian, and Steve to everyone for their participation and efforts in building the best SQL Server site and the best community on the Internet. In appreciation of their efforts, we've given away a few gifts to some random members.
2005-01-10
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Trey Johnson, a PASS board member and a senior business intelligence consultant, is doing a webcast on Tuesday. Join him for a great talk getting a business intelligence system up and successful in your environment.
2005-01-10
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One of the most valuable features of SQLServerCentral.com is the discussion forums, where many a DBA has found an answer to their question. Most times on the same day! While we do not moderate the forums, there are still some rules for posting that we hope everyone will take a moment to read.
2005-01-03
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SQLServerCentral.com is all about learning. Our goal has been to build a community where we all teach each other how to become more proficient with SQL Server. Most of our content to date has been written articles that show you how to do something. Well we have a a better idea, maybe. Check out our new video HOWTO series.
2004-12-16
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Comments posted to this topic are about the item The Data Model Matters
I run the SQLCMD utility as follows:
lcmd -S localhost -EI then type this (the 1> is the prompt):
1> select @@version goIf I hit enter, what happens? See possible answers